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Maxxis just keeps cranking out the hits, and right now the emphasis is on Wide Trail, that perfect tire size that blends the low rolling resistance of “normal” size rubber with the tank-like traction that comes with a little extra girth. Here’s PR man extraordinaire Bobby Brown breaking it all down.
Video: Maxxis Rekon 2.4, Ardent Race 2.6, High Roller II 2.5, Aggressor 2.5, and more
Arguably the hottest brand in mountain bike tires at the moment, Maxxis has a streak of top notch rubber releases. Right now, the emphasis is on the Wide Trail category, that delivers the perfect marriage of traction enhancing girth with lower weight and reduced rolling resistance.
The latest additions to the Maxxis Wide Trail family include new Rekon 2.4 and 2.6. Initially this superb all-around tire was only available in plus sizes. But reception was so enthusiastic, Maxxis will soon be offering it in everything from XC widths to those new WT versions. “It’s one of our most popular tires and it works really well in a huge variety of terrain,” explained marketing specialist Bobby Brown of the new WT tires that are optimized for 30mm-35mm inner rim widths.
Also new from Maxxis is a 27.5×2.6 version of the Ardent Race, which has slightly taller knobs than its narrower counterparts, but remains a standout high volume XC-oriented tire. Other exciting debuts include a 29×2.6 Forekaster, which is the brand’s second 29×2.6 tire (after the Rekon). There are also 2.5 versions of the High Roller II and Aggressor on the way, both which come with either EXO or Double Down puncture protection. Finally, and perhaps most exciting of all, is the upcoming kid’s version of the Minion trail tire. This 24×2.4 is tubeless ready with 120tpi, helping keep weight low for all the mini-shredders out there.
Gallery: Maxxis Rekon 2.4, Ardent Race 2.6, High Roller II 2.5, Aggressor 2.5 and more
The Rekon is an aggressive trail tire inspired by the Ikon for intermediate and technical terrain. Wide knobs down the middle provide control under braking and L-shaped side knobs assure support when carving loose turns. With confidence like this you can race more and scout less with the Rekon.
The Rekon is an aggressive trail tire inspired by the Ikon for intermediate and technical terrain. Wide knobs down the middle provide control under braking and L-shaped side knobs assure support when carving loose turns. With confidence like this you can race more and scout less with the Rekon.
The Aggressor is designed for high-speed modern mountain bike trails. Advanced knob shaping creates extra gripping edges, and reinforced side knobs offer enhanced stability when cornering at speed. An all-around trail tire excelling on everything from loose cross country race courses to heavy all-mountain riding.
The Minion DHF was designed for the often loose and muddy conditions of aggressive all-mountain terrain. The DHF incorporates ramped knobs for low rolling resistance and channel-cut knobs to increase gripping edges, giving straight-line control and precise cornering.
An open and aggressive tread design gives the High Roller II excellent soil penetration and mud-clearing ability. A square profile provides a solid, consistent feel across the knobs. Modified knobs on the shoulder and center improve braking performance and traction on hard surfaces. An excellent choice for technical, freeride terrain.
With the Forekaster on your bike, you can forget about the weather and hit the trails. Mid-height tread blocks are spaced evenly to allow penetration through loose trail conditions and openly for better mud-clearing compared to other race tires. Wide cupped knobs down the middle provide excellent braking on the sloppiest singletrack. When the leaves start falling and the weather becomes more unpredictable, the Forekaster is the late-season tire of choice.
The Ardent Race tire from Maxxis is ideally suited for technical XC race courses and endurance-length events. With its medium-height tread, the Ardent Race bridges the gap between the XC-oriented Ikon and the trail-oriented Ardent. The center knobs are ramped to reduce rolling resistance, and the side knobs are angled and stepped to provide great biting traction in corners. Choose the Ardent Race for your next demanding XC race or epic trail ride.
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