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WTB Slickasaurus Tire - 26 x 1.5

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The comfortable Slickasaurus is a spectacular commuter and urban riding tire.

Deep outer grooves offer control in wet conditions and a smooth middle compound provides a fast-rolling surface to grip any city street or bike path
Round profile has supported shoulders and outer grooves to channel water away from smooth central band

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WTB Slickasaurus Tire - 26 x 1.5 Customer Reviews

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Wilderness Trail Bikes Slickasaurus Tire - 26 x 1.5

2.9

(based on 8 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Excellent grip (5)
Good cornering (4)
Low rolling resistance (4)
Durable (3)

Cons

Punctures easily (3)

Best Uses

Commuting (6)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (4), Commuter (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Oct

2008

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Disappointed. Returned these.

By Tapping Bat

from Los Alamos, NM

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Fast
Low Rolling Resistance

Cons

Punctures Easily

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Wilderness Trail Bikes Slickasaurus Tire - 26 x 1.5:

I commute 10 miles a day, 95% on streets, 5% on gravel/dirt. I had been using 1.95 width Specialized MassTransit commuter tires that lasted 8,000 miles. First, I freaked out when I put on these very thin width Slickasaurus tires. But I was happy that I could go so fast on them. They also seem to have decent grip in the rain, amazingly. Unfortunately, after two weeks and five flats in quick succession, I gave up on these and returned them. They are paper thin and even the slightest sharp thing (like a piece of a pine cone) go through these tires like butter. I was disappointed that they didn't work out.

Apr

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for commuting!

By Sir Teim

from Sioux Falls, SD

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Excellent Grip
Good Cornering
Puncture Resistant
Smooth

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Wilderness Trail Bikes Slickasaurus Tire - 26 x 1.5:

These tires were recommended to me for my mountain bike. I'm glad I got them. They are on my commuter mtb...couldn't ask for better. Obviously they are not racing tires, but who's racing to work anyway?...ha ha

Jun

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Tires!

By summitman

from Anchorage, Alaska

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Excellent Grip
Good Cornering
Low Rolling Resistance
Puncture Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Climbing
Commuting
Rain

Comments about Wilderness Trail Bikes Slickasaurus Tire - 26 x 1.5:

I bought these mostly for commuting (26 miles per day) and I have had one 65 mile charity ride. They were recommended by the guy at REI and I could not be happier. My commute is all paved, but through a few nasty areas. Over 250 miles and not one issue. The traction is amazing (wet or dry) and the cornering is awesome. Overall a great tire for the price. There may be a better tire out there, but this one is fantastic.

May

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Looks like a decent tire but...

By FatSwede

from Twin Cities, MN

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Excellent Grip
PRICE

Cons

Diff install

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Wilderness Trail Bikes Slickasaurus Tire - 26 x 1.5:

I had high hopes for this tire but just could not get the bead of the rear tire to seat properly in the wheel. I had the mech at REI give it a try along w/ another mech at a different LBS. Neither could get the bead to seat properly. I even had the mech at REI true my rear wheel to make sure that was not the problem. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to return these tires.

Sep

2011

4.0

decent but overpriced

By PunkyDrewster

from Pittsburgh, PA

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Pros

Durable
Excellent Grip
Good Cornering

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Wilderness Trail Bikes Slickasaurus Tire - 26 x 1.5:

I'm not sure why so many people have punctures on these tires, I have never had a flat caused by a puncture using the Slickasaurus after about 2000 miles on them over pavement and gravel. I have had flats, first due to a spoke that was not covered by rim tape and later a blow out when I over inflated after changing the rim (the replacement rim had a looser fit and the bead didn't seat as well so when I inflated to my usual 80psi, it didn't last; it was fine at 70psi on that particular rim). I'd be curious to know if the reviewers who claim low puncture resistance actually had punctures through the tire or if something else was causing the flats.

Anyways, it's a decent tire for pavement and gravel, it's reasonably fast but still sluggish compared to a thinner profile tire on a road bike.
I'd recommend it for a good price, but there are much better options for the same price if you shop around, or just a few dollars more through REI. Personally, I prefer something with a reflective side wall for commuting use.

May

2011

2.0

Dissappointed

By Maceman

from New York, NY

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Excellent Grip
Good Cornering
Low Rolling Resistance

Cons

Punctures Easily
Wears Easily

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Wilderness Trail Bikes Slickasaurus Tire - 26 x 1.5:

These tires feel great. Unfortunately they puncture too easily. Great price point for the ride... but exactly that, a price point.

Jul

2010

1.0

Flatasaurus

By Salome

from Tempe, Arizona

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Low Rolling Resistance

Cons

Punctures Easily
Wears Easily

Best Uses

Leaving unpurchased

Comments about Wilderness Trail Bikes Slickasaurus Tire - 26 x 1.5:

I have never owned a commuting tire that punctured so easily. The smallest piece of glass or thorn will give you a flat. I have had a dry twig the diameter of a pencil penetrate the tread and casing. If you buy a pair of these tires, be sure to purchase several tubes and have a good patch kit and pump handy because you are going to need it nearly ever time you go for a ride on these tires.

Oct

2007

4.0

Much better than old knobbies

By Caltrain Commuter

from Mountain View, CA

About Me Bicycle Commuter

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Pros

Smooth

Cons

Best Uses

City Biking

Comments about Wilderness Trail Bikes Slickasaurus Tire - 26 x 1.5:

These have worked great for what I've needed them for: riding the few miles between the Caltrain station and work/home. I rode through rain with them and my biggest worry were the ancient brakes on my old college mountain bike. A 700 would likely still be faster, but the mountain bike compactness is great for the multi-mode commute.

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