Assegai

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Greg Minnaar's signature tire - the Maxxis Assegai - provides tenacious, predictable grip across the entire profile no matter the lean angle. The Assegai can be used front and rear for a surefooted feel or as a front paired with a faster rolling rear tire.

  • Dual compound, 3C MaxxTerra, or 3C MaxxGrip options
  • 60 TPI, DoubleDown (2x120 TPI), or Downhill (2x60 TPI) casing options
  • EXO or EXO+ puncture protection options
  • Wide Trail (WT) sizes are optimized for 35mm inner width rims
  • Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Category: Trail, Enduro, Downhill

Recommended use: All trail, enduro, and downhill conditions

Recommended installation: Front

SPECIFICATIONS

Specs

Part #
Size
ETRTO
TPI
Bead
Weight (g)
Compound
Max PSI
Tech
Color
Application
27.5"
27.5X2.50WT
TB00017200
27.5X2.50WT
63-584
60
FOLDABLE
1,254
3C MAXX GRIP
50
3CG/TR/DH
Black
DOWNHILL
27.5X2.50WT
TB00163200
27.5X2.50WT
63-584
60
FOLDABLE
1,005
3C MAXX TERRA
50
3CT/EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
27.5X2.50WT
TB00163300
27.5X2.50WT
63-584
60
FOLDABLE
1,090
DUAL
50
EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
27.5X2.50WT
TB00308200
27.5X2.50WT
63-584
60
FOLDABLE
1,049
3C MAXX GRIP
50
3CG/EXO+/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
27.5X2.50WT
TB00097500
27.5X2.50WT
63-584
120
FOLDABLE
1,225
3C MAXX GRIP
50
3CG/TR/DD
Black
MOUNTAIN
27.5X2.50WT
TB00172400
27.5X2.50WT
63-584
120
FOLDABLE
1,050
3C MAXX TERRA
60
3CT/EXO+/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
27.5X2.60
TB00202700
27.5X2.60
66-584
60
FOLDABLE
1,058
3C MAXX TERRA
40
3CT/EXO+/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
27.5X2.60
TB00202400
27.5X2.60
66-584
120
FOLDABLE
1,002
3C MAXX TERRA
40
3CT/EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29"
29X2.50WT
TB00064500
29X2.50WT
63-622
60
FOLDABLE
3C MAXX GRIP
50
3CG/TR/DH
Black
DOWNHILL
29X2.50WT
TB00163000
29X2.50WT
63-622
60
FOLDABLE
3C MAXX TERRA
50
3CT/EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB00163100
29X2.50WT
63-622
60
FOLDABLE
DUAL
50
EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB00172500
29X2.50WT
63-622
60
FOLDABLE
3C MAXX TERRA
50
3CT/EXO+/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB00308100
29X2.50WT
63-622
60
FOLDABLE
3C MAXX GRIP
50
3CG/EXO+/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB00097400
29X2.50WT
63-622
120
FOLDABLE
3C MAXX GRIP
50
3CG/TR/DD
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.60
TB00195600
29X2.60
66-622
60
FOLDABLE
1,109
DUAL
40
EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.60
TB00202900
29X2.60
66-622
60
FOLDABLE
1,129
3C MAXX TERRA
40
3CT/EXO+/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.60
TB00203100
29X2.60
66-622
60
FOLDABLE
1,087
3C MAXX TERRA
40
3CT/EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
Available Technologies

Available Technologies

3C MaxxTerra

Maxxis’ 3C MaxxTerra is an intermediate triple compound configuration used across our mountain tire line. The 3C MaxxTerra compound offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than MaxxGrip, which makes it ideal for trail riding in all conditions.

Diagram of Maxxis 3C MaxxTerra technology

3C MaxxGrip

Maxxis’ 3C MaxxGrip compound uses the stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber we offer in a mountain bike tire. This high traction compound is the same one used by our top World Cup Downhill and Enduro World Series athletes and is now available in a variety of casing configurations to cover all riders.

  • 3C MaxxGrip + EXO casing = Light duty trail riding in wet/slick conditions
  • 3C MaxxGrip + EXO+ casing = All-around trail riding in wet/slick conditions
  • 3C MaxxGrip + DoubleDown casing = Enduro racing and e-bikes
  • 3C MaxxGrip + Downhill casing = Downhill racing and long travel e-bikes
Diagram of Maxxis' 3C MaxxGrip technology

EXO

EXO is a cut- and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of many Maxxis mountain bike and gravel tires. This densely woven fabric is lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for enhanced durability for gravel, XC, and light-duty trail riding.

EXO technology diagram

EXO+

EXO+ is Maxxis’ medium-duty puncture protection option suitable for all-around trail riding and light weight e-bikes. We begin with a durable 60 TPI casing, add in our legendary EXO puncture protection layer in the sidewalls, and top it off with a small butyl insert around the bead. The tough casing and EXO material ward off damage from rocks and roots, while the butyl insert protects the tire from pinch flats and helps prevent rim damage.

EXO Plus technology diagram

Double Down (DD)

DoubleDown (DD) is our casing solution for enduro racing and e-bike use. Two layers of our lightweight 120 TPI casing material are combined with a butyl sidewall insert to create a highly durable tire with more trail feedback than a Downhill casing tire. DoubleDown tires are marginally lighter than their Downhill counterparts, but it’s really the difference in “trail feel” that sets the two apart. Some riders may prefer the highly damped ride provided by a Downhill casing tire.

Diagram of Maxxis' Double Down protection

Tubeless Ready

Tubeless ready tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Tubeless ready tires are denoted by the letters “TR” on the sidewall.
Tubeless ready tires must be mounted to tubeless compatible rims and require the use of a liquid sealant to maintain pressure. Liquid sealants have the added benefit of sealing small punctures. Be sure to check your sealant regularly and refresh as needed as it will dry out over time.
Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
Tubeless Ready Maxxis Shorty bicycle tire.

Wide Trail

Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tire’s tread layout and profile on today’s modern, wider rims. Traditional tires are designed around older, narrower rims and can create an overly square tire profile, leading to less than optimal performance. WT tires are optimized for a 35mm inner rim width but are proven to work over a range from 30-35mm inner rim widths, depending on the rider’s preference.

Maxxis Wide Trail XC tires are optimized for use with 30mm internal width rims, but they will perform well on rims as narrow as 25mm. Maxxis does not recommend rims wider than 30mm or narrower than 25mm

Diagram of Maxxis' Wide Trail construction for trail, enduro, and downhill

Downhill (DH)

As the name implies, Maxxis’ Downhill casing tires are designed for extreme use in all gravity applications from downhill racing to bike park riding to free riding to long travel e-bikes. A Maxxis Downhill tire is made with two layers of our durable 60 TPI casing material along with a large butyl rubber insert that extends from each bead into the sidewall. The butyl insert helps prevent pinch flats, protects the rim from impacts, and provides additional sidewall stability.

Diagram of Maxxis' butyl insert for bicycle tires

Performance Ratings

Rolling Speed

Cornering Control

Braking Traction