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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Congressional Budget Office is predicting the budget deficit will drop below $1 trillion for the first time in President Barack Obama's time in office. It forecasts a deficit of $845 billion this year -- better than last year's $1.1 trillion shortfall but still enough red ink to require the government to borrow 24 cents of every dollar it spends. The CBO also projects that the economy will grow just 1.4 percent this year if $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts take effect March 1.
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Product DescriptionThe Maxxis Hookworm isThe ultimate street/ramp/urban assaultTire for your 26" bike. It uses Maxxis' downhill specific casingTo resist pinch flats, andThe huge air volumeTakesThe edge off awkward landings. Whether you're atThe skate park or just ridingTo class,ThisTire won't let you down. 60a durometer ensures long life, even on paved surfacesWire beadCurved grooved slick design RimTo rimTread-protected sidewalls 65 Max PSI
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Date Reviewed: April 28, 2015
Strengths: Beefy, grippy.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
I actually bought these to replace the knobs on my mountain bike. I wanted to use the bike to rail down a nearby curvy road. While the Hookworms were great at cornering, my brakes on my bike (K2 Lithium 4.0) heated up very quickly and lost all stopping power. They would just groan as I approached a corner, not really slowing me down at all. So the idea of hauling down a twisty, steep road was a fail, thanks to not being able to slow down.
Rather than take them off and put the knobs back on, I stayed with these because I didn't want to just have them sit on a shelf in the garage, and besides, I thought they were pretty cool looking.
With these tires, I can do a street ride to a nearby trail head I like, ride the trail, and street it back home with no worries about traction. And the rolling resistance is not bad at all. Besides being a great street tire, these work for me off road on hard pack trails, rocky areas and even in moderate sand. For those familiar with Brown's ranch in north Scottsdale, these tires work perfectly out there.
I may never go back to a real knobby for off roading.
Date Reviewed: November 30, 2014
Strengths: grip, stability, rolling in cities - asphalt, concrete - taking closed corners with these feels awesome, you can just lay down and press your brakes really hard if needed. they are really tough, think it's gonna last 12 ~ 18 months.
Weaknesses: None till now. Except for the price in Brazil - near to 90 Dollars
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: approx. 350km
Price Paid: $180.00
Bike Setup: Susp: Manitou gold label jump series 1 - 2006
UMF hardy 1 team
Hayes Nine brakes
Sram X9 - 9 speed
Truativ - Hussefelt and Howitzer
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2014
Strengths: -Very smooth
-Fast rolling
-High pressures (65 max)
-Asphalt/Concrete performance
-Absorbs 90 degree impacts well, even at higher pressures
Weaknesses: -Deflects over rocks and sticks in the road because of the flat treads. Knobs kind of grip around such obstacles.
-If you aren't within a few degrees of 90 when you hit a ledge or curb, the tire likes to slide sideways a little before grabbing. Make sure you bunny hop high enough, as this almost sent me off the bike a couple of times.
-A little spendy for a semi-slick.
Bottom Line:
They are very smooth and quiet. The only time I hear tire buzz is when I go flying through a very tight tunnel on campus, and even then, it's mostly my rear hub clicking away. No more knobby vibration, either. Well maintained roads and cycling paths feel smooth as glass underneath you.
They grip very well, even at speed through sandy corners in the street. Brake slides are smooth and easy to control. Low speed balance is much easier than with knobs, as the tread is almost perfectly circular instead of notched with gaps between the knobs.
I did have issues with the tires bouncing off small rocks and sticks, causing me to go off course a couple of times. Didn't have that issue with the Dissents, but kind of expected between a slick vs knob comparison. The tires also slide out of line if you mistime a bunny hop trying to clear a curb, and aren't riding straight into it at 90 degrees. Had this happen twice the first time out with these tires and almost launched myself off the bike, but my suspension saved me.
I think the price could be lower for what is basically a less beefy moped tire, which only cost about 30 dollars themselves.
I haven't used this tire on any trails, so I can't comment on off road ability. Asphalt and concrete performance is spectacular, though. May end up buying a set to put on my BMX to test at the local skate park and see how they work. Will definitely buy for the FR again.
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Purchased At: Bullseye Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Banshee Chaparral with Maxxis Holy Roller 26x2.2 - Similar ride quality, but much less pedaling ability.
