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I think Maxxis should make a 29" version of the Holy Roller. None of their similar offering in that size is nowhere near as reliable as them or with the same grip. The vast majority of pack trails you do don't need an extremely knobby tire, just a better rider.
Oh great, my stock tires are both Rekon Race 29x2.25 from my 2022 Patrol 094 HT (so I just need to buy Rekon for the front). That's why I always feel a bit understeer when cornering 😅
reminder that humans can't reliably feel if a tire is fast. In fact humans tend to pick tires/pressures where rolling resistance is worse as the faster one as they feel more responsive.
I run Ardent Race front and rear on my “good weather” set up, probably going to do the DHR II and Dissector combo you mentioned here for my winter/wet set up.
Scott Spark 900 120/120 here, so these are my tire setups Generel XC/Trail riding Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT maxterra F/R Awesome tire!! XC racing Ardent race 2.35 Front, Rekon 2.25 or Aspen Rear for Winter maxxis Forekaster 2,35 F/R Cheers
How is the Rekon compared to the Ardent Race? Im still undecided for my nxt tyre combo. Torn between Ardent race or Rekon at the front with a rekon race on the rear.
@@sonnybocalajr.725 For which rekon are you asking 2,4 or 2,25? I like Ardent race as a front true to size 2,35, very good in dry and good in dampf conditions, but is on a heavier side 790g. rekon 2.25 its good tire also, rekon/rekon race good combo in super dry and loose. Also rekon has the volume on a 25mm rim compared tothe ikon which is very small tire...
@@BOys85 now that you mentioned it I just had a look. I was after a 29x2.35 which they dont have. Might as well stick with Ardent Race at the front & change the rear to a Rekon race nxt time. Cheers.
You should do a video on “the best of the rest” with everything not Maxxis. I feel like people are missing out. Wild Enduros are cheap and I like them better than the assgressor.
I agree. I installed my first Maxxis tire about three months ago: Minion DHR II on the rear wheel. My experience has been underwhelming. The DHR II spins while riding up many of the steep rocks on my local mountain. There may be some user error, but I didn't have that problem with most other tires I've had, until they were worn down. I don't know if I hope the Minion makes up for it by lasting longer or hope that it wears down quickly so I can justifiably try something else sooner.
gato ryak a big thing that most people leave out in reviews is tire compound. The Maxxis Maxxterra compound is good for wear and decent rolling speed but at the cost of a decent amount of grip.
@@kyleslater5245 I switched the Minion DHR II to the front. The good news is that my rear wheel stopped spinning out on the steep rocks. That's with Bontrager's SE4. The bad news is that compared to when the Bontrager was on the front, having the Minion DHR II on the front feels like I'm pushing a plow. So count me as one who will avoid Maxxis in the future.
Just installed an Ikon front and rear, glad to hear that you like it for an ultimate speed setup, thats what I was going for over my seemingly heavy Rekon/ Rekon combo
Another great video. Thanks. I love the no-nonsense approach that’s full of nonsense. Anyone who’s watched one of your videos will get it. Keep at it and good luck with all things.
Finally what I was looking for, I'm new in tires world and online everybody is telling something different, so I'm going for dhf front and sector rear 👌
Hey Jeff , Thanks for taking the time to do these videos ! I do not have the means to test a bunch of tires to find the one I like , so this video is VERY helpful for a regular guy like me !
I love Rekon front Ikon back! It is like having the new tyre in the front and the used one in the back. To me it is a very good combo for an XC rider that likes to hang out with his/her Trail buddies.
That is the setup I was thinking about doing. But I have a 26mm wide rim and would like a 2.4 wide Rekon, but Maxxis only makes the 2.40 Rekon in the WT which they say should only be used for 30-35mm rims.
@@renzcastillo7713 sounds like a setup for high speed clima. Generally, I would only recomend more agressive in the back if you are putting down power to the rear most of the time. Remember in the back you need "tractor" like tires to enhance grip on power delivery while in the front you need tires that offer more lateral geip for better cornering. My guess is that you are aiming for a very light and agile feel on your bike because you are chasing speed and run trails that require a lot of pedaling. If that is not the case and you have gravity on your favor switch them to a setup that may create more rolling resistente but will allow you to be more efficient. And the size depends on your particular situation. Hardtails bennefit from a fat tire in the rear and a "slim" one in the front while full suspension tenis to be better using tires close to eachother in dimentions. Only downhill riding is gonna be better with a chunkyer tire in the front. And if you want a very smooth and comfortable ride while having a full sus then try the hardtail setup in the full sus and play with psi. For comfort I like to go for 27.5x2.8 in the rear and 29x2.4 or slimer in the front (easy and flowy trails without big falls or too technical rock gardens). For speed I like the slim 29 all around. For heavy downsteps and long-steep downhill trails I will go for a 27.5x2.6 in the back and 29x (the most I can fit) in the front.
