Road Cycling - Anyone Had Experience With MAXXIS Tires?

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Homer_Simpson
08-05-04, 11:35 AM
I am looking at getting some new tires. I came across the MAXXIS XENITH UN CATEGORIE TIRE for $9 a piece. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with these tires. The tires I have been saving up for are the Vredestein Fortezza Tri Compe in a 700X25. Is there a huge difference in quality, performance, anything? The $30-40 difference in price per tire is a lot. Just wondering..... Any replies would be helpful.

WildBill
08-05-04, 12:21 PM
I recently switched to Maxxis ReFuse 700x23c and so fare they have been very nice...no flats as of the switchover. :)

FWIW, I'd like to try their Detonator line for my new bike...get the blue ones, pretty cool looking IMO.
Homer_Simpson
08-05-04, 12:41 PM
I recently switched to Maxxis ReFuse 700x23c and so fare they have been very nice...no flats as of the switchover. :)

FWIW, I'd like to try their Detonator line for my new bike...get the blue ones, pretty cool looking IMO.

I don't know much about the Fuse. It's their training tire, right? How long have your tires lasted?

redfooj
08-05-04, 01:25 PM
i had the Fuse... solid.. no problems at all. i actually considered getting another pair, or the xenith un, but they didnt come in blue (fashion-victim) but i found the fortezza tricomp for 25$ at performancebike ;). and theres a 20% coupon
Homer_Simpson
08-05-04, 05:17 PM
i had the Fuse... solid.. no problems at all. i actually considered getting another pair, or the xenith un, but they didnt come in blue (fashion-victim) but i found the fortezza tricomp for 25$ at performancebike ;). and theres a 20% coupon

How do you like the Fortezza Tricomps? I am thinking that I might just give in and spend the extra money, rather than feel like I am skimping by on the Xeniths.
redfooj
08-05-04, 06:07 PM
actually, i ordered them on the 3rd and apparently they still havent shipped out yet :o :D

my friend, though, has a pair. they look great... the casing seems really nice and supple... quality stuff. durability is very high for a race-type tire. hes got a huge gash on the shoulder of the rear... but that says more about his riding conditiions than quality of tire, imo