Fast. Good grip in dry, hardpack and grass conditions. Decent wear on asphalt. High volume casing delivers nice comfort and float at moderate pressures. 40-50psi is plenty for dirt, 60psi for asphalt, 30-35psi for ice. Commute to 'Cross practice!
Have used the tires in preseason cross races in dry conditions. The tire rolls well and corners very well with no pinch flats at 30 psi.
These tires came on my bike when I bought it, and 3,000 miles in I'm finally ready for a new set. I have ridden on crushed limestone and paved trails as well as hiway shoulders with great results. I did switch for a short while to a slicker and narrower tire thinking it would give me better performance on the road, but was surprised to find it slowed me by about 10%! Unlike the other reviews I keep mine inflated around 80psi, the ride is a little bumpier, but I like to go fast!
I use this tire for both commuting and the occasional trail riding in the park near my home. So far I have logged more than 3,000 km on these and the rear tire still has treads although the center section has lost the x marks on the treads.
I would classify these tires as perfect for all weather commuting bar icy conditions. I have been riding these hard (I use commuting on my cyclocross bike as my workout in preparation for faster weekend rides on a road bike), occasionally skidding the rear tires when braking from high speeds to full stops. The tires grip the pavement very well even in wet conditions.
I have also been using these on trails and they also do a good job. I do experience some sliding when I go up steep wet grassy hills but in most occasions they perform well.
The tires are relatively light and supple and absorb road shocks very well. I inflate mine to 50 psi in the front and 55 psi in the rear.
I use these on my SSCX bike for rides on trails, fire roads, and commutes to work. Inflated to about 55lbs they give a smooth and supple ride off road. The mild tread grabs the dry loose packed dirt and gravel well, allowing cornering at speed. Inflated a bit more to 65 lbs they work great when riding the tarmac for work commutes. So far there's just over 300 miles on this set with average wear. As usual the rear has worn more than the front so theyy will be rotated soon. I fully expect the set to last until late fall with about 1200 miles on them.
Race and commute in rainy Seattle area. Nice tread for sanded gravely roads for winter commuting and work surprisingly well on dirt for the small shallow tread. Hundreds of miles so far and the x checks on the tiny nobs are still there, i.e. the tread has not worn much at all for all the road miles put on them. VERY happy with the tread life. Ride quality is smooth, fast and corners well. Used on 1 early season dry cross race, great on hard packed dirt, super fast on paved sections and OK on the grass. Great tire, great price for the mileage I expect to get from them.
I replaced the Continental Mountain Kings on my 29er with these to ride the bike trails and city streets in the New Orleans area, I guess they qualify as streets. I am impressed, not cheap, but you get what you pay for, the are smooth, comfortable, exceptional fast, and do dirt and gravel roads great with plenty of traction for climbing on our levi's around here. A completely satisfying purchase.
