Maxxis XC/Trail Tires - The Best Light & Fast Options!
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- There is a ton of great XC/trail bike MTB tires out there. Maxxis has some killer models to consider. The Ikon, Ardent, Ardent Race, Forekaster, Rekon, Aspen etc. You might be asking yourself, what tire should I get? Does it roll fast? How much does it weigh? Does it have enough grip? We try to answer these frequently asked questions and focus solely on Maxxis' lineup for XC (cross country) and lighter trail tires that you should be checking out. Whether you are a weight weenie like Jeff, or just want a fast-rolling tire but don't know what tire combination to run, we go over the best pairs and tread to run depending on what conditions you ride in. Cross-country mountain biking is still very popular and the spandex warriors still need tire recommendations. Press play, sit back and shave your legs while we learn you a thing or two on XC mtb tires.
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What’s your current tire setup?
Ikon 2.2 in the rear, with Ardent Race 2.35 up front for Late Spring through early Fall. Early Spring, Late Fall I run Ardent Race 2.35 in the rear with a Forekaster 2.35 up front, and then in Winter/Wet I run Forekaster 2.35 front and rear.
Aspen front and rear, good enough for xc in the dry and won’t kill you in the wet.
2.6 Magic Mary front and rear
Fast trak on the front and Crossmark on the rear. I know it may sound a little bit odd, but it works well with my epic ht
XKing 2.2 front, RaceKing 2.2 back, both RaceSport
1:07 Ikon
2:03 Aspen
2:22 Forekaster
3:34 Ardent / Ardent Race
3:58: Rekon
4:28 DHR II
You're welcome, America.
This really wasn't necessary. I mean the video isn't even 6 minutes long. You're acting like it's a long drawn out 20 minute long boring video with unnecessary rambling.
@@swashington942 Easy tiger. That wasn't what I'm implying at all. I just wanted to allow people to jump ahead if they are researching a particular tire. The video is great.
Sir, is it possible to introduce the maxxis pace at first?
Well done with these videos! Really appreciate all the effort you guys put into them!
this is a pretty bulletproof review on these tires. super awesome insight to the maxxis tire scene. just went with an ardent race rear and ardent front on Santa Cruz reserve wheels. Can't wait to officially try out this combo!
Well...
DHF 2.5 front/DHRII 2.3 rear is what I was running on my 'lighter' trail bike. I'm not the only one! :D
nice one, love my aspens front and back on xc hardtail looking forward to updated design for those as seen on nino schurters bike
This is the best XC tyre breakdown I've seen. I also enjoyed your other tyre videos as theres so much to choose from and its hard to make a decision
Thank you for the feedback!
I just love the Worldwide Cyclery tutorials, very unbiased and super informative
Thanks for the love :)
Basically have xx style trails here. I just run High Roller 2s on one bike and the Minions on the other. I just ride for fun so I don't worry much about it!
Excellent work, man! Thank you :)
Just ordered a pair of Ikons (60tpi) thanks to your recommendations. Thanks!
'Bout time you included XC stuff. XC riders have been excluded for a while...not everyone can or wants to 'Send It'. The best setup for me, the closest in my area, is Schwalbe Thunder Burts. This is mostly packed sand/loose over soft. Next closest area I would choose Rekon/Ikon. This area is loose over hard.
The the Ikon be good for loose over hard quarry trails?
@@peatyblinders92 yes its great on hardpack
Right? I feel like XC is more like what a traditional MTB should be. Everyone in the mtb groups I've joined wants to do jumps and downhill. I just wanna enjoy and nice off road single track lol
Xc races send it. Common misconception of xc races
im pretty sure everyone wants to send but not everyone can send it i dont live in a place where i can do Enduro every weekend
My son is running 2.4 High Roller 2. Been great so far.
Pivot Mach 4 SL, came with Ardent Race 29x2.2 front and rear. For So Cal riding the ardent race up front was feeling a little sketchy and unpredictable. Replaced the front with a Forekastor 2.35 and that made a huge difference.
