Maxxis Aggressor vs Dissector vs Minion DHR II | Which is best for you?
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- The Maxxis Aggressor, Dissector and Minion DHR II are all designed as rear tires. However, each tire rides quite a bit different from the others! In this video, Russ and Mike give reviews of how each tire rides and then compares them to each other to help figure out which is best for you.
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Alrighttttt which of these tires is best for where you ride?
Got a Canyon Spectral, 3 weeks ago, came with MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4 on front, and MAXXIS Aggressor 2.5 on rear, is that a strange combo, shouldn't the wider tyre be on the front?
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Maxxis makes sweet tires, however are there any other tire companies on the fringe that you enjoy? It's fun to see thoughts on stuff tires like schwalbe, WTB, michelin, ethirteen etc
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I'm on a Krampus ( 29 x 3.0 ) DHF front / DHR2 back. Steep downhills and Rocks. Very Kush.
Been running a Assegai front and Agressor rear and its my favorite combo ever. Both 29" and 2.5" on a Ibis Ripmo.
You continue to do great videos and the type of videos that are exactly on people's minds yet address these complicated questions in a great way that breaks it down well. Great job!
Living in the variable PWN weather & wanting an "all-season" setup, I now stick to a Dissector in the rear & it works well in wet conditions a lot better than I would have expected. Up front is always a balancing act on what I want (but I tend to stick with a DHF WT), but at least I've become comfortable with the Dissector as my go-to rear tire now! Great overview gents.
I’m currently running an aggressor in the back and an assegai in the front and it’s an awesome combo.
Me too! Just got the dissector this week and the cornering grip is next level
I went from aggressor to dissector. Aggressor is more durable (dual compound only) and better on hard pack, anything else Dissector is better. I smoked a 3c Dissector in Sedona in a week. Dissector was better in loose over hard and loose than the Aggressor. Trails ridden on both: Pisgah/Dupont, Bentonville, Sedona.
Id choose the 2.4 Dissector 3c Exo+ over the 2.5 Aggressor Dual DD. Dissector is lighter too.
👍 true, but Agressor seems too soft they get worn out fast, they are nice set up for trail race though. I am having Assegai at the front and DHR2 at the rear and bro it feels like a tank! I don't have to change often for any conditions at all.
Best combo in the world
i use assegai 2.5 in front and dhf 2.5 rear, my bike is a bronson C 2015
I just replaced my OEM Specialized tires with DHRii in the rear and Assegai on the front. Got home yesterday from 10 days in Pisgah/Dupont, NC with no complaints. Rained the first few days there so I got to ride wet/mud , tacky, and dry conditions through out the trip. Loving this set up.
I live in New England and find that the Minion is a great all around tire. On my old Bronson I was running DHF's front and rear. My new Rallon came with the DHR II on the rear and the DHF on the front. So far, I'm loving the combo. Works great on the often greasy, rocky, rooty trails here in CT and MA.
After trying all sorts of different combos (Rekon, Forekaster, Aggressor, DHF, all in multiple sizes), the combo i've finally settled on is Dissector 2.4 rear, Assegai 2.5 front, EXO MaxTerra for both. Can trust them to hook up on almost anything, still rolls well enough to earn the turns without feeling like you're dragging an anchor, but also not too light that you're unsure of whether it'll hook in on almost every corner or skip on braking.
Finally! A professional quality tyre review!
Thanks guys this was very useful as there are so much to choose from. Love the vids you post. Keep up the great content 👍
Great comparison between the tires. Very informative. Thanks!
Great review guys- exactly what I needed! Running DHRII’s front & rear, considered both other options for a faster rolling rear but will stick with what I’ve got. Cheers
Great video. Very informative.
I'm on my 2nd set of DHF and Aggressor (rear) here is VERY DRY SoCal. Since I commute on asphalt roads about 4 mile to and from the trails the Aggressor has been a good tire for fast rolling, wear +, fun and hard pack to loose over hard. Agree down hill hard braking has taught better brake modulation to maintain traction with the Aggressor. Will try the Dissector on rear next.
