Additionally, the Assegai is available in the longer-wearing Dual compound and the softer and grippier MaxxGrip compound. Bis der Reifen komplett aufgearbeitet war, vergingen dann aber doch einige Tage – darunter auch viele Fahrten auf den schroffen, steinigen Trails in Finale Ligure.
The tall knobs punch through dust and loam to find traction, but also offer support and confidence on wet roots and rocks. An XL Nomad was waiting, sporting shiny new Maxxis shoes. Even though the slowing was minimal as I chased Greg Minnaar and Luca Shaw (they were being good hosts and going easy on us), the Assegai’s let me brake late and hard in the loose shale soil. Joey from Maxxis guided me up through a back door and into an industrial building next to the Santa Cruz HQ. Maxxis says that traditionally constructed tires can become overly square in profile when used on wider rims and optimizing the tire’s construction for wider rims makes the tire perform better. To be fair though, it takes a relatively smooth surface for me to notice the resistance that a tread pattern causes on a front tire. While they made me feel like I was dragging an anchor on the climb, that isn’t what they were intended to do. The person with the smartest and most helpful replies will earn some sweet new gear. This brings me to what I think is a critical aspect of the Assegai’s design and how it compares to the DHF.Maxxis — as well as other brands — make a number of terrific rear-specific tires. Beschädigungen? Gewicht lässt sich am E-Bike ohnehin an anderer Stelle sinnvoller einsparen.Mit der Maxxis-Kombination aus Assegai am Vorderrad und Minion DHR II hinten sind wir förmlich wie auf Schienen gefahren.
I was given a set of 2.5 3C MAXXGRIP DH casing 29” tires to test, which I threw on my Santa Cruz Hightower LT trail bike. Maxxis was kind enough to invite us out to the forests of Santa Cruz, California to get some initial impressions on the new Assegai just a few weeks after the big show in Monterey.Normally media camps move pretty slow, but not this trip. Simple as that.In the past, Noah Bodman has written about how intermediate knobs can reduce the effectiveness of the side knobs during hard cornering, essentially making it harder to access and fully utilize those side knobs.
You could definitely use the Assegai as a rear tire. Greg Minnaar, a native of South Africa, thought it was a fitting name for a tire ready to do battle on the mountain. Das gelang uns ebenso gut wie harte Bremsmanöver. Minnaar said that these are to aid in traction when transitioning from the center lugs over to the side lugs, which are triple and single siped in an alternating pattern and borrowed from the High Roller II.
Depending on your own cornering technique, you may experience this difference. Though no dates were given, the team hinted that the tire will also be available in less aggressive casings and compounds later this year. Given the intended market of these tires, Maxxis’ ultra-sticky 3C MaxxGrip rubber was the compound of choice.
This can make for more accessible grip if you’re not someone who’s always committed to really leaning your bike over through every turn.For many riders, having predictable grip at the range of lean angles is of supreme importance. off-road.cc is dedicated to bringing you the best coverage of all off-road riding Aggressive DH and enduro rubber for wider rims Fresh rubber, a mullet bike, battery powered pump plus other new gearUpdated Ariel, a brand new e-bike and a budget Kili-FlyerWheelset to offer specific front and rear characteristicsShimano M8000 XT 11 Speed Cassette - 11-46 / 11 SpeedTroy Lee Designs Method Modular Knee Guards - Black / Medium / LargeMavic XA Pro Carbon 29" Rear Wheel (WTS) - 29" Boost BlackMavic Crossride Tubeless Pulse 27.5" Front Wheel (WTS) - 15mm x 100mmNorthwave Flash GTX Winter Boots - 41 Black | Cycling ShoesShimano XT M8000 Shadow+ Rear Derailleur - 11 Speed - Medium Cage GSShimano Saint M820 Hydraulic Disc Brakes - I-spec B CompatibleShimano XT M8000 I-Spec II Disc Brake Assembly - Left Hand Front BrakeGrippy, confident and predictable, if not the fastest for a semi-slickDo new casings make it easier to choose the right tyre?
Maxxis differenziert bei seinen Reifen übrigens nicht zwischen E-Bike- und Non E-Bike-Modellen – alle Reifen sind für E-Bikes freigegeben. This is the reason the Assegai caught my attention. Reviews, buying advice and news. In my experience, regardless of how easy or hard it is to get the tire on the rim, large, tubeless mountain bike tires require the pressure of an air compressor or a booster-style floor pump. Point the bike down and the Assegai’s come into their element. For those not familiar with University of Santa Cruz, aside from being a solid UC school, the campus is also home to some insane riding. Die härtere und somit langlebigere MaxxTerra-Ausführung hätte ebenso gut ihren Zweck erfüllt.
The result is the Maxxis Assegai (pronounced “assy guy”). Look: there are a lot of great tires out there and no single tire can possibly do it all. As he said, it’s certainly not a mud spike, and doesn’t truly excel in these conditions, but it’s adequate.
(Sorry) DHF vs Assegai vs Magic Mary vs Wild Enduro.
Leave a comment and vote up the most thoughtful comments and each month we’ll pick a winner. Durchschläge steckte der Maxxis Minion DHR II locker weg.
When looking at the stated weight of a DHF with the same casing and compound, the Assegai is reportedly 50 grams heavier. Greg Minaar is the winningest World Cup downhill racer in history, so it stands to reason that he knows a thing or two about tires. The variation in terrain made for the perfect testing grounds. Kleine Schläge und Unebenheiten konnten so kaum zum Fahrer durchdringen.Der Rollwiderstand fällt beim Maxxis Minion DHR II angenehmer als beim Assegai auf.