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Review on WTB Convict 27 5 Tough High by Richard Eledge

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Magic Mary clutch with improved roll off and durability

Thing is a beast by the weight but boy does it last. You'll really notice that these tires have no dead zones and lay perfectly on the road at any lean angle. I've also found these tires hold Stan's air on my I9 Enduro 305 and Enve M70HV better than any tire I've ever used. As said, the case is rigid. I weigh about 240 pounds and run these tubeless models with 23-25 front pressure. I'm surprised the rolling resistance isn't as terrible as one might expect. I don't take this comparison lightly, but this is indeed a faster and more durable version of the Magic Mary Super Gravity. I was a Schwalbe/Maxxis snob until I tried this on the front and Breakout 2.5 on the back and now I'm a WTB fan. Those tires wobble.

Pros
  • Consistent test results
Cons
  • Could have gone for a newer model