You should try this combo. I'm on a 26er hardtail for XC & light trail by the way. High Roller 26x2.20 up front & Crossmark rear. 26x1.90. Stupidly fast & good grips.
Just switched from nobby nic 27.5x3” to rekon+ 27.5x2.8’s skinwall tubeless front and rear. Looking forward to trying them out!
I agree with the FOREKASTERS as a great all around tire, they seem to work well in all conditions. They are light and I have found them to be durable. I run the 2.35 x 29 in the rear and 2.6 in the front and that is an awesome combo. Low rolling resistance, low weight, good in damp to dry conditions and predictable traction. They break away consistently and do not throw you any surprises. I ride on the east coast (mostly NC) so it can be anything from Pisgah trails to fast and flatter XC singletrack.
Amen. I started with an Aggressor in the rear and a DHR II up front and it just felt too sluggish. I switched to an Ikon rear/Forekaster front and have been stoked with it. The Forekaster still seems to hook up in the corners but feels so much snappier than a DHR.
After watching a bunch of your videos, I decided on DHRii 2.4 front / Rekon 2.4 rear . Took them for a 10 mile ride yesterday (mixed xc / single trak) great combo thanks! Was about to head out to anadel state park for more of a “test” but saw you posted this so stopped to watch. Keep up the great work. Ordered some parts from your website last week. Will keep supporting.
Thank you so much Bryan! Kick ass. Glad we could help. And your tire setup us my (Jeff) personal favorite and what you see on my trail bike 😎
Worldwide Cyclery Jeff just got home. 21 miles 2500 vert mostly single track, rock garden / loose over hard. Rock garden climbs :) So much knobby traction!
This setup is stellar. I have 15+ days at Annadel and Every trail I’ve ridden 3+ times. Never the less i managed 47 personal achievements on strava! If thats not a testament to this setup I don’t know what is...
@@EastSide_Motel I ran the DC in front and DC rear. I wanted to be able to move the front DHR 2.4 to the back eventually. My Recon lasted a long time and about 6 rides ago it got a puncture to large for a bacon strip. The tread was basically gone. I ended up upgrading to a DHF 2.5 maxxterra up front. Ive put about 100 mtb miles on it since. I love how much more grip I'm getting. The resistance is up from the previous combo but moving to Tahoe I needed something better for loose over hard. My new Rimpo v2 on order comes with Maxxis Assegai 29” x 2.5” WT, EXO+ casing, 120tpi front and rear... I asked the shop to leave the rear off. it's a decent front tire but a DOG in the back. I will replace the rear with a DHR 2.4 DC
love the ikon on the rear. very fast and good climbing traction, and loose and fun on the way down!
I’m surprised no one rocks the FOREKASTERS. I run the 2.35 front and rear. Super awesome tire. The Forekaster is great in a lot of conditions. I’ll switch back and forth to a minion front and aggressor in the back. Both combos have different attributes. Once used to the FOREKASTERS you can predict the looser ride and actually use it to your advantage. That’s my opinion... Maxxis is the best 🤙
I have been running Forekasters f&r. When the bike is straight up to slightly angled, they are great. When leaned over, I find the front end washes out. Before damning the tires (which was my initial reaction), look at the bike set up. In my case (a Scott Spark), it may be that the stem needs to be lengthened (a 60mm instead of the stock 50mm). hard to tell until next season.
@@silentmonk1189 I found the same thing. Forekasters wash out very easily.
Appreciate the knowledge!
Great video, perfect explanation, concise and and on point. Thanks
Ardent race up front and ikon at the back - tearing it up in uk
2.2 or 2.35?
gonna try your setup with a rekon in the rear and a dhr 2 in the front but I'm gonna go 29x2.6 for both, live in NM and its very dry and rocky here so this seems like a good set up for when I'm on my local trail, and for when I decide to hit up Angel Fire. thanks for the helpful video! keep em coming!
Current setup rolls super smooth with plenty of grip so far: Rr Maxxis Chronicle 27.5+, Fr WTB Trail Boss 29"+ or Maxxis Recon 27.5+. Gonna switch soon and try Conti cross king 2.6 Rr and new Conti Mt king 2.6 Fr.