In the dry summer months here I'm running an Ardent Race 2.35 x 29" EXO 3CS in the back with a Forekaster 2.35 x 29" EXO up front. Lots of long XC rides with packed dry/dusty trails. This combo rolls so well with JUST enough grip to stay in control. Fall/spring things get a bit wet and slippery so I switch to a Rekon 2.4 x 29" EXO in the back with a Dissector 2.4 x 29" EXO 3CT up front. This combo gives WAAAAAY more grip and doesn't sacrifice all that much in speed to my summer tires. I sold a couple bikes this year and now just have a 2022 Rocky Mountain Element 50.
For tame midwest trails with loads of climbs, forekaster front and back is the ticket. Anything heavier is just sooo slow but you still get a ton of grip.
Completely agree. I used to live in Michigan and always thought this tire is perfect for the trails there. It doesn't look like it should grip as well as it does.
Been using Maxxis Minion DHF (frnt) and DHR II (rear), riding in Seattle area's always wet and over roots. The combination seem to be working for me. I had them on my mid travel bike (130mm Shock and 140mm Fork) and long travel bike (160mm Shock and 180mm Fork). Mtb in the fall and winter, road cycling in the Spring and Summer.
I took your Maxxis DHR2 as a front tire recommendation, and I actually did not like it very much. Riding a 2019 GT Sensor (130mm). My terrain is Michigan dirt, packed sand, dust on crust.....seemed like it took away stability, front end felt a bit darty - it was very apparent when riding no handed. I put on a new Maxxis DHF up front and was very satisfied - very neutral handling and just as grippy when leaned over hard........I'm also running a Maxxis Aggressor in the back, which is a great tire for my local dirt conditions. The Maxxis DHF /Aggressor is about perfect a combo, for the rear will begin to break loose before the front, giving me a clue I'm about to exceed my cornering limits......your local terrain makes a difference!!!
Unless you are in a desert, DHR II doesn't make sense up front for a lot of folks. I prefer the DHF, too, in the front for the reasons you listed and had been running the Aggressor rear. I wanted some more traction and better rolling resistance than what the Aggressor offered but still with a good casing. I recently put a Vittoria Agarro (trail casing) on the rear and I am very happy. It rolls better, the casing feels better and climbing and braking are both improved over the Aggressor. It's a goldilocks for what I was looking for. I've been so happy, I'm going to try their Mazza up front when the DHF wears out. Word is the guy who designed the DHF did the Mazza. There are whispers that it is "the one." We shall see.
Definitely. Assegai in the front. I can live with a variety of options in the back. I can recall 3 or 4 times where would have taken a dirt nap with any other tire. Assegai saved me.
That sounds weird, the SS is actually pretty grippy on the corner knobs, while the Dissector is designed to be playful but controllable on the corner knobs.
Started out with the double ass on my Ripmo AF, now I'm at DHR2 front Rekon rear with Cush Core XC. Rekon has a surprising amount of grip until the trails get wet or steep
@@mrvwbug4423 I actually ran that setup for a while. For all the grip I think my favorite setup is Assegai/DHR2 which I'll throw on for bike park days but they are pretty inefficient for the enduro type rides I do 90% of the time where 2,000ft of climbing isn't out of the norm. Trails here in CA are mainly hard pack flow trails with some rocky tech. With the Rekon and Cush Core XC rear tire, climbing has gotten a lot more efficient but my times downhill haven't really changed. I think its a good tire setup for dry conditions. I will be going to DHR2/DHR2 or back to the Assegai/DHR2 depending how much rain we get
This is definitely the most helpful video on Maxxis's enormous lineup that I've seen, cheers Worldwide! I've ran DHF/DHR for a while for Michigan single track (trail leaning towards XC with a very little tiny bit of enduro stuff). I found it was just too slow for what I was trying to do. I run a fairly modern hardtail (Canfield Nimble 9) and all my buddies are on XC hardtails with XC tires and they were just smoking me on climbs and flats. I switched to a Dissector front / Ikon rear. It's night and day faster and I appreciate that I can cut the back tire loose much easier. Planning on switching to a DHR front and Dissector rear for some enduro trips. It seems like having an Ikon (or Rekon), Dissector, and DHR or DHF in your arsenal allows you to tackle a whole lot of riding, aside from super lightweight XC stuff or super hardcore DH stuff.
Cool. I run DHF front and rear but I’m hucking, plowing through rock gardens and I’m 200lb but will try the Dissector on the rear for my next tire! Thanks!
I just installed a Rekon 2.4/DRHII 2.4 on my trail bike. I had 2.6 Hans Dampf front and rear. The bike is much lighter. Tomorrow morning I'm going to test them!
Greatly appreciate the video - Lots of valuable info in a condensed understandable form. A comment though - it was not until last year that I was fast enough to notice and/or care about tires. A lot of beginners or slower riders won't notice or benefit from all this information. In our area, the soil is fertile - as a result, there are a lot of winding trails with lots of grade reversals to divert water and keep it from rutting the trail. Maximizing trail life results in slower riders. Somewhere below ~7 MPH, tires didn't matter - I couldn't tell difference between 2.0 and 2.5 front tires. Once I started hitting 8+ - thread and compound mattered a bit, approaching 9 to 9.5 MPH (over a many hour ride) front tire size mattered, thread mattered and compound mattered - I could finally appreciate/tell the difference. I used to get hung up worrying about best tires when I was a slower rider --- it might be worth commenting on, or exploring this as it is easy for riders to get hung up on details that won't matter.
