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Fast rolling race tire - surprisingly grippy. Super light at 520 grams
A fast-rolling, grippy, 29er race tire that weighs 520 grams, and has real albeit small tread? Yeah, right...that a unicorn you're riding?
True enough--the Aspen 29er weighs 520 grams on my digital postage scale. And it is indeed one fast tire. OK, with it's short tread, you won't want to take it in mud, and it's construction isn't heavy-duty. But for dry trails that don't require a tire with deep & agressive tread, the Aspen rides very well. I'd say it's as grippy as a Nanorapter, and just a bit less grip than a Crossmark. Only on quite loose terrain, during steep climbs or descents, does the Aspen fall a bit short--even then, it's performance is quite acceptable.
I use mine on the back, with a Racing Ralph on the front. I've heard from a fellow racer that the Aspen works very well on the front as well. Might have to try that. That same gent says it sets up fine, tubeless, using Stans sealant.
I told you guys at Bike Tires Direct to be sure to order plenty...were you listening?
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