CG AllCondition 2.35, 26″ (794g, 2.35″ true width)
Of the entire CG line, the AllCondition 2.35 tire is probably the closest thing to a conventional tire (i.e., similar to a Maxxis DHF, Kenda Nevegal, etc.), but it still does things a little differently. The large, main knobs of the tire rely on tapered (rather than ramped) leading edges to roll fast, which give the tire a little more grip and surface area while climbing, and the trailing edge (i.e., braking edge) of the tire does not have a flat, hard edge like a DHF or Nevegal, but rather is tapered inward, which allows the tire to catch and scoop more dirt, and makes the tire a little less skiddy when braking with the bike leaned over. This cupped braking edge helps the tire’s durability as well, because the tire is less likely to skid on loose-over-hardpack conditions.
The secondary Knobs are pretty thin, and did a nice job of gripping off-camber rocks and providing a little transition from the center knobs to the corner knobs. They offer nice support while pedaling and braking when the terrain gets choppy, loose, gravely, or strewn with jagged rocks.
The corner knobs are very large and well supported and can be pushed into very hard. They hook up flawlessly. This means no matter how hot and loose you enter a corner, you can always trust the tire to hook up and perform predictably, no weird flexing or anything of the sort. Once you get on the corner knobs, they bite—and work.
I have no complaints about the CG AllCondition. It pedals great for its class. It also brakes and corners very well. It’s an awesome front tire for anything from a trail bike (5″ travel) to a 7″ travel freeride bike, and its a great rear tire for a 6-7″ travel bike.
The tire might not roll quiet as fast as someone on a smaller bike might wish, but it bites very well and climbs technical and loose terrain very capably. For trail riding on my 6.7″ travel Giant Reign X, I especially liked this tire in the front, paired with the XC 2.1 tire in the rear. For freeride duties, I’d put the AllCondition 2.35″ on the rear, which amounts to a great setup for such a bike.
Now I can’t wait till the 2.5″ DH casing version of this thread comes out of testing and is produced. I think it’s going to be incredible.
I use th CG AC in front, and I have to say I am loving it!
Can you compare to the Hans Dampf in 29″? Looking to make a switch from my 2.4 Ardent in front, as the release of traction is quite unpredicable when it goes.
the hans dampf is much more square than the CG XC. the hans damf is very similar to a nevegal. The CG XC is more like a much more aggressive Maxxis Crossmark.
hope that helps?
Do you know the weight of the UST version of the AC AM 2.35? Panaracer havent published a weight on their site. Claimed weight for non-UST is 750gm.
hi yoshi,
I know the claimed CG AC weight was 750 and came in right on target. The UST tire is 800g claimed, but i have not seen a pair personally to verify.
thanks!
In my country hard to find Kenda Nevagal so. Panaracer CG AM and XC are my choice
I put 2.35 AC AM as front and XC 2.1 for rear on my KHS XCT 556 trail bike
It great feeling ?
Any word on whether there are plans to expand the wheel size options in this line? I’m totally loving my CG XC on my Yelli Screamy and would try an AC AM next if it were an option. Just got my wife onto a RM Altitude and am pretty much stuck with Nobby Nic on her ride. Too bad Panaracer hasn’t brought any of this line into the 650b realm yet.
hey michael! glad you are digging the tires.
as far as i know, panaracer has yet to enter the 650b realm. I really look forward to the AM tread being offered myself. thus far the WTB beeline/vigilante or hutchinson toro have been my go-to 650b tires.
cheers man!