I’m riding a High Roller II rear and DHF up front on a Santa Cruz 5010 since mid summer. The HR2 seems to have the perfect amount of grip for me, but I’ve ridden it hard with plenty of gravity days, and it’s worn much faster than expected.
@@nestormontagu4718 The HR II was a really good tire, but I wore it out fast! I can’t remember the casing, perhaps it was a 3C EXO. I’m currently running an Aggressor Rear and still a DHF up front. The Aggressor is holding up better, but I seem to recall liking the ride of the HR II a bit better.
@@jimm244 thank you for this. Currently have a ardent HRII combo but have the opportunity to get a dhf 3C for £22. Then I would move HRII to the rear but I have it in 3C so may wear quick
Would be nice to see a more in depth breakdown of the specific versions of these, such as 3c vs. 2c, MaxxTerra vs. MaxxSpeed vs. MaxxGrip, EXO explained, etc.
I’m running a DHR2 3c front and DHR2 dual compound on the rear. It doesn’t pedal “that” bad but the traction is vastly superior to the XR4 they replaced.
Thanks a lot for sharing. My Orbea Laufey came stock with 2 dissectors, and I was wondering how I could go a little lighter. It feels like the Rekon Dissector combo is something I'm gonna give a try !
DHR & Rekon is what I've been running on my santa cruz 5010 for the last two years.. love it. But just changed to the DD compound on the Rekon cause I kept slashing the side wall on the rock we have on our trails.
Jeff...thank god!! this is the same combo I use. Assagai front and rear and your sorted...sure people wings that there a slower tyre climbing but for every choice there's a consequence and I like to ride down hill fast😱
Definitely missing a lot of good combos. Assegai/Dissector is god tier, perfect mix of grip and rolling speed. There is also the very popular DHF/Aggressor combo that is like a step down in grip but a step up in rolling speed from the Assegai/Dissector. I run Assegai/Dissector on my own bike and absolutely love it.
The Ass/Diss combo is what I currently have on my enduro. When it’s chunky and aggressive, I love it. But for average trail riding it’s not the best. 1 or 2 steps down is what I need for my trail bike.
For non technical Midwestern stuff, Ardent/Ardent has been good for me. This is yet another video recommending Rekon and Forecaster. I'll give them a try.
Same setup,was dhr f/r but little slugo on the ups. Aggressor is great compromise but sometimes get caught going too fast into corners as the dhr rear would break much better. I'm looking for a faster front tire for when I ride my smoother xc trails
Well this confirmed it. My bike came with minion SS tires but I didn’t love them so I put a DHRIi front and wanted something with a bit more grip in the rear for climbing. I was leaning rekon and you confirmed my thoughts. Thanks!
I currently use the Maxxis Rekon 29x2.6” rear on my Seven Sola single speed and will be getting one for my Hayduke. I completely agree that having less traction in rear is more manageable and the more aggressive super chunky nobbies in front is traction control where you need it most. I’m currently trying different tires in the front and have a Teravail Honcho 29x2.6 on one bike, a Cumberland 29.2.8 and a Kennebec 27.5x2.8 on my other bike. Honestly I use a lot of Teravail tires but definitely feel Maxxis tires are better made and higher quality
My Pivot Switchblade came with DHF front and rear. When they got worn enough to start weeping sealant through the sidewalls I replaced them with Ardents front and rear. I didn't think I could get better traction than the DHF'S, but wow was I wrong. Plus I saved over 2 pounds of rotational weight!!!
Recently set a bike with Maxxis Holy Roller on the back and Ikon on the front wheel, mostly cross country and urban scenarios. I'm yet to test this combo as I put it on my wife's bike (hardtail).
Looking at that combo... What size tire would you recommend on the Rekon Race to pair with the Rekon 2.4WT up front? 2.25 or 2.35? I read the 2.35 inflates quite big... Not sure I'd have clearance on my Yeti SB100, but it may fit. Thanks!
Double-Diss combo on my Following V3. The Dissector works fairly well as a lightweight trail tyre both front & rear, even in mud - the knobs are far enough apart to clear reasonably well.
Just did a couple of wet days in Squamish and must say that Assegai on front saved my ass couple of times, great tire! Also had a good run with WTB Verdict + Judge combo, great grip but the rear Judge lasted for a month and the Verdict on front for about 2 months... Other then that I've been running DHR 2 F+R for years, now only on the rear and I am tempted to run Assegai F+R for the next season.
I have been watching a ton of reviews of the Aggressor and from everything I have seen the Aggressor is great as long as it's not wet. If you live in the desert run that over the Dissector I would think.
For summer Ardent Race 2.35 rear ikon 2.2. For spring / autumn forekaster front and ikon rear. Winter: playing around with setups, potentially dhr front, forekaster rear
I just got my first ever set of maxxis tires from my LBS for 40$ for the set. Which was a DHF 2.3 for front and a Ardent 2.25 for the rear. They were used but not much. That 2.25 was quite a squeeze in my xc frame.