This summer I rode my DHR II down to a dissector and is on its way to an aggressor. Then I'll put it on backwards for a little more dissector to aggressor action, after that ... Inside out for a slick. So for me its DHR II for life. But seriously, DHR II w/ Cushcore or Highroller with DH casing. Great review guys!.
Such a great and detailed overview - thanks guys!
Good job and I agree with your findings. A first I was shocked that Mike hadn't ridden the Aggressor until I remembered where he lives and his everyday terrain. I'd definitely ride a DHR II in his backyard though the Aggressor is probably the best for SoCal.
Y’all are one of favorite in the MTB game. Keep up the good.
I would love to see another review for front tires 👍
Assegai vs DHF vs DHR2 (front) would be an interesting comparison.
9 months later... we finally did it!
I love my DHF(f)/Aggressor(r) combo. I used to have the DHR on the rear but I like the less rolling resistance of the Aggressor while still having a lot of control and grip when cornering.
That is the tire combo I've found myself settling into as well for where I ride.
I wanted to go to a Agressor in the rear to, but was out of by Maxxis rating it’s rolling resistance higher than the DHR. What’s going on with the people at Maxxis?
Now I’ve heard from multiple sources that it rolls faster I’ll definitely order one for my Tallboy!
@@rolux4853 probably they changed the stats to make it fit an specific spot on their market plan
Coming from a butcher on the rear, my first pedal stroke on the aggressor had me convinced my shock was locked out. Not the case, it just rolls so well and the side knobs have a baby minion pattern. Plenty of grip for socal and much more playful than a minion/butcher when you take your weight off it
For all round condition where I live, its DHR2 all the way. It works well on the soft soil, clay-ey portion, gravelly slopes, rooty section, loose over hard transitions, sometimes slippery trail condition due to sudden downpours. It's not the best at clearing mud but it does ok and certainly better than mud spikes when you have to transition to loose over slippery rocks, plus better grip than the dhf on tight twisty switchbacks. It's not the best at each condition but it works well. If I want the best at the conditions I wrote above, I'd probably have to bring 2-3 different purposed tires for a single ride.
Assegai in the front and dhr 2 in the rear, great combo for everything and all weather 👍
I'm currently running Assegai/Dissector, it is an amazing combo. Playful but controlled out back, good braking and cornering traction, decent rolling speed, but the Dissector does wear kinda fast. Assegai up front is like the fingers of god, no matter how steep or loose things get, you can always find grip and control your line. Assegai/Dissector is amazing in the bike park and on most trails.
I run Assegai F/R 2.5 DD MG F EXO+ MT R 23 Psi was at Whistler Yesterday Was AMAZING 😎CF Warden
I'm all about that Assegai life.
These guys know each other very well haha good camaraderie
Been loving the Dissector here in Arizona!
I'm running an Aggressor up front and Dissector out back. A lot of that came down to availability. So far stoked on the combo with better rolling speed than the DHF/DHR combo I was using before. Not a huge difference from the High Roller II F/R. Riding hardpack and loose-over hard here in Colorado and Utah.
Good questions asked. Helpful for me to apply to my own riding style and conditions
No one ever really talks about compounds, but its one of the most important factors in my eyes. My goto combo is DHR2 F+R, but using Maxx Terra up front and the dual compound out back. Works a treat, rolling resistance is about right between front and back, and lets the bike corners like its on rails. Also because I'm still on 26", haven't tried the others :P
Also let's see a maxxis vs schwalbe review! The new schwalbe super trail stuff looks rad!
I’m still rocking high rollers front and rear, dunno why but just love them
I ride an Agressor on the back, and a Minion DHF up front, so far so good, they are a bit slower than the MAVIC's that I had previously installed. Have been riding with different psi, to get to the perfect comfort zone vs performance. Let's see how they perform after six months or so.
Digging the Dissector on front when mixed with Rekon on back for lighter trail duty.
I just put dissector front and rear on my trail bike, going on my first ride today
I rode the Dissector F - Rekon R all of last year, and this year am running Dissector F - Aggressor R. I definitely liked the Rekon more but that tire wore out super fast. I am definitely loving the Dissector as a front tire, and it is funny everyone only considers it a rear tire.
@@colemitchmtb how was your ride then?
