They do come across as a love/hate brand.

I moved over the the XT earlier this year after years on road bikes and to be fair this time of year i could spin up a road tyre just as easily as i can the Maxxis i have now.

you look on a off road forum and they tend to love the more agressive Mitas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRLKzg5cpiw

this guy certainly is enjoying the 07's

Peronally i'm sold, once i've finished off my current tyres i'll be giving the 07's a go.

I've family north of the border chris, so that looks a good excuse to pop over.