What do you think is the best tire combo? Let us know!
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do you go w/ heavier casing for dh (double down) and lighter for XC (exo) or same casing for all?
I think Maxxis should make a 29" version of the Holy Roller. None of their similar offering in that size is nowhere near as reliable as them or with the same grip. The vast majority of pack trails you do don't need an extremely knobby tire, just a better rider.
Can you do a video on setting up tires for winter riding?.....tire combos and sealant etc
Double ass all day 😂
I think if we want a clear awnser we have to look to which tire has the most DH World Cup wins and that’d be the DHF by a longshot
Assegai, DHR II in my opinion the best combo ever. Perfect balance between fun and grip.
Good enduro type setup but pretty overkill for most trail riding
I agree 100%
Maxxis semi slick on the back for a absolute fun
Thats exactly what I run on my bike
@VWRabbit2008 why, he's right tho
Been running a DHR2/F and Rekon/R all year.....love it!!!
Best tire video in the entire universe.
Haha thanks mate 👌
Lol, usefull fo sho'
Assegai in front and a Aggresor in the back is amazing for Enduro/Trail bikes.
Actually enjoying Rekon front and Rekon Race rear. Super fast and decent grip for XC/trail.
Oh great, my stock tires are both Rekon Race 29x2.25 from my 2022 Patrol 094 HT (so I just need to buy Rekon for the front). That's why I always feel a bit understeer when cornering 😅
reminder that humans can't reliably feel if a tire is fast. In fact humans tend to pick tires/pressures where rolling resistance is worse as the faster one as they feel more responsive.
@@JackMottAre you saying humans tend to pick tires with better traction over rolling resistance?
29/2.5 EXO Assegai up front, 29/2.5 EXO Aggressor out back. I’ve PR’ed all my local trails since changing over. Cornering is on rails!
wow, i was searching for maxxis tyre combos, and when turn off my phone and lie it down, i get notified that wc uploaded this vid
Haha nice. 👊🏻
This channel is so underrated. Best Mtb commentary and editing hands down.
I run Ardent Race front and rear on my “good weather” set up, probably going to do the DHR II and Dissector combo you mentioned here for my winter/wet set up.
Scott Spark 900 120/120 here, so these are my tire setups
Generel XC/Trail riding Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT maxterra F/R Awesome tire!!
XC racing Ardent race 2.35 Front, Rekon 2.25 or Aspen Rear
for Winter maxxis Forekaster 2,35 F/R
Cheers
How is the Rekon compared to the Ardent Race? Im still undecided for my nxt tyre combo. Torn between Ardent race or Rekon at the front with a rekon race on the rear.
@@sonnybocalajr.725 For which rekon are you asking 2,4 or 2,25? I like Ardent race as a front true to size 2,35, very good in dry and good in dampf conditions, but is on a heavier side 790g. rekon 2.25 its good tire also, rekon/rekon race good combo in super dry and loose. Also rekon has the volume on a 25mm rim compared tothe ikon which is very small tire...
@@BOys85 now that you mentioned it I just had a look. I was after a 29x2.35 which they dont have. Might as well stick with Ardent Race at the front & change the rear to a Rekon race nxt time. Cheers.
@@BOys85 Ikon is low volume, unless you get the 2.35, which is probably the girthiest 2.35 tire Maxxis makes. Go figure.
Have you tried Rekon 2.4 with Rekon Race 2.25/2.35 combo?
You should do a video on “the best of the rest” with everything not Maxxis. I feel like people are missing out. Wild Enduros are cheap and I like them better than the assgressor.
We actually have that video in the queue! 😁
I agree. I installed my first Maxxis tire about three months ago: Minion DHR II on the rear wheel. My experience has been underwhelming. The DHR II spins while riding up many of the steep rocks on my local mountain. There may be some user error, but I didn't have that problem with most other tires I've had, until they were worn down. I don't know if I hope the Minion makes up for it by lasting longer or hope that it wears down quickly so I can justifiably try something else sooner.
gato ryak a big thing that most people leave out in reviews is tire compound. The Maxxis Maxxterra compound is good for wear and decent rolling speed but at the cost of a decent amount of grip.
And some of us have had bad experiences with maxxis and are avoiding them like the plague.
@@kyleslater5245 I switched the Minion DHR II to the front. The good news is that my rear wheel stopped spinning out on the steep rocks. That's with Bontrager's SE4. The bad news is that compared to when the Bontrager was on the front, having the Minion DHR II on the front feels like I'm pushing a plow. So count me as one who will avoid Maxxis in the future.
I run the Agressor in the back and DHR2 on the front. It has been a fantastic combo here in Northern Utah.
Would be so cool if this was a clever "Fletch" reference
Im curently running rekon rear and forkaster front and they work realy well on my xc / trail 140mm hardtail 🔥👍 (Orbea laufey)
On my 130 travel hardtail with downhill bike geo I'm putting a wtb verdict front and maxxis high roller rear
DHF/Agressor.
1st bike so will see how they go,was recommend by the shop for the local trials.👌🇦🇺🙏
I really like this setup, since the aggressor rolls really fast while still having enough traction!