@@gilbertinni4018 great actually, I PR’d literally every segment on a trail I ride fairly often, and these tires just seem to make climbing easier! (I had specialized butchers front and rear prior to these)
@@colemitchmtb Thank you for this review. I've been throwing around the idea of Dissector F Aggressor R but everyone calls the Dis a rear tire. Thank you. Ordering one tonight to replace my Trail King F
DHR2 rear Assegai front :) works great for me. Nice video guys, thank you 🤘🏽
Another awesome video! One on Maxxis front would be awesome also.
Currently running a Minion DHF & DHR 2, but think the Dissector will be my next rear here in SoCal
Great info, I'm looking to replace my rear tire. I'm gonna with the DHR
Exactly what I needed to see. I am going with the aggressor!
Excellent!! Really complete!
DHR Front / Dissector Rear. Was running DHRs front and rear but wanted faster rolling & lighter out back. With the DHR the rear was planted but soooo sloooow. Will keep DHR/Dissector for winter & spring, but when it gets dry and hot I’m thinking of putting the Dissector in the front and a Rekon in back. Should be a fast combo for the summer.
Had an aggressor on the rear but found it didn’t bite enough under breaking so put it on the front and it’s been awesome end of summer in loose dry trails and down hill tracks. It’s starting raining recently and the trails and roots are wet but not too muddy, I’ve been surprised at how well the aggressor grips the wet roots and rocks/stones. I think it’s due to the amount of small tread blocks and the pattern on the carcass of the tyre proving extra surfaces for grip
I ride predominantly in southwestern Utah where it is very dry and the trails transition quickly between a mixture of Navajo Sandstone, rocky, gravel, and sandy terrain. I am currently riding on Maxxis DHF in the front 29 x 2.5 and a Maxxis Aggressor 29 x 2.5 in the rear. I couldn't be happier with the turning traction and stability. The uphill traction with the Aggressor is better than a DHR, but perhaps not as good as a Maxxis High Roller II. The wearability of the Aggressor is outstanding!
Great reviews and find the same findings .asset/dissector are awesome enduro combo. Dhr2/dissector great trail bike combo
Been riding DHR II, the Dissector looks promising for my local conditions. I like my tires, but they are not fast rolling, trading a bit of grip for speed would be welcome.
Just moved from the 2.3 dhf and 2.3 aggressor to the 2.5 agessai and 2.4 dissector for the winter. Traction is much improved. The dissector is much better for me climbing up the steep and rooty climbs. Still has a little bit of party.
Been riding with the Agressor on the rear , DHR2 front for two years, it was alright for our conditions all year round out here in Rotorua NZ. Then when Assegai arrived have to switched DHR2 to rear and pop on Assegai for front, it was super grippy especially muddy conditions you can feel the difference plus saves me money cause back then had to change Agressor often like every 6-7 months of riding.
I've been running bald slicks at 62psi on the trails, street, and bike park like a daredevil. I just ordered a pair of Minions DHF and DHR EXO and I can't wait to shred!
Thanks for the video! I was looking to see if I made the right choice.
Clearly, for my needs, this is a win!
Finally, a review video worth watching.
Glad you found it informative!
My preferred combo in late spring, summer and early autumn time: Agressor 2.5 DD in the back and Assegai 3C EXO in the front.
When the trails get wet and sticky (our mud is very sticky and clay like): DHRII EXO 2.4 in the back and Shorty 3C EXO in the front.
The Assegai is a great tire and performs good in the wet, but it gets a bit unpredictable in mud.
I am currently running DHF (F) / Aggressor (R). Been a great combo in Colorado where it rarely rains and it’s hard pack / dry / loose. I agree the Aggressor is not great when it comes to mud, and it doesn’t have my braking traction compared to the DHR 2. But rolls so fast and more then enough grip when cornering. Between aggressor and dhr 2, it’s whether you want rolling speed or braking traction here in CO.
I've ridden the 29x2.5 Aggressor on a 27mm inner width rim (not the ideal width) a bunch and have found that it rolls really fast in Utah on the back. Very durable! That's based on timing my climbs over the course of 2 years.