I don’t usually ride Xc but when I do I pick maxxis
Thanks WWC, this is the best video I've seen to explain tyre differences and choices. Great job! (I'm running Forekaster 2.35's front and rear on a Scott Spark. Pretty happy with that but might try Ardents next.)
I run a DHR II up front on my Spark with the stock Forekaster in the rear. Awesome combo!
Have you tried the ardent yet?? I can't quite decide for a front tire in my hardtail. I've read that the Ardent is better in the rear, so i want to try the Forecaster upfront. But i'm reading not so great comments about them. People seem to wash out when they lean...
@@jorge4254 I run ardent on my Scott Scale hardtail, front and rear. Offers great grip on dry and dusty conditions. Forekaster is better in the wet. I think anyway.
@@petere2029 thanks. I end up going for a beffier alternative. Miniond
DHR II in the front. I'm getting used to the change but fenomenal grip so far. I don't know how it compares to an ardent but the only made the ardent in 2.25 or 2.4. The 2.4 version was as heavy as the dhr 2 in 2.3 so That's what i end up going for. With the 3c maxterra compound
@@jorge4254 that sounds great. Hope you get good results. Enjoy the ride!
thanks for the video. any idea for maxxis crossmark?
Damn, i just can not get enough of that Yeti...geo, colors etc so fine :-D
Try YT Jeffsy, it smokes the Yeti. Pole Stamina is even better.
Currently run front DHR2, rear Beaver on my Intense Sniper Trail.
The 2.0 Beaver looks spindly but in the wet PNW winter it grips like mad in the wet, muddy rooty enviros AND is crazy light at around 500g. It makes for an immediately noticable improvement acceleration and climbs. Kinda surprised it doesn't get much attention because almost every review is unusually positive. I guess its size scares people off.
Im building my hardtail and im gonna use DT swiss x432 rims with 25mm inner, what combinations should I use? For trail use. Thank you!
What’s a good set up for some Texas trails. I want grip. I have a 2020 x caliber 9 29
What setup you recommend for the street and slight trail and rocks ? I got 27.5 x 2.10 right now
Well ... i have waited for this video for a long time. BUT!!!!!!! Go do a video with cross comparisons with Continental and Bontrager Tires!!!!!!
on my Yeti ASRc Recon F&R, 2.4F 2.25R works well here in Co
Aspen in the rear and Rekon 2.25 in the front. While the Rekon is a bit more tire than the the aspen I was running up front, it has a bunch of grip at it’s disposal. It’s much more reliable when racing in sandy soil composition which is very prevalent in the Southeast and Southern Piedmont region of North Carolina. The Aspen hooks up surprisingly well through chattery corners despite it’s extremely low profile tread and no suspension out back.
The Rekon Race is worth a mention to in this line up if you ask me. Much better for cornering (more grip and more predictable) than the Icons, and with low thread in the middle they're one of the faster tires out there. Good to use front & back in dry & (somewhat) wet.
Excelente informacion. El unico video bien explicado. Me gustaria otro video mas pausado con todas las combinaciones Maxxis. que te parece Rekon delante y Rekon race detras, para ir rapido en seco? gracias y saludos
What about the Rekon Race? Curious if anyone at WC is into XC racing enough to use those
I just ordered high roller II tiers for my front and back set up. I run light trail but getting more into som heavy trail and what I considered light down hill. Should I set up the rear tire with a different tier?
Thanks!!!
I was wondering what you think of the minion ss
I’m all about that grip up front! Dhr2 2.3 or forecaster with ardent race or ardent out rear.
So will the dhr 2 2.3 in the front will it fit on a cross country bike or is it to fat of a tire ,
?
@@isidromuniz1322 it should fit most or all XC bikes
I got a 2019 atx 2 giant which tires do you recommend for the street as well light trail
Just got ardent race front and rear for my hardtail
I've got a Forekaster up front but I want something with more grip. So the DHR II is recommended as a front tire? I assumed DHR was intended to be a a rear tire and the DHF was meant to be used as a front tire.