@@rolux4853 Good to know mate ,my shop guy is on point then.
Waiting for a ride wrap so haven’t ridden it yet and tried them.
Perfect setup for regular trail riding. Should have some good speed too 🚴💨
@@James-il3tq For my first tree 🌲 ☠️😂
Running the same combo on my YT Izzo, really liking it over the Forekasters it came with!
Just installed an Ikon front and rear, glad to hear that you like it for an ultimate speed setup, thats what I was going for over my seemingly heavy Rekon/ Rekon combo
This is the best tire combo/usage video on the internet. Currently running ikon front and rear on a 120 stumpy.
Another great video. Thanks. I love the no-nonsense approach that’s full of nonsense. Anyone who’s watched one of your videos will get it. Keep at it and good luck with all things.
Thank you for the kind words!
Finally what I was looking for, I'm new in tires world and online everybody is telling something different, so I'm going for dhf front and sector rear 👌
My friend uses for xc the Forekaster in front and Ikon in the rear, great all round combo
I never get tired of these videos!
tyred
The chart! It clarified so much about this decision within the maxxis range.
Running Assegai Front and DHR ll in rear. Oh baby does that combo hook up… feels great in the steeps and fantastic at high speed “flowy” trails.
Nicely done! I’m on a Hightower V2 and trying to keep it more trail oriented for the majority of my riding. DHR II / Dissector looks like the winner.
How did that combo work out? I also have a Hightower.
@@jacobthompson6083 been loving it. I ride in Utah.
Hey Jeff , Thanks for taking the time to do these videos ! I do not have the means to test a bunch of tires to find the one I like , so this video is VERY helpful for a regular guy like me !
I love Rekon front Ikon back! It is like having the new tyre in the front and the used one in the back. To me it is a very good combo for an XC rider that likes to hang out with his/her Trail buddies.
That is the setup I was thinking about doing. But I have a 26mm wide rim and would like a 2.4 wide Rekon, but Maxxis only makes the 2.40 Rekon in the WT which they say should only be used for 30-35mm rims.
Rekon Race 29x2.25/F and Ikon 29x2.20/Rear? Is that okay? What's your thought?
@@renzcastillo7713 sounds like a setup for high speed clima. Generally, I would only recomend more agressive in the back if you are putting down power to the rear most of the time. Remember in the back you need "tractor" like tires to enhance grip on power delivery while in the front you need tires that offer more lateral geip for better cornering. My guess is that you are aiming for a very light and agile feel on your bike because you are chasing speed and run trails that require a lot of pedaling. If that is not the case and you have gravity on your favor switch them to a setup that may create more rolling resistente but will allow you to be more efficient. And the size depends on your particular situation. Hardtails bennefit from a fat tire in the rear and a "slim" one in the front while full suspension tenis to be better using tires close to eachother in dimentions. Only downhill riding is gonna be better with a chunkyer tire in the front. And if you want a very smooth and comfortable ride while having a full sus then try the hardtail setup in the full sus and play with psi. For comfort I like to go for 27.5x2.8 in the rear and 29x2.4 or slimer in the front (easy and flowy trails without big falls or too technical rock gardens). For speed I like the slim 29 all around. For heavy downsteps and long-steep downhill trails I will go for a 27.5x2.6 in the back and 29x (the most I can fit) in the front.
I've been running an Assegai 2.5 MaxxGrip up front and a High Roller II 2.5 MaxxTerra in the rear for a couple of months now, and I love it!
Run a lot of the same trails in Ventura county. Run DHR2 and Rekon combo and its great for my rides. Makes climbing that much more enjoyable.
This video was made for me! I'm like deer in headlights trying to decide what tires to run. Still no closer to figuring that out.
What type of trails/conditions do you ride? And what kind of bike? And what are your goals?
Dissector will be my next rear tire. I like more traction in the rear for climbing and braking on loose over hard terrain.
lol...
In the dry summer months here I'm running an Ardent Race 2.35 x 29" EXO 3CS in the back with a Forekaster 2.35 x 29" EXO up front. Lots of long XC rides with packed dry/dusty trails. This combo rolls so well with JUST enough grip to stay in control.
Fall/spring things get a bit wet and slippery so I switch to a Rekon 2.4 x 29" EXO in the back with a Dissector 2.4 x 29" EXO 3CT up front. This combo gives WAAAAAY more grip and doesn't sacrifice all that much in speed to my summer tires.
I sold a couple bikes this year and now just have a 2022 Rocky Mountain Element 50.
Assegai up front, DHF in the back. Best combo I’ve ever used. Especially for North Shore riding
For tame midwest trails with loads of climbs, forekaster front and back is the ticket. Anything heavier is just sooo slow but you still get a ton of grip.
Completely agree. I used to live in Michigan and always thought this tire is perfect for the trails there. It doesn't look like it should grip as well as it does.
I love dhr II in the front aaaand...minion SS in the back ! slept on tire in my opinion, super fast rolling yet a lot of grip in the corners
I wanted to say you guys did a great job explaining the difference between high and low rise Handel bars. Keep up the good job.
Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 front
Michelin Ewild 27,5x2.6 rear
Great combo for My eEnduro Focus Jam2 Drifter 👌
Assegai/Dhr2, best for me! But I agree with Jeff's named combos as well!
Been using Maxxis Minion DHF (frnt) and DHR II (rear), riding in Seattle area's always wet and over roots. The combination seem to be working for me. I had them on my mid travel bike (130mm Shock and 140mm Fork) and long travel bike (160mm Shock and 180mm Fork). Mtb in the fall and winter, road cycling in the Spring and Summer.
are they both same size . 2.4 or 2.5?
@@Striveon247 I run 2.5 front and back. I also run 2.6, front and back on my Enduro and Trail bikes. Love the low psi rolling on wet roots.
I took your Maxxis DHR2 as a front tire recommendation, and I actually did not like it very much. Riding a 2019 GT Sensor (130mm). My terrain is Michigan dirt, packed sand, dust on crust.....seemed like it took away stability, front end felt a bit darty - it was very apparent when riding no handed. I put on a new Maxxis DHF up front and was very satisfied - very neutral handling and just as grippy when leaned over hard........I'm also running a Maxxis Aggressor in the back, which is a great tire for my local dirt conditions. The Maxxis DHF /Aggressor is about perfect a combo, for the rear will begin to break loose before the front, giving me a clue I'm about to exceed my cornering limits......your local terrain makes a difference!!!
Unless you are in a desert, DHR II doesn't make sense up front for a lot of folks. I prefer the DHF, too, in the front for the reasons you listed and had been running the Aggressor rear. I wanted some more traction and better rolling resistance than what the Aggressor offered but still with a good casing. I recently put a Vittoria Agarro (trail casing) on the rear and I am very happy. It rolls better, the casing feels better and climbing and braking are both improved over the Aggressor. It's a goldilocks for what I was looking for. I've been so happy, I'm going to try their Mazza up front when the DHF wears out. Word is the guy who designed the DHF did the Mazza. There are whispers that it is "the one." We shall see.
As for me, I'm riding an Assegai 2.5 in front and a Minion DHR II 2.4 at the rear. In my opinion it's the best combo, so grippy.
same super good
Definitely. Assegai in the front. I can live with a variety of options in the back. I can recall 3 or 4 times where would have taken a dirt nap with any other tire. Assegai saved me.
Dissector F
Minnion SS R on my SB115.
Love that combo!
first ride on my SB115 yesterday, but the Dissector on the front impressed in the loose/dusty Canberra trails. Rekon on the rear was fast AF too
Love the minnion ss on the rear - try a dhf on the front with the ss - great combo
That sounds weird, the SS is actually pretty grippy on the corner knobs, while the Dissector is designed to be playful but controllable on the corner knobs.
@@arnold4333 that's the combo I'm running and I love it. People think the ss has no grip but it definitely does.
Assegai front and DHR2 rear is my current setup on my Megatower and I’m so much happy
That or Assegai/Dissector seems to be a very popular setup for enduro bikes or aggressive trail bikes.
Started out with the double ass on my Ripmo AF, now I'm at DHR2 front Rekon rear with Cush Core XC. Rekon has a surprising amount of grip until the trails get wet or steep
Try Vittoria Agarro instead on the rear. Better casing and rolls as fast as Rekon with much better braking.
That is a very light tire for the back of a Ripmo. I'd run Assegai/Dissector on that bike. But that also depends on your trails.
@@mrvwbug4423 I actually ran that setup for a while. For all the grip I think my favorite setup is Assegai/DHR2 which I'll throw on for bike park days but they are pretty inefficient for the enduro type rides I do 90% of the time where 2,000ft of climbing isn't out of the norm. Trails here in CA are mainly hard pack flow trails with some rocky tech. With the Rekon and Cush Core XC rear tire, climbing has gotten a lot more efficient but my times downhill haven't really changed. I think its a good tire setup for dry conditions. I will be going to DHR2/DHR2 or back to the Assegai/DHR2 depending how much rain we get
I was looking at Maxxis because my friends ride them, but got confused and bought Conti instead :D definitely a great video.
This is definitely the most helpful video on Maxxis's enormous lineup that I've seen, cheers Worldwide!
I've ran DHF/DHR for a while for Michigan single track (trail leaning towards XC with a very little tiny bit of enduro stuff). I found it was just too slow for what I was trying to do. I run a fairly modern hardtail (Canfield Nimble 9) and all my buddies are on XC hardtails with XC tires and they were just smoking me on climbs and flats. I switched to a Dissector front / Ikon rear. It's night and day faster and I appreciate that I can cut the back tire loose much easier. Planning on switching to a DHR front and Dissector rear for some enduro trips.
It seems like having an Ikon (or Rekon), Dissector, and DHR or DHF in your arsenal allows you to tackle a whole lot of riding, aside from super lightweight XC stuff or super hardcore DH stuff.
Currently running the double ass combo on my trail bike. lt's badass!
Same🤘
Same here 💪🏼💪🏼
maxxis needs to put scientific data on the tires. rolling resistance, some sort of scoring system for cornering bite, weight. etc.
well ur in luck buddy
Dissector Front/ Rekon Rear fast rolling as recommended by Mr. Jeff himself.