Bike Setup: Transition Dirtbag, Fox DHX 5.0 Coil, RS Totem Solo Air 180mm, Azonic Outlaws, Maxxis Hookworm 26x2.5
Date Reviewed: May 31, 2011
Strengths: INCREDIBLE grip on cement. Pretty good grip on dry dirt, but sucks in the rain.
Weaknesses: Wears a bit fast due to the soft compound.
Bottom Line:
In the rain, however, the tire doesn't grip nearly the same; who would have thought : )
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Price Paid: $35.00
Bike Setup: ***Note: 26 x 2.5" tested***
Date Reviewed: November 30, 2010
Strengths: speed, agility, up to 65 psi pressure
Weaknesses: none, so far
Bottom Line:
These tires are a perfect match for our 500-600 lbs gross weight tandem in the urban jungle. Quick due to:
1) a huge wheel diameter (26x2.5 OD = 700x25 !)
2) perfectly round tire cross section
3) high pressure capacity - relatively narrow contact patch for a tire this wide
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $27.00
Purchased At: modernbike.com
Similar Products Used: Maxxis High roller semislick
Bike Setup: Ventana tandem El Conquistador de las montanas with Sun MTX MTB rims, running the 26x2.5 hookworms.
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2010
Strengths: This feeling tires. I'm not sure what tubes the guy that had the bike before me was running but I wouldn't worry about these things going flat any time soon. VERY grippy. I was a little leery of how they would handle but on pavement these things hold their ground. Great for cornering.
Weaknesses: A little slippery on wet pavement but for the most part they keep their grip. Mud? Forget it... went to a local jump track after a rain, which probably wasn't a good idea but if you want to know what it's like to sling a rooster tail like a car stuck in a ditch, take these tires off road.
Bottom Line:
5 value chillies cause they're worth the money
4 chillies cause they don't suit my main intent which is off the pavement.
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Purchased At: Craigslist
Similar Products Used: holy rollers, bontagers,
Bike Setup: Single speed Kona Shred, blah blah blah yadda yadda.... too much to list.
Date Reviewed: January 18, 2010
Strengths: averything
awsome tyre
ultra smooth
ultra quiet
found a screw in the tread didnt go through
Weaknesses: some say heavy but for this performance not for me.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid: $45.00
Purchased At: unknown
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: full sus
Date Reviewed: August 25, 2009
Strengths: Rolls fast and smooth awesome cornering capability, large air volume
Weaknesses: heavy
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid: $40.00
Purchased At: Amazon
Similar Products Used: various warn down MTB tires
Bike Setup: 07 Iron Horse Yakuza Chimpira, shimano XT drivetrain, 06 manitou nixon
Date Reviewed: March 29, 2009
Strengths: Superb grip. Fast and silent running. Great tracking. Durable.
Weaknesses: Heavy.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: None.
Bike Setup: 2002 Cannondale Jekyll 800. Kappa Xentis carbon fibre wheels. Lefty Speed 2. Fox Float RL. XT drivetrain. Hope Mini brakes. EC70 seatpost. Specialized Avatar saddle. Topeak Panaram V12 computer.
Date Reviewed: February 12, 2009
Strengths: Extremely fast and smooth (low rolling resistance).
Insane grip on asphalt and concrete. Lean over as far as you want in the corners.
Handles very well in the rain, haven't slipped yet!
Perfectly usable on grass, dirt, mud, etc, if you're gentle and careful.
Thick-walled and durable, tread goes right up to the bead.
26" x 2.5"- Good size for most modern/quality MTB frames and forks.
Nice look, too!
Weaknesses: Heavy, but this tire was never meant for weight weenies.
Difficult to mount or remove.
Won't fit in some frames.
Thick tread/bead can be difficult for narrow rims. on my bike, the bead sorta pinches the valve stem inside the rim.
While the handling is excellent in wet weather, the tread of this tire will also pick up a LOT of water from the ground and fling it in every direction. Use some sort of fender on rainy days. I improvised and used a quick-release rack, wrapped in plastic, to keep my back dry.
Bottom Line:
It's hard to tell from most of the photos online, but the "smooth" surface of this tire actually has a knurled texture. I'm guessing this is what makes it so grippy... I'm worried that the tires won't grip the pavement as well as that starts to wear down.
