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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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Feb

2009

(9 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Yes, these are EXTREME.

By REI-Guy

from Colorado Springs, Colorado

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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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.

Feb

2012

4.0

Reasonable all around tire

By chris rollins

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Good Traction
Secure Cornering

Cons

Durability
Heavy
Rough Ride

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Commuting
Winter road riding

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

I got these in [@], used, for roughly half price. Tires appeared more worn than other studded Nokians I have seen - not sure if this is rubber quality or previous summer use. I have ridden them to work for a few weeks on numerous surfaces, and compared to my 300's (26") and 240's (700c), I feel it is a nice option:- allot more float than the 700, but allot less than the 26- much more rigid than the 26, which seems to wander on me at lower pressure- yes it is stiff and harsh, but at a lower pressure, this is not so bad, and the improved float + overall confidence from the stiff sidewall is a good compromise.- noticeably heavy Between the 300 and this one I think the 300 is better overall due to weight and better traction in mixed conditions. For commuting 50% icy road and 50% snowy multi-use trails (Anchorage Alaska), this one is the better option with price and stability on road factored.