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john clinch

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WTB Velociraptor 2.1 Rear

Posted: 15/02/01

'tyres for ridding not changing'

Strengths:
they grip well in all conditions

Weaknesses:
slow on roads and smooth trails

Overall:
Good performance and fir and forget versatility

The first one I owned was even more grippy.
I think it was a better casing and softer compound. The bloke who gave it to me said it cost £30 quid. I think bonethrone have some of these higher speck tyres, they might be worth checking out for ultimate up hill grip

Performance		80%
Reliability		80%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

87%

WTB Velociraptor 2.1 Front

Posted: 15/02/01

'tyres for ridding not changing'

Strengths:
They grip the trail well. Up down round corners summer or winter they only slide when really pushed

Weaknesses:
Slow on the road and smooth trails but you can't have everything

Overall:
Big air chamber protects your rims and adds comfort.

Performance		80%
Reliability		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

93%

DMR V8 Pedals

Posted: 15/02/01

'cheap and faifly cheerful flatties'

Strengths:
hold your feet in place while moving but not when you've stopped

Weaknesses:
plane journal bearing on the inside, behind apoor seal. the outer bearing is a sealed unit but can work lose

Overall:
As a cheapish and cheerful try of platforms I am happy. A full sevice with loads of greese has them running smoothly.

If you are sure you want flatties and can afford it spend more money

Performance		80%
Reliability		40%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

60%

MBR Magazine

Posted: 07/02/01

Strengths:
Its still in print.

Some useful info on some products

Adverts are quite handy

Weaknesses:
Too much of the small amount writtten about each bike is stuff like.

XT rear mech....... Deore hollow crank whch you could work out from the brochure, manafacturers website LBS etc.

Staff have short upper bodies/stiff backs and need risers on all bikes to help out. They also hate you for using this website

Overall:
The best of the uk monthly mags for wheels on the ground types

Performance		40%
Reliability		20%
Value		40%

Overall Rating

33%

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