I pressed play, sat back and shaved my balls while I learnt a thing or two on XC mtb tires. Forekaster 2.35 up front, Ardent Race 2.35 rear.
Lmao wtf
I’m running a 120mm travel xc oriented bike.. Ikon on the back, Ardent on the front. Ardent is good in all conditions and surfaces up front, the Ikon can be a bit slippery on wet/damp rock, otherwise it performs admirably
What’s the sweet spot in terms of rim width for xc/trail?
Question csn i upgrade my tires from 27.5 to 29er ? I have a medium diamondback atroz.
ironically over 15yrs ago I was running a Rear specific on my GT downhill up front.. man I copped some flack.. glad I'm not the only weird one 😂
I found Crossmark at a bike shop but then saw that they weren't tubeless ready (I need sealant because I'm stupid) and so I looked at the DHR II. The problem is that I use 26 inch tires and 2.4 is too wide (I use 2.1-2.2) so I'll have to see online. This video was helpful.
So with the rekon in 2.4 on the rear what size do you like in the dhr 2 up front?
The Maxxis Forekaster and the Vittoria Barzo look very similar tires. Which tire would you recommand the most? Which is faster rolling, more grip, more durable and more punctureproof?
Looking to go 29x2.4 Rekon F and 29x2.35 Ardent Race R on a Fuel EX. I'm not hard on tires and I don't corner hard. Looking to keep grippy and save weight.
What do have you on the back jeff?
I am currently running Continental Cross King 2.0 in the front and Mountain King 2.3 in the back, would suggest set of Cross Kings for dry and solid terrain or a set of Mountain Kings for wet and loose terrain(I have to switch their sides every half a year)
Is it possible to do an updated video for this category?
Where does loose rocky conditions fit into the mix?
Where would the crossmark II fit in in this lineup?
Just bought ardent 2.4s for my yeti sb5.5 because I wanted the skin walls. Looks like they don’t make a minion 29er in skinwall which is pretty disappointing for those who want a beefier tire
sir ive watch this video many time and it open my mind in tire combo..but sir im planning to buy a minion dhr 2 27.5 x 2.30 for front tire and rekon race/ardent 27.5 x 2.25 for rear tire for the xc bikeis this still a good combo sir? 🇵🇭
i got the recon in the rear and the dhr II in the front to absolutely shred the trails
Just got 2 Maxxis Ardent 26x2.4 Folding Dual-Compound Exo Tubeless Tire for a trek marlin 7 is that a good choice that’s what was recommended at my bike shop
Hi, can I use maxxis ikon Tyre for touring bike?
So for soft mud, autumn condition Forekaster front and Ardent Race rear is good option?
What would you use for a XC bike in very muddy conditions. I like going long in wet conditions (think british rain mud baths). I have been using the Ikons without really realising they were a race tire.
what is better in the mud a Ikon or Ardent Race?
ok im gonna do ardent front/ ardent race rear , or forekaster front /rekon rear
For XC racing Ardent race 2.2 Front,Ikon 2,2 rear or F/R Rekon 2,25 also great setup.
other good setups Forekaster 2,35 front/ Ardent race 2,2 rear or Forekasters 2,35 F/R
is the emphasis on grip on the front and rolling resistance on the rear when considering tire combos ?
I used ardent race front and ikon at rear
Hey Im running good year newton st 2.6 in front, and it always slides out on me at pretty much any speed on loose dirt. Is this tire crap? Why would keep that from tire planted more for aggressive riding. Ohh yeah my rear is dhr2. Feedback would be great!!
I just swapped my stock Bontrager XR2 comp for the Maxxis Rekon Race. Immediately I could feel better traction, and rolling speed.
What about Rekon race?
Will definitely have to try out that DHR II/Rekon Setup
Did you ever try it?
@@nicolasjuniorcaminero2526 I tried a Dissector/Rekon (It's pretty flat where I live) and It's fantastic.
@@diegovillacrez8349 do you think the DHR II/ rekon worth it? I live in nyc and there’s occasional trail.
