The ultimate in tire technology! Hutchinson's famous Python tread, in a tubeless version compatible with all tubeless wheelsy24. No pinch flats, fewer punctures, and better performance in all XC conditions!
Submitted by Ravenmad - 5/29/2007 4:15:05 AM
Pros:
fast rolling, drifts nice out of corners nice air volume for a 2.0. Works well with stans in preventing flats from thorns.
Cons:
Weak side walls considering tyre weight, hopeless tyre casing. Bead can sometimes fail and leak air.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I find the tyre to be relitively expensive for what you get, but I do enjoy riding this rubber for its fast rolling ability, and its awesome cornering ability on lose sandy single track. If this tyre was more reliable. I would highly recomend it but this is what lets the tyre down.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Trail Rat - 1/13/2006 7:16:21 AM
Pros:
Great traction on clean hardpack, and fast singeltrack
Cons:
Sidewalls and bead suck. I have had one that the sidewall ballooned on and one that blew the bead
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I have been a huge believer in Pythons for years using them on my tube wheel sets and then going with them on my tubless mavic's. My experience with the UST versions is all negative. The best tread in the world is worthless if you don't trust the tire.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Emery - 10/29/2003 12:34:56 PM
Pros:
plenty of tread, highly recommended by numerous people, plyable and easy to mount without tire levers
Cons:
poor traction in moist dirt, wet rocks and rooted environment
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I might shelve these Pythons and keep them for racing but I prefer a higher volume tire for trail riding, if only they made their Octapus in a 2.20 and dropped the weight to under 800g. That would be the tire!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Pedro - 5/2/2003 10:23:19 AM
Pros:
Excellent traction. Excellent durability. Excellent rolling resistance.
Cons:
Made by the French. Maybe a little heavy.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Awesome tires. I have ridden these tires for a year in terrain all over the west. They roll great, have excellent traction and I have not had a flat in over 2,000 miles of riding! Nothing bad to say about this tire except it is made by the French.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by starks7 - 5/1/2003 8:34:36 AM
Pros:
NONE, ZERO!
Cons:
Everything about these tires.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
i work in a shop and rode these tires for the all of last summer and they were absolutely the worst rubber i have ever had underneath me. There was not enought grip at low or high pressure! now they just sit on the floor in a pile.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by ilakano - 10/21/2002 4:41:15 PM
Pros:
Haven't gotten any pinchflats, yet! Now that's the kiss of death!
Cons:
Traction on loose dirt or sand is poor. Rear tire always deflates after a couple of days, front is fine.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
This tires came with my NRS2. I plan on sticking with tubeless but will be looking to get another brand of tire.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by The Hooey - 9/22/2002 10:21:25 AM
Pros:
Good Traction, lightweight
Cons:
Expensive, got a pinch flat even though the tubeless design claims to have eliminated them (I tried to ride up some stairs, without success), not the greatest in the loose stuff.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
I patched a hole right next to the bead with a regular vulcanizing patch and some duct tape!