I actually like the DHRII on the front quite a bit. But, it's slow - even on the front. Great braking traction and really good steering as well. The DHF has a small vague spot as you lay the tire over (I think that characteristic is exaggerated) so if that's a problem, the DHRII solves it up front.
Haven't ridden the Dissector.
For years, Continental tires would self destruct. My 128 pound 60 year old wife (7 years ago) tried a pair of X-Kings and they didn't make it 20 miles. Those days are gone! They are now good sturdy tires and I'm currently running the Trail King up front (kind of a fast rolling DHRII - lite) with the Mountain king on the back. I'd like to see some comparisons on Continentals now.
Edit: I see a lot of riders saying DHRII up front, Dissector rear. From my limited experience, I'm thinking my current Continental combo is a lighter duty, faster rolling similar combo. But, 2 weeks ago I rode The Whole Enchilada on the combo and it was about perfect.
Awesome stuff. I would like to see the Ardent and Forekaster (for the weight weenies) thrown in the mix. I personally need to run tires that are not WT since my rims are 24mm.
This is perfect I was just planning on getting new tyres.
I just went from the DHR 2 w/ EXO to the DD and the difference was significant! I'm 205lbs on a L 29" and was pinching flats often on the EXO, but the DD can take a severe beating compared to the EXO
Lately i have been really enjoying watching the comparison videos! Now waiting for the a front tire shoutout!
Maybe don't limit shoutout for the only one tire brand
I love my Assegai up front. The dissector in the rear rides really well but it gets eaten by rocks way to quickly. Even thouth it's a MaxxTerra compound. I assume a DHR II lasts about 3 times as long. No more dissectors for me.
Love your videos 🙏🤘
DHF front and Dissector rear. I ran DHRII in rear for a while and liked the grip, but the Dissector is noticeably faster rolling, while maintaining grip.
I’m in So Cal and my old bike had a rear Agressor and a front Ardent. My very recent new bike has a rear Minion DHR and a front Assegai. I love the Assegai. The Minion is really grippy and rolls slower than the Agressor. I think I prefer the faster rolling Agressor. But, the breaking with the Minion DHR is fantastic. The jury is still out!
Aggressor can’t hang when it gets loose and steep, it just doesn’t have the braking traction. Seems to be a great shoulder season tire when the trails have some moisture, not too much, not too little. DHR2 for the loose summers and muddy winters.
Great review, how about something comparing East coast condition tires like the Ikon.
I've got Agressors front and rear and even on wet trails with many roots I was super happy with them. On flow trails they are great.
I also ride this combination and have been very happy with them. They are wearing like iron.
Helpful video. Right now I'm running Assegai DH tires F & R on my Megatower, but I've been looking for a different rear tire. I mainly ride the bike at East Coast bike parks in dry conditions, so I'm considering the Aggressor. Now... to find one in the 29 x 2.4 DH max grip version
I love the dissector. Desert riding.
My favorite Maxxis tire is the DHR2. I like running DHR2 front and rear. Not the fastest but when it's steep and loose the DHR2 drops anchor like a beast. Lately I decided to brake from the pack and try Continental and e*Thirteen tires. I love the e*Thirteen semi slick especially in the dry and the A/T in Mopo compound has insane grip in all conditions. The Continental Der Baron is the best tire I've ever used on wet root and rocks. Probably the best all season tire for the PNW. Lots of excellent tires these days.
I live in the flatlands of Michigan. Sandy soils, dust on crust for most of the summer, the Aggressor is perfect. Paired with a DHF at the front (tried a DHR up front and did not like it as much as a DHF), the aggressor breaks free predictably before the front like clockwork. Great combo for drier, loose on hard pack
Agreeed
Of my 5 bikes, the Aggressor is on the back of all of them. The front tires range from Assegai, DHR II, to DHF. The DHR II front probably my favorite.
It is nice to see the wear discussion - all these tires are great but expensive!
Great video guys. Definitely agree with your assessments. If you do a front tire review/comparison you should throw in the DHRII. It's so planted and predictable as a front tire in wet and dry/loose conditions. My favorite bike park combo is a DHRII front/Dissector rear.