The 2.5" width seems rather large, but keep in mind that the lack of knobbies reduces the overall width a bit. On my bike, these tires have about the same frame clearance as a 2.35" Kenda Nevegal.
If you like this tire but don't think it will fit, or don't want to spend as much, look at the Panaracer Uff'Da. I had a pair on my last bike. They're not as nice as the Hookworms, but the design is similar and it comes in 26" x 2.3". It also happens to be a bit cheaper.
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $34.00
Purchased At: biketiresdirect.com
Similar Products Used: Panaracer Uff'Da
Bike Setup: 2008 GT Avalanche 2.0 w/ Avid Juicy Seven 203mm
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2008
Strengths: Everything
Weaknesses: for some reason, i can't pedal my singlespeed strret rig up muddy trails, something to do with traction my bike shop tells me
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: bike shop
Similar Products Used: kenda slicks
Bike Setup: Ellsworth Specialist, singlespeed, DT Swiss FR2350's, Shimano 4 Piston rear brake (no Fr. brakesicle), Holzfeller cranksicles, ProTaper, glow-in-the-dark pedals, and Hookworms
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2008
Strengths: Thick, fast, wide rubber with lots of grip... and the big all Hookworm graphics
Weaknesses: None that I found.
Bottom Line:
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Price Paid: $28.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Norco Rampage with lots of good stuff
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2008
Strengths: MINT
Weaknesses: MINT
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $10.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: MINT
Bike Setup: MINT
Date Reviewed: June 12, 2008
Strengths: Thick Rubber, Reinforced sidewalls, Bomber Grip.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $37.00
Purchased At: Eastern Mountain Spo
Similar Products Used: K-Rads, Holy Rollers.
Bike Setup: RMB Flow, Jucy Brakes, DJ 2 Fork, Sram Shifting
Date Reviewed: May 14, 2008
Strengths: it's the best park tire i had ever tested but...it's very very VERY heavy!it has the best grip but it being so heavy it's a huge disadvantage
Weaknesses: Heaviness and it took 3 mechanics to force in on my rim after 2 flats because i pinched the tube
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $46.00
Purchased At: Bebe bike shop
Similar Products Used: Maxxis Holy Roller, high roller, mobster, tioga factory dh,continental diesel
Bike Setup: Kona Cowan with dj1 sun wheels demolition cranks
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Maxxis Hookworm on Easton EC90 XC
Hi Can I used Maxxis Hookworm 26x2.5 on my Easton EC90 XC? I like the look of this tire very much but I don't know if it is good to use in a city? If it won't fit on EC90 XC my alternative would be Michelin Pilot Sport 26x2.3 which I think it would be fit on the wheel. (Please correct me if I'm ... Read More »
Limitations of Maxxis Hookworm Tires
Tonight I put a pair of Maxxis Hookworm tires on my Motobecane 600HT to see how well that bike would fare in the streets. I was planning to take it for a lap on the paved trail around the lake, but I ditched that idea at the last minute and took it to a local offroad trail to see how well the Hookw ... Read More »
Hookworm psi?
Hey, just wondering what pressure those of you who have run Hookworms found best. I run 24F/26R on my knobbies in the dirt, thought I'd try that to start with, though I doubt they need to be that soft to stick well on the street. It's a full suspension FR rig. Thanks:thumbsup:Read More »
Hookworm vs. Holy Rollers
Who's better on the street? Which digs more in dirt? Either useful for light mud?Read More »
Does a 2.5 inch hookworm fit on a 82mm rolling darryl?
Yes! I don't have a working computer at home, so I will post pics Monday when I am back in the office.Read More »


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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z blasts onto PS3, Xbox 360, and Vita January 28
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Posted on January 24, 2014 AT 02:50pm
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z launches early next week, producer Kunio Hashimoto announced on the PlayStation Blog.
While the headline only lists PS3 (which, of course, makes sense—it's the PlayStation Blog), a Namco Bandai representative provided Kamehameha confirmation to EGM that Battle of Z would be available on Vita January 28 as well.
That's right. I know what a Kamehameha is, and I'm totally ashamed of that.
Dragon Ball Z: Battle for Z was first announced January 2013. Artdink's first DBZ game will feature online multiplayer, a four-player mode, an eight-player Battle Royale mode, and a roster with over 70 DBZ characters to choose from. Gameplay is described as similar to Dragon Ball: Zenkai Battle Royale.
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