My favourite tyre for versatility and all round use is the Hans dampf addix speed grip in the Apex casing. Will post a longer term review of the Rekons in the coming weeks. In the meantime I'd be interested to here what you're all riding and why?
No they don't, all my rears are dual compound, with my fronts being Maxxterra. Only where I'm using schwalbe do I Sometimes use the same compound front and rear, and this never when I'm riding tech.
Good review. Have you given the Maxxis Aggressor or Minion SS a go on the rear? They have been my favourite rear tyres on my eeeb with a MM or DHR on the front.
Haven't tried either of those, but currently running the Rock Razer / Hans Dampf on my MTB and Rekon / DHF on my Emtb. I tend not to ride in muddy conditions, so kinda feel like I've landed on two combinations that work for me
I do not think Maxxis makes the Rekon 2.6" in that compound any more. I used for my (mainly) dry hardpack summer riding a 3.0" wide Nobby Nic in snakeskin/speedgrip at the rear. Speed was better that my previously used DHF 2.8 EXO MaxxTerra. Grip was not so good, esp. wet roots were terrible. However, as you noticed the number of knobs is the same between different widths, at 3.0 width the effect was ever bigger. So, not very reliable when cornering leaned over, but the tyre cleared mud very well.
I liked the Rekon but felt like I couldn't fully trust it when really leaning hard. It never actually let go on me though, so I cant really say I dont recommend it. I prefer it as a rear tyre though.
I had a similar experience with the ardent on the rear, now Its a great tire but yea something to be aware of... running rekon on my other bike its great.
I think the Ardent it fine as a rear tyre, it rolls fast, wears well and has decent traction on the climbs, but there are better rears in the Maxxis lineup. IMO forecaster & Reckon are better options.
@@mddobbs I use the Rekon 3C Maxx terra on my emtb, very grippy and works well when under power. I'd go maxx speed or dual compound on a trail bike unless you were doing more gravity focused stuff in which case stick with maxx terra , or even a more aggressive tyre like the aggressor. I do like the Rekon as a rear tho.
I disagree, the previous generations maybe, but the current versions do not work well that way. The HD has a more aggressive tread pattern with more consistent cornering. The NN is a decent trail tyre but does not perform well when the terrain get steeper. Schwalbe deliberately designed the new HD as an enduro tyre and you can tell in the way it rides.
@@trickyrickymtb5622I'm with you on this one as well, based on the feedback in this video and me wanting to run wider 2.6 tires would a HD front and rear work better for more consistent cornering grip maybe a soft up front and an addix speedgrip up front?
@@tonybailey89 yes that would work well and I would run it. The HD even in the soft compound doesn't rail like something like DHF but it feels more predictable in the transitions.
trickyricky MTB there a bit softer than some other tyres so wear a little quicker but not overly fast and there not prone to punctures,I think they make a good front and rear Tyre, there’s no big channel down the sides so no dead zone when cornering
I'm just the opposite. I do not like the Hans Dampf on the front at all. I have laid into a corner with a ardent. But the Hans kicks out on me. I think my favorite setup could be ground control front fast trak rear.
@@dargo6998 been running the Rekon on the rear, but switched to the dissector for the softer conditions. Keen to see how fast the dissector rolls. Will Post a review once I've had chance to properly test it out
@@dargo6998 can't say I've noticed that much difference in rolling speed between the HD and the DHF on the front. I'm running the Maxx Terra compound in the EXO casing.
maxxis assegai over magic mary anytime anyplace....its a bit slow rolling but its all forgiven u u forget about it when u go down and u just trust in it. i think its the best tire from maxxis.....
I like the assegai, but on a trail bike it just feels too slow for me. I'm loving the MM in the new Super Trail casing tbh, rolls way better than I expected and I feel as confident with it than with the assegai.
I prefer the Maxxis Dissector to the Recon for the front tire. It rolls great while still providing the cornering control the Ardent does not have.
My favourite tyre for versatility and all round use is the Hans dampf addix speed grip in the Apex casing. Will post a longer term review of the Rekons in the coming weeks. In the meantime I'd be interested to here what you're all riding and why?
all said..... new maxxis assegai rules as front.....it just sticks in all conditions..... i tried it and im amazed ....it never lets go
Ditch the depressing music.
Nice review but cut the music!
Thanks for the feedback, have cut the music in more recent vids 👍
Use tires with the most grip in the front. All of your combinations have the softer compound tire in the rear
No they don't, all my rears are dual compound, with my fronts being Maxxterra. Only where I'm using schwalbe do I Sometimes use the same compound front and rear, and this never when I'm riding tech.