@@nicolasjuniorcaminero2526 Well I'd imagine stuff is steeper and chunkier over there than in south Florida. I'd probably be happy with Rekon/DHRII somewhere where it gets steep but don't wanna sacrifice too much on rolling speed. Most probably worth it.
I have a DHRII on the back of my second bike and it has ALWAYS stayed put. I'm sure you could expect the same on the front.
Thoughts on the Rekon Race??
How about Ardent Race front and Rekon Race rear for XC ?
What is a good tire for wet pavement?
Come on then WWC... i need your advice... racing XC in very wet, gloopy, sticky mud?... Best recommendation? Here in the UK we are now hitting those really wet days... and when racing XC with the dog I need a combo that rolls fast, but still grips well over thick mud, wet roots etc... any help would be really appreciated.
Should i get 27.5 x 2.2 ikons or ardent races ?
What does ETRTO mean in maxxis page,?
My personal favorite combos
Xc / race combos
Dry conditions:
Rekon Race 2.3" back / Rekon 2.4" front
Wet conditions:
Rekon 2.4 back / Forekaster 2.6 front
trail combo
Rekon 2.4 WT 3C maxxterra back and front
Enduro combo
Absolutely love Minion SS on back /DHR II 2.4 maxxterra front
Or on bad weather or loose stuff i put aggressor to back 🤘🏼
Ill use these on my Mondraker Foxy29 Carbon 👍🏼
Foxy 29 😍 jealous!
@@WorldwideCyclery that is one hell of a good lookin bike! 😛❤️
Would a Rekon on the back, and DHR II on the front be faster than High Roller II’s on both front and back?
I would recommend a rekon on the back and a DHF on the front
I have ikon 2.35 can i pair it to Ardent 2.25 front ?
Nice sample of Nine Inch Nails at the beginning there
which is faster on tarmac road maxxis pace or ikon?
How about the crossmark?
How about Recon race?
I am looking into it for xc hardtail at rear.
What's your opinion?
For the right trail conditions its prob really good. Dry, hardpack, something you can really go quick over without worrying about traction.
Pretty spot on recommendations 👍🏻currently conti race kings racesport on my xc bike has to be one of the fastest rolling tires out there and does better then I'd imagine in wet and muddy trails since it's fast dry tire
Turner #51 I went threw two of those in 2.4 on the rear. (1200ish miles) Very light / durable. The loose over hard was awful though also it didn’t tech climb well and wore really fast. Just swapped 1 ride ago to the 2.4 rekon DC exo wt
I want to run Rekon in the front and Rekon race in the back
Rolling resistance tests are done at pressures none of us really run. A mud tyre at 30psi might roll better than a semi slick at 20psi. So you can basically run a muddier tyre at different pressures according to the conditions and do just fine.
Dhr on the front ? 🤔
Unfortunately need some compromise because I downhill what I uphill, so need tyre for climbing as good as for downhill, what to choose ? Rekon family ?
So far I have Dhr on the back and thinking about dhf or Schwalbe magic Mary on front, but bit worried how tough, difficult will be climbing, rolling resistance and weight 🤔 really tough decision
On my avanti torrent Ardent up front Crossmark on the back. On my scott spark Aggressor up front Ardent race on the back.
Is it ok to use forekaster as rear and ardent as front?
IDK what you went for in the end, but you might want to use them reverse :)
Ikon or Aspen or Ardent in the sandy desert southwest where I need speed but can't fort to wipe out on fast jeep road turns ?
What is a good tire for a mix of hard packed and sandy trail?
Probably the Rekon front and Ikon rear, my next combo
What about crossmark?
trek marlin 7, doing road/light dirt trails with bontrager xr2 which is trash which would be ok with mostly dry some wet roads?
Ikon tubeless and if wet run lower psi for grip? I'm going for these on my rift zone 29er as stock veetire crown gem are slow as hell 😉😂😁
I’ve stuck 2 Ardent races 26 x2.2 on a Riese and Muller Multicharger. Let’s see how that goes!
if I want more transition in the front, can I pair a Rekon in the rear with an Ardent in the front?
I ran this last year and liked it
Recon race?