DHR2 is my favorite front tire. Faster rolling than DHF and lots of braking traction.
@@RideAlongside DHR2 rolls faster than DHF in what universe? Same compound? DHR2 rolls way slower than DHF, I had a DHF (maxxterra) and DHR2 (DC, faster rolling compound closer to 60a) and the DHF rolled way faster in the front, it's not even close. The DHR2 rolls closer to the assegai (maxxterra) in the front than the DHF.
rybrentd actually you could both be correct. The 29x3" dhf may be slower than the same size dhr2. But in smaller sizes the dhf is faster rolling. Why the difference? IDK, just my experience...
Thomas Wood this is why. The 29x3 DHR2 is what I have most experience with and it seems to have less rolling resistance than a 2.6 DHF that I have been riding for the last few months
@@RideAlongside I ran a 2.5 DHF maxxterra and a 2.4 DHR2 DC (27.5" wheels) on the front in consecutive days on the same trails. The DHF rolls way faster and the 2.4 DHR2 in dual compound rolls *slightly* faster than a 2.5 assegai maxxterra. I guess the size of the 2.3 vs 2.6 could make a bigger difference but I found the DHF rolls significantly faster in the sizes I ran them.
I’m running a Maxxis aggressor rear and a dhf front both 27.5 by 2.5 wt on my devinci kobain ht loves the set up!
After all that time I found you again!
Hello and thanks a lot for the well informed commentary! I recently bought a Pivot Switchblade and am waiting for it to arrive (hopefully in 3 weeks). I'm excited to take advantage of the fact that it can accept 29 x 2.6 tires in the front and rear wheels. My main goal is to find the best Maxxis tire I can and it must be a 29 x 2.6 tire. I've narrowed down my options to 2 choices: 1. The Maxxis Dissector 2. The Maxxis Rekon. Which option would be best for me? I'm also open to hearing about a suggestion from a different tire company, as long as it's 29 x 2.6. I live in Everett, Washington and ride Tiger Mountain, Raging River, Tokul, Lord Hill and Redmond/Woodinville Pipeline Trails. FORGOT TO MENTION: I already decided on a Minion DHF 2.6 to be my front tire. This is for a rear tire only. Thanks!!
Assegai in the Front and Dissector in the Rear. Really loving the combo. Front is insanely planted, and the back is able to flick around until you lay into those side knobs. Perfect balance of grip and play.
I thought that too until last weekend. Muddy and wet conditions here and there. I crashed on grass due to Assegai just slipped under and Dissector exo maxterra 2.6” didn’t break through mud but just slides over. Earlier I had Specialized Eliminator 2.35” back and no such problems.
You using maxx grip or maxx terra?
Great review guys that I'd echo, having ridden all three. Recently been riding the Dissector front and rear this Summer and Spring here in New England, as the drought turned our trails into hardpack extensively and found that my DHR IIs weren't cutting it in aggressive cornering situations, getting skittish. It's a great in-between the DHRs and the Aggressors. Where I found it lacking is getting back into Fall conditions, with leaves and pine needles (loose over hard), it definitely loses its bite as a rear tire and you get a fair bit of slip when ascending steep sections and the edge treads start to wash out in cornering, or laying over in those conditions on berms. The Aggressor is definitely the longest wearing, but least capable in wet conditions.
What are you running for fall? I’m in SC and we get the wet leaves, roots and pine needles
@@brucehumphries6889 In the Fall I've been running Minions front and rear (DHF, DHRII respectively), which I find work well for the kind of conditions you run in, since we have the same here in NH. If you need more grip than the Minions, I'd say the Assegais would be the choice for more knobby tires.
I'm running a hookworm front and an assegai rear. It allows the front to washout and I get really good traction when I'm doing wheelies!
I laughed way too hard at this
Please make a Front tire video!!! Appreciate this one.
Nice review guys 😝👍👍👍👍👍
Could you please make a video about continental tires? Thx! Love your Videos!
My biking group loves to go in hardcore jungle trails with a lot of tree roots which become slippery when it’s wet. I’m using DHF at the front and DHR II at the back which works great and a good combination for the kind of riding we do. It gives a better traction and grip with those slipper roots and soil.