Good review. Have you given the Maxxis Aggressor or Minion SS a go on the rear? They have been my favourite rear tyres on my eeeb with a MM or DHR on the front.
Haven't tried either of those, but currently running the Rock Razer / Hans Dampf on my MTB and Rekon / DHF on my Emtb. I tend not to ride in muddy conditions, so kinda feel like I've landed on two combinations that work for me
I do not think Maxxis makes the Rekon 2.6" in that compound any more.
I used for my (mainly) dry hardpack summer riding a 3.0" wide Nobby Nic in snakeskin/speedgrip at the rear. Speed was better that my previously used DHF 2.8 EXO MaxxTerra. Grip was not so good, esp. wet roots were terrible. However, as you noticed the number of knobs is the same between different widths, at 3.0 width the effect was ever bigger. So, not very reliable when cornering leaned over, but the tyre cleared mud very well.
Hey, how did the Rekons work out for you?
Planing to run rekon 2.6 in the front, 2.35 ardent race in the back on my 120mm hardtail. 😀
I liked the Rekon but felt like I couldn't fully trust it when really leaning hard. It never actually let go on me though, so I cant really say I dont recommend it. I prefer it as a rear tyre though.
I had a similar experience with the ardent on the rear, now Its a great tire but yea something to be aware of... running rekon on my other bike its great.
Longer term review of Ardent on rear available ? What is your assessment? I expect that others are also interested. Verbal response would be fine.
I think the Ardent it fine as a rear tyre, it rolls fast, wears well and has decent traction on the climbs, but there are better rears in the Maxxis lineup. IMO forecaster & Reckon are better options.
@@trickyrickymtb5622 Thanks, I have heard great things about the Rekon too!
@@mddobbs I use the Rekon 3C Maxx terra on my emtb, very grippy and works well when under power. I'd go maxx speed or dual compound on a trail bike unless you were doing more gravity focused stuff in which case stick with maxx terra , or even a more aggressive tyre like the aggressor. I do like the Rekon as a rear tho.
Thank you, very good review !
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The Hans Dampf is a rear tyre and the nobby Nic a front. I would suggest you use it that way and the Nobby Nic rolls great
I disagree, the previous generations maybe, but the current versions do not work well that way. The HD has a more aggressive tread pattern with more consistent cornering. The NN is a decent trail tyre but does not perform well when the terrain get steeper. Schwalbe deliberately designed the new HD as an enduro tyre and you can tell in the way it rides.
@@trickyrickymtb5622I'm with you on this one as well, based on the feedback in this video and me wanting to run wider 2.6 tires would a HD front and rear work better for more consistent cornering grip maybe a soft up front and an addix speedgrip up front?
@@tonybailey89 yes that would work well and I would run it. The HD even in the soft compound doesn't rail like something like DHF but it feels more predictable in the transitions.
Bontrager xr4 are a nice balance of speed and grip
Would you recommend as a front or rear? And what's the wear like?
trickyricky MTB there a bit softer than some other tyres so wear a little quicker but not overly fast and there not prone to punctures,I think they make a good front and rear Tyre, there’s no big channel down the sides so no dead zone when cornering
I'm just the opposite. I do not like the Hans Dampf on the front at all. I have laid into a corner with a ardent. But the Hans kicks out on me. I think my favorite setup could be ground control front fast trak rear.
I've found the limit of the HD, switched to maxxis DHF now. Running the Dissector on the rear at the moment
@@trickyrickymtb5622 what about rolling resistance. I want to be able to go fast and still be able to corner. What are you running on the rear.
@@dargo6998 been running the Rekon on the rear, but switched to the dissector for the softer conditions. Keen to see how fast the dissector rolls. Will Post a review once I've had chance to properly test it out
@@dargo6998 can't say I've noticed that much difference in rolling speed between the HD and the DHF on the front. I'm running the Maxx Terra compound in the EXO casing.
maxxis assegai over magic mary anytime anyplace....its a bit slow rolling but its all forgiven u u forget about it when u go down and u just trust in it. i think its the best tire from maxxis.....
I like the assegai, but on a trail bike it just feels too slow for me. I'm loving the MM in the new Super Trail casing tbh, rolls way better than I expected and I feel as confident with it than with the assegai.
cut the annoying music i would listen you otherwise.. using nobby nic and hans dampf on ebike..
Yes I've had a couple of comments re the music. Still learning with this youtube stuff. Comments taken on board 👍
Also HD / NN on the ebike was a very nice combination, didnt feel any need to change that. Will be running that combo on the new Neuron ON.
@@trickyrickymtb5622 keep it up, m using neuron on 5.0 2019.. 😉 great bike
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