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Nokian Extreme 294 Studded Tire - 29 x 2.1
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Nokian Extreme 294 Studded Tire - 29 x 2.1

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This Extreme 294 tire, built for all-around, off-road winter riding, fits 29 in. mountain bike wheels.

  • Highly durable steel studs feature sharp carbide pins (294 total studs)
  • Non-toxic snow rubber tread (durometer 58A)
  • Durable skinwall casing with wire beads

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Nokian Extreme 294 Studded Tire - 29 x 2.1 Specs

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Weight1,190 grams
Dimensions29 x 2.1
Recommended pressure36 - 65 pounds per square inch

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Nokian Extreme 294 Studded Tire - 29 x 2.1
 
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Feb

3

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Yes, these are EXTREME.

By REI-Guy

from Colorado Springs, Colorado

About Me Competitive Cyclist

Pros

  • A little lighter thn some
  • Good on ice
  • Good Traction

Cons

  • High Rolling Resistance
  • Very stiff ride

Best Uses

  • Severe winter conditions

Comments about Nokian Extreme 294 Studded Tire - 29 x 2.1:

OK, if you have ice and snow all the time, these are worth considering. Oh, and also if you are 20 years old or younger. If you're an old guy like me (ex-racer) your spine is going to feel it with these tires. Although they're listed as 2.1's, they just don't seem to have the volume. Add the stiff sidewalls, and you feel like you're riding on steel wheels. And yet, for all that, the tread is so aggresive that you honestly have to ride the equivalent of half a gear down for a given hill. Big time rolling resistance. I took them back. The Kenda's are much easier to live with, and pretty much handle most conditions just as well. Much more cushy, yet corner well.

To be fair, the Nok's are lighter -- probably about half a pound per tire -- and do very well in all winter conditions. The aggresive tread really stands out in loose snow conditions, where it is a little better than the Kenda.

If you have any pavement to get to your rides, be prepared for "extreme" noise and rolling resistance.

But also an "extremely" well made tire.

I would say, if you have mixed conditions through the winter, you'll be happier with the Kenda. If you live in Alaska, or worse, Michigan, then these are the tires for you.

One point I cannot stress enough is, ANY studded tire will be WAY better than plain rubber in ice. This is my first winter to ride studs (after 20 winters of no studs) and I can tell you my days of riding plain rubber in winter are over. Studs give you so much more confidence on ice and hard-packed snow. If you ride in winter conditions, get yourself some studdly tires. You won't regret it.

Former ranked competitive cyclist.

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