Cool. I run DHF front and rear but I’m hucking, plowing through rock gardens and I’m 200lb but will try the Dissector on the rear for my next tire! Thanks!
I have on my XC bike Ardent Race front, Ikon back, both 29"x2.35.
Benefits of this setup?
@@nathanfisher1512 a ok grip with fast rolling at the same time.
My 2021 merida one sixty 400 came stock with assegai/dissector. Just love it
I just installed a Rekon 2.4/DRHII 2.4 on my trail bike. I had 2.6 Hans Dampf front and rear. The bike is much lighter. Tomorrow morning I'm going to test them!
Already had planned on the double ass combo for my next set
Greatly appreciate the video - Lots of valuable info in a condensed understandable form. A comment though - it was not until last year that I was fast enough to notice and/or care about tires. A lot of beginners or slower riders won't notice or benefit from all this information. In our area, the soil is fertile - as a result, there are a lot of winding trails with lots of grade reversals to divert water and keep it from rutting the trail. Maximizing trail life results in slower riders. Somewhere below ~7 MPH, tires didn't matter - I couldn't tell difference between 2.0 and 2.5 front tires. Once I started hitting 8+ - thread and compound mattered a bit, approaching 9 to 9.5 MPH (over a many hour ride) front tire size mattered, thread mattered and compound mattered - I could finally appreciate/tell the difference. I used to get hung up worrying about best tires when I was a slower rider --- it might be worth commenting on, or exploring this as it is easy for riders to get hung up on details that won't matter.
Here in SoCal I’ve found the double ass combo great for park and assguy/dissector combo for the trails.
I’m riding a High Roller II rear and DHF up front on a Santa Cruz 5010 since mid summer. The HR2 seems to have the perfect amount of grip for me, but I’ve ridden it hard with plenty of gravity days, and it’s worn much faster than expected.
am thinking of doin g this, how have you found it?
@@nestormontagu4718 The HR II was a really good tire, but I wore it out fast! I can’t remember the casing, perhaps it was a 3C EXO. I’m currently running an Aggressor Rear and still a DHF up front. The Aggressor is holding up better, but I seem to recall liking the ride of the HR II a bit better.
@@jimm244 thank you for this. Currently have a ardent HRII combo but have the opportunity to get a dhf 3C for £22. Then I would move HRII to the rear but I have it in 3C so may wear quick
@@nestormontagu4718 for £22 buy that DHF! You’ll find a use for it!
@@jimm244 Yep I bought it, am selling for hopefully £35 and will buy another HRII straight away 😁
Would be nice to see a more in depth breakdown of the specific versions of these, such as 3c vs. 2c, MaxxTerra vs. MaxxSpeed vs. MaxxGrip, EXO explained, etc.
I tried the DHF´s and did not like it for the front, works great as a rear tire, now im with shortys and loving them! so grippy and fast rolling
Which is odd, because most people run the DHF up front, usually with a DHR2 or an Aggressor out back
For me it’s Ardent front Ardent Race in the rear. Works great for my local trails where I’m climbing as much as I’m going down.
I am also running the Ardent front / Ardent Race rear. For me on a 29er hard tail with 120mm fork.
Sorry i’m late I just had to watch Friday Fails
Same mate
Double ass combo and the double checked up clip made me laugh
I’m running a DHR2 3c front and DHR2 dual compound on the rear. It doesn’t pedal “that” bad but the traction is vastly superior to the XR4 they replaced.
Thanks a lot for sharing. My Orbea Laufey came stock with 2 dissectors, and I was wondering how I could go a little lighter. It feels like the Rekon Dissector combo is something I'm gonna give a try !
DHR & Rekon is what I've been running on my santa cruz 5010 for the last two years.. love it. But just changed to the DD compound on the Rekon cause I kept slashing the side wall on the rock we have on our trails.
Rekon is garbage for north east.
@@brothermike5 Rekon is also garbage in the rockies. Rekon has terrible grip on rock, does well in sandy conditions though.
Very helpful., I am learning all these thing and I have not decided on what bike to buy .,
You trying so hard to make us understand. Now that .... I appreciate it very much! I learn something today.. thanks dude!
I use Maxxis dhf 2.5 wt in the front and a aggressor in the rear in the same size mostly trail rides loves the set up!
Jeff...thank god!! this is the same combo I use. Assagai front and rear and your sorted...sure people wings that there a slower tyre climbing but for every choice there's a consequence and I like to ride down hill fast😱
Maxxis Rekon rear and Maxxis DHR II front. Its the perfect combo for dry/sandy conditions.
Running a dhf front and assegai rear and loving it
Gang
Kudos for the Fletch cameo!
Definitely missing a lot of good combos. Assegai/Dissector is god tier, perfect mix of grip and rolling speed. There is also the very popular DHF/Aggressor combo that is like a step down in grip but a step up in rolling speed from the Assegai/Dissector. I run Assegai/Dissector on my own bike and absolutely love it.
