Maxxis Assegai 2.50 WT Foldable 3C MaxxTerra EXO+/TR Tyre - Black

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Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tyres: Tubeless Road, tubular, and tubeless Ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tyre will void the warranty. Compound Ben has ridden nearly every version of the Maxxis Assegai over the past year. Here is what he has to say about the GOAT’s signature tyre. Tubeless Ready (TR) tyres provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube.

X 2.5 INCHES 120TPI FLD 3C MAXX TERRA EXO+, 27.5 X 2.5 INCHES 120TPI FOLDING DD WT, 27.5 X 2.5 INCHES 60TPI FLD 3C MAXX GRIP EXO WT, 27.5 X 2.5 INCHES 60TPI FLD 3C MAXX TERRA EXO WT, 27.5 X 2.5 INCHES 60TPI FLD DUAL COMP EXO WT, 27.5 X 2.5 INCHES 60TPI FOLDING 3C MAXXGRIP TR, 27.5 X 2.6 INCHES 60TPI DUAL COMPOUND EXO, 27.5 X 2.6 INCHES 60TPI FLD 3C MAXX TERRA EXO WT, 27.5 X 2.6 INCHES 60TPI FLD 3C MAXX TERRA EXO+, 29 X 2.5 INCHES 120TPI FOLDING DD WT, 29 X 2.5 INCHES 60TPI FLD 3C MAXX GRIP EXO WT, 29 X 2.5 INCHES 60TPI FLD 3C MAXX TERRA EXO WT, 29 X 2.5 INCHES 60TPI FLD DUAL COMP EXO WT, 29 X 2.5 INCHES 60TPI FOLDING 3C MAXXGRIP TR, 29 X 2.6 INCHES 60TPI DUAL COMPOUND EXO, 29 X 2.6 INCHES 60TPI FLD 3C MAXX TERRA EXO, 29 X 2.6 INCHES 60TPI FLD 3C MAXX TERRA EXO+ The best front tyre for consistent turn in in most conditions except full clay mud. I have been Dh since 2002 and this is the best front tyre yet. Great in bike park, great on loose DH my go to choice for enduro.”

You might look at the tall side knobs and assume that they might fold over under heavy cornering, but this was not the case. They are sturdy enough to support the hardest of riders and have enough depth to really penetrate all but the sloppiest conditions. As you lean in, they really begin to bite and they reward an active rider who can maximise the cornering potential of such an aggressive tyre. I just got mine after listening to my friend go on and on about how much he loves his Assegai. He’s had it for a year, and it still has lots of life, and cornering and grip are both significantly improved. In the meantime, I keep wearing through Schwalbe tires. So…I’m switching the DH bike over to Assegai front and rear, and the enduro over to Assegai front and something else rear. Only downside: They’re heavy.” And that leaves me talking about my all-time favorite tire, the High Roller. Maxxis' engineers and I came up with a remodeled High Roller side knob with very similar characteristics to the original. But with the support the extra tooth gives you, you have the ultimate wingman when cutting hard on a flat turn. Finally, I took the height of the knobs from the Shorty. The knobs are well-supported, so the extra height aggressively bites into loam and dry, dusty conditions.” Previously the unicorn (yes I named my bike) was shod in Scwhalbe Nobby Nics in EVO Trailstar Snakeskin form. Not a bad tire, but not great for what I wanted to. I’ll get that and draw comparisons [as] I go.

What does Ben make of the signature tyre of the most successful downhill rider out there? Here’s his two pence on the Maxxis Assegai.Already around 1k km on this tyre. I´m using it on my Nordest Bardino 2.0 hardtail on the rear, the grip is excellent under any conditions, even more in wet and muddy as is normal here in Ireland. Planning on buying another one for front.” Put an Assegai on the front of your bike and then ride all year, in any conditions, on any trails and it will grip for miles and give you maximum confidence. The end. They really are that good. However, if you want a bit more detail, then read on…

While this tyre may not make you ride quite like Greg Minnaar, it's going to absolutely rip up those downhill runs with more grip than you ever thought possible. The Assegai is a fantastic tire for use all year round in pretty much any condition you care to name. The only real fly in the ointment is the relatively high price, but then you are buying one of the most controlled and confidence-inspiring tires on the market. Tech Specs: Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ No matter what conditions I rode the tires in, I felt a great amount of grip, control, and predictability. I would say the grip and predictability of the Assegai are what is most impressive. You can push this tire extremely hard in 90% of trail conditions while having the same breaking point every time. ” –Worldwidecyclery.com, June 2019

Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ WT performance

Rim width: Maxxis state that WT tyres only work with 30-35mm rims but many World Cup DH racers run 2.5" WT rubber on 25mm rims (EX 471's) and can blast corners apart without any problems. Which wheel: Greg uses it front and rear for his downhill bike, however most people will find it a bit slow for the rear tyre. MXT00017200, MXT00064500, MXT00097400, MXT00097500, MXT00163000, MXT00163100, MXT00163200, MXT00163300, MXT00172400, MXT00195500, MXT00195600, MXT00202400, MXT00202700, MXT00202900, MXT00203100, MXT00308100, MXT00308200 I’ve always use DHF for front and wanted [to] try [an] Assegai out of curiosity, turns out it performs as good as DHF, abit better in cornering.” Tires reviewed are the Maxxis Minion DHF and DHR II, both size 27.5 x 2.8. Our boy Jason Peterson had been waiting some time for these tires to be released – he was looking for new meats that could charge hard and resist the punctures and tears that he had experienced in some other plus-size tires. Let’s hear his thoughts on these bad boys.

In pretty much every circumstance they have been predictable, confidence inspiring and dependable. The Assegai would be my tyre of choice if I was building a bike and wanted a tyre to run all year in the UK. Somehow Maxxis have managed to pull out the best traits of their most popular tires to create something entirely different, yet very familiar at the same time. My initial impressions are all positive – this is an aggressive, grippy, and incredibly predictable tire” –Mike Kazimer, PinkBike.com, April 2018For trail and enduro riding you can’t beat pairing them up with the new Dissector or the classic DHRII on the rear. Like all Maxxis, they are expensive, but you get what you pay for.