DHF and DHR II is probably the most classic combo of all time! And for good reason! -Tor
I'm planning on getting a 2.5" Assegai for the front, but what casing should I get? I mainly ride all-mountain, but also street and bike parks. Also, what should I get for the rear? Right now I have the DHRII, but it's the bland dual compound Exo, tr version, so it doesn't have MaxxGrip nor MaxxTerra. And what casing?
Sorry for asking so many questions, there are so many variables.
assegai up front and aggressor on the back for most of year. Fall and spring assegai on both . love both combos
I run an Aggressor on the rear as well and I've got to say you articulated my thoughts exactly. I live in an arid area and I love the tire and I really like how it climbs as well. But in wet conditions it's awful. Great video, I will reconsider my next tire purchase.
You should show the weight of each tire in the review also!
This past Winter, for XC, where in the dry months I run Rekon Race (R) and Ardent Race (F), I switched to Aggressor (R) and Dissector (F) to deal with wetter conditions. The Aggressor worked very well, offering predictable grip, but the Dissector not so much; it has a tendency to wipe out when cornering, even in damp or dry conditions. Next Winter, seeing as the tyres are not worn through, I might switch them up and see how the Dissector does in the rear.
I think you will find the Dissector really shines in the rear
I have Dissector in the back and Minion DHR ll front.
same for me
I’m having a lot of fun with this combo
Dhr2 front and aggressor rear on a trail bike. I gained a ton of confidence from the extra grip and there is not a big rolling resistance penalty vs ardents.
I scaled back a bit. I'm running a rekon 2.4 on the rear with a dhr2 2.4 in the front. I had been running a assegai front and dhr2... Right now im not missing the extra weight of the assegai and traction still feels good.
CBYR I’ve got the exact combo. What pressures are you running?
. I ussualy do 25ish up front and around 30 rear. I'm a bigger dude so I go on the higher end.
More reviews like this please. Front tires
The Aggressor looks like it would be grippy for climbing through rocky sections with the file tread between the blocks. How would you rate each tire for climbing?
Using an aggressor in the back and i love it in all conditions.. but i would love abit more braking power so I am going to try the disector next 😊
Stock was dhr2 and dhf, when they wear out I'm really interested in the Dissector next!
I have Dissector 2.4's front and back. They rule!
DHR II rear and Magic Mary Ultrasoft front - works great for me
I just put on a assagi on the front and a dissector on the rear and after 5 rides so far liking the set up.
Try Schwalbe Magic Mary: same weight as the dissector (in the 1-ply version), lots of grip, especially on loose soil, and nice volume.
Just bought a maxx grip dissector for the rear, been running a maxx terra dhr2 so will be interesting to see the difference
DHF 3C DD up front + Agressor DD. The Agressor is soo fun, I'm loving it. Fast rolling, easy to drift but bites when leaned.
(I ride enduro trails, mostly hardpack, loose to really loose dirt, sharp rocks, chilean antigrip.)
Looking to get a faster summer rear tire. Agressor or DHR? I have a DHF front aswell
@@SidiNic I'd say it would mostly depend on your trails.
Steep and loose or muddy terrain would call for DHR no doubt. Like if you're depending on the rear tire to keep low speeds.
For playfulness, I'd go for the Aggressor. The Agg doesn't clear mud well, but is very fun, since the rear breaks loose very predictably, with good final grip. Also better rolling resistance if you're pedaling up.
In all, for summer season I'd say if you're chasing DH lap times, go DHR. Else the Aggressor is the better choice.
Dhf up front and a minion ss on the rear works really well for me
I feel after one season with the rekon, it has lost a fair amount of grip especially for climbing in lightly wet conditions. the DHF still rocks after 2 seasons
I've been trying to find something to replace my DHF/DHR combo here in SF Bay and this just confirmed that I already have the best Maxxis combo for my conditions and riding.
I’ve got XR3 TeamIssue on my rear. Love it.
I'm a little surprised you didn't have a high roller 2 in the mix. I've used that tire a few tires when I couldn't get a DHR2 and found it to be a great braking and climbing tire but I prefure the more rounded feel of the DHR2 overall.