Assegai dhr 2 for me
Cool story bro
The Ass/Diss combo is what I currently have on my enduro. When it’s chunky and aggressive, I love it. But for average trail riding it’s not the best. 1 or 2 steps down is what I need for my trail bike.
For non technical Midwestern stuff, Ardent/Ardent has been good for me. This is yet another video recommending Rekon and Forecaster. I'll give them a try.
DHR II front and AGGRESSOR back... perfect balance!!!
Same setup,was dhr f/r but little slugo on the ups. Aggressor is great compromise but sometimes get caught going too fast into corners as the dhr rear would break much better. I'm looking for a faster front tire for when I ride my smoother xc trails
Minion DHR 2 Front and Rekon in the rear. Absolutely love this combo on my Nukeproof Reactor rn. Originally had Assegai up front wayyyy too much grip.
Exactly what we needed, simple clear no BS video, right to the point, thank you!
This is the video I needed right now.
I use DHF front and rear on my 2021 Kona Honzo. Great tire combo for where I ride.
DHF front and Rekon on the back on The Following V3 and DHF front, Aggressor rear on the Yeti SB5.5
Well this confirmed it. My bike came with minion SS tires but I didn’t love them so I put a DHRIi front and wanted something with a bit more grip in the rear for climbing. I was leaning rekon and you confirmed my thoughts. Thanks!
Minion SS is a super fast roller designed for the back of park bikes, that is really all it is good for.
I currently use the Maxxis Rekon 29x2.6” rear on my Seven Sola single speed and will be getting one for my Hayduke. I completely agree that having less traction in rear is more manageable and the more aggressive super chunky nobbies in front is traction control where you need it most.
I’m currently trying different tires in the front and have a Teravail Honcho 29x2.6 on one bike, a Cumberland 29.2.8 and a Kennebec 27.5x2.8 on my other bike.
Honestly I use a lot of Teravail tires but definitely feel Maxxis tires are better made and higher quality
Assegai 29" front / DHR II 27.5 rear ... best combo i've ever ridden. Love it 👍🏻
and btw .... thx for the cool and helpful vids
BOO! NO FOREKASTER LOVE FOR XC! Drop that Ikon in front and get a 'Kaster! (I love you Jeff.)
I'm the same, I love my Rear tire to Slide when I want it to, but love the extra grip in the front, it fits my style
My Pivot Switchblade came with DHF front and rear. When they got worn enough to start weeping sealant through the sidewalls I replaced them with Ardents front and rear. I didn't think I could get better traction than the DHF'S, but wow was I wrong. Plus I saved over 2 pounds of rotational weight!!!
Recently set a bike with Maxxis Holy Roller on the back and Ikon on the front wheel, mostly cross country and urban scenarios. I'm yet to test this combo as I put it on my wife's bike (hardtail).
Maxxis Rekon at the front and a Rekon Race at the rear, perfect for modern XC tracks
Looking at that combo... What size tire would you recommend on the Rekon Race to pair with the Rekon 2.4WT up front? 2.25 or 2.35? I read the 2.35 inflates quite big... Not sure I'd have clearance on my Yeti SB100, but it may fit. Thanks!
@@jsasa5668 I'd use the 2.35, but if there's no clearance...
I agree with Jeff and myself. My 160/145 Trail Bike is on Rekon rear and DHF front
maxxis assegai front, maxxis dissector rear. Wild
Double-Diss combo on my Following V3. The Dissector works fairly well as a lightweight trail tyre both front & rear, even in mud - the knobs are far enough apart to clear reasonably well.
For Trail my favorite is Assegai EXO+ 3C Terra front and Dissector EXO+ 3C Terra rear.
Just did a couple of wet days in Squamish and must say that Assegai on front saved my ass couple of times, great tire! Also had a good run with WTB Verdict + Judge combo, great grip but the rear Judge lasted for a month and the Verdict on front for about 2 months... Other then that I've been running DHR 2 F+R for years, now only on the rear and I am tempted to run Assegai F+R for the next season.
Aggressor?
DHF on the front and Aggressor on the rear...my fav
I have been watching a ton of reviews of the Aggressor and from everything I have seen the Aggressor is great as long as it's not wet. If you live in the desert run that over the Dissector I would think.
Im trying an Aggressor rear and DHR2 front.
@@postiez The WT 2.5 version is much better in the wet than the 2.3.
On my previous bike I was running Maxxis Icon front and rear. On my current bike, I’ve got Disector front rear.
Sssoooo good! Very helpful. Thanks! I'm definitely a Maxxis fan and this cleared a lot up.
I would like to see you guys post some videos of vittoria tires. I love mine!
What's your setup? I'm running Mazza front and Martello rear.
Mazza front and rear for the fall riding
For summer Ardent Race 2.35 rear ikon 2.2. For spring / autumn forekaster front and ikon rear. Winter: playing around with setups, potentially dhr front, forekaster rear
I just got my first ever set of maxxis tires from my LBS for 40$ for the set. Which was a DHF 2.3 for front and a Ardent 2.25 for the rear. They were used but not much. That 2.25 was quite a squeeze in my xc frame.
I am running DHF front and Agressor rear. Now I'm going to try Assegai front and DHF rear.