Short version: Great rear tire for general purpose trail riding. Efficient. Planted. Great climber.
Long version: I'm not a featherweight, nor am I racing or bombing off big downhill stuff...too old for such shenanigans. Just a middle-aged guy having some fun while staying in shape.
A typical ride is ~10 miles w/ 1200 ft of ascent, about 1000 miles/year on a mix of hardpack, sand, gravel, rock, and sloppy rock.
The rubber compound is noticeably softer and the tread pattern is more efficient -- very quiet on pavement. This thing climbs and pedals like a champ. Unbelievable traction on a mix of surfaces. Yet very little squirm for all the traction, a noticeable improvement while cornering and off-camber.
What I think is happening: Better tread and softer rubber means I can increase psi while still having better traction. And higher psi means less tire roll while cornering and off-camber, which feels less squirmy and more solidly planted.
I'm curious to see how the softer rubber wears over time, it has only been on for a few days. But somewhat faster-than-normal wear is more than worth it for how well this suits my riding.
I'm sure there are better rear tires for other applications such as downhill or cross country or racing. But this is a great all-around tire for those who just like to get out there and ride.
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