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Maxxis
Tested
Weaker in comparison
27.8 W · rank 16 of 20 comparable XC tires
11.1 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
XC-Reifen mit etwas mehr Profilhöhe als der Aspen – vielseitiger bei lockerem Untergrund.
Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.
Width, casing and compound decide how a tire really rides. We only show what was actually measured – and label estimates honestly.
Reference: recommended pressure 24 psi (1.65 bar) – an assumption, not a test pressure.
More pressure: less rolling resistance, less grip, less comfort. Tougher casing: more protection, more weight. Softer compound: more grip, more rolling resistance.
Modelled values are assumptions based on the stated measurement points – not a lab test.
Editorial assessment on a 1–10 scale. Grip index: 7.7
These grades describe the tire model, not one specific width or compound – no reliable per-version grades exist.
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Scores from 1 to 10: higher is better.
Every variant the manufacturer lists, with its own claimed data. Missing values stay blank.
| 27.5" | 2.25" · 57 mm | EXO(Trail) | Dual | 687 g | ||
| 27.5" | 2.35" · 60 mm | EXO(Trail) | Dual | 744 g | ||
| 29" | 2.25" · 57 mm | EXO(Trail) | Dual | 759 g | ||
| 29" | 2.35" · 60 mm | EXO(Trail) | Dual | 837 g | ||
| 29" | 2.4" · 61 mm | EXO(Trail) | MaxxSpeed | 825 g | ||
| 29" | 2.4" · 61 mm | EXO(Trail) | Dual | 836 g |
The value in brackets is our brand-neutral casing class (Light, Trail, Enduro, Downhill) – not a manufacturer statement.
Real test-rig values – not an estimate. Tested variant: Rekon Race MaxxSpeed EXO/TR 2.4 (gemessene Variante).
Watts measured on the test rig: lower is better. The 1-10 ratings on this page: higher is better.
No lab of our own: measurements come from the third-party test named above – the source is linked directly.
Rank 16 of 20 · lower is better
Rank 3 of 20 · higher is better
Rank 20 of 20 · lower is better
Tested: Calculated from the stored measurements – compared only within the same test series and category (XC).
Weaker in comparison
27.8 W · rank 16 of 20 comparable XC tires
11.1 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.
Strong in comparison
69 points · rank 3 of 20 comparable XC tires
3 points behind the best value in the same test series. More points means more compound grip on smooth surfaces.
Weaker in comparison
814 g · rank 20 of 20 comparable XC tires
222 g behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer grams is better, but usually costs casing stability.
Measurements from different test rigs are not directly comparable – Sources & method.
Our own summaries – the full test is available at the source.
MTB-News.de
January 2021The editors test the wider Wide Trail XC tires Maxxis Aspen and Rekon Race, with which Nino Schurter became world champion in 2019. Despite the increased width, both models impress with good rolling resistance and speed in XC racing.
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