Maxxis Assegai tyre 29 x 2.50 TR 3C DH

Maxxis Assegai tyre 29 x 2.50 TR 3C DH

The Assegai is named after the traditional spear of South African Zulu chieftains. Greg Minnaar, who helped create it, chose the name because this tyre is ideal for mountain battles.

The tall knobs can bite into dusty ground to find the traction needed, but they also provide support and confidence on wet rocks and boulders. While other tyres excel in certain conditions, the new Maxxis Assegai is made for fast riding anywhere.

TR (Tubeless Ready) – tubeless is the law!

Todays world is extremely favourable to tubeless systems using sealant. Maxxis TR tyres fully match this trend. On the one hand they are considerably lighter than the previously used LUST (Light UST) variants, yet their construction and bead shape perfectly meet the needs of tubeless setups. Tubeless tyres can be run at lower pressure, which increases the contact patch and the treads ability to follow the terrain, while removing the risk of a pinch puncture, i.e. damage to the tube. Last but not least, weight is saved, and without a separate tube the friction inside the wheel is reduced too.

EXO Protection

In the world of trail and all-mountain fun, riders often move over rocks and among other sharp obstacles, so appropriate sidewall protection must be kept in mind. The EXO Protection solution uses an additional layer of extra-durable material that protects the tyre around its entire circumference, especially against abrasion and cuts. This material is also highly flexible, so ride characteristics are not affected – only the weight increases slightly.

Dual, Single and 3C compounds

It all starts with the basic variant labelled Single, meaning one compound for the whole tread, which however does not occur on Maxxis sport tyres. The starting point is the more advanced Dual compound, which uses rubber of two hardnesses. Specifically a firmer centre and inner structure of the tyre guaranteeing stability and low rolling resistance, plus softer sides and a surface layer for maximum grip when biting and in corners.

manufacturer code - ETB00064500