My second pair of Ikons
"My second pair of Ikons 2. 2 and they work great for the type of riding I do. I run them on a rigid steel mountain bike on mixed gravel, single track and pavement year round in the PNW."
Available Technologies
Available Technologies
MaxxSpeed
The new MaxxSpeed (2023) is our top-shelf rubber compound for XC racing. It’s a high-silica content compound which reduces rolling resistance while also enhancing wet traction. Compared to the previous 3C MaxxSpeed, the new compound has approximately 25% less rolling resistance in a lab setting (using the same tread pattern, construction, and tire pressure). In a real world setting, our testing shows the new compound can save up to a minute over the course of a 90-minute race.
3C MaxxSpeed
Used primarily in cross country (XC) tires, the two compounds in the outer layer are specially formulated to reduce rolling resistance and optimize treadwear and traction.
*Note that the 3C MaxxSpeed compound is being phased out for the new MaxxSpeed launched in April 2023.
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.
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.
Tubeless Ready
Overall rating: 4.6938777 / 5 from 98 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Maxxis Ikon is a versatile XC tire praised for its performance and grip across various conditions. Customers highlight its fast rolling feature, excellent traction, and high-quality appearance. While some customers are satisfied with the service, others have mixed feelings.
Summary topics
- Performance and Grip: 8%
- Rolling Speed: 10%
- Grip Quality: 8%
- Traction Performance: 13%
- Aesthetic Appeal: 12%
Review topics: ["look","service","quality","issues","weight","speed","version","shipping","price","tire","traction","ikon","rolling","grip","rims","miles","tread","dirt","handling"].
Review highlights
- "Cool look and great traction for where I ride right single track in LA" —
- "Awesome tire, super fast rolling and solid traction." —
- "Shipping was very fast, the tires look great and are a very high quality." —
Reviews
Honestly, the one and only
"Honestly, the one and only IKON. If you had to take one tire out the door, for absolutely anything and everything, it should be the Ikon. Handles everything, rolls well, punches above its weight class. No notes."
I love the tires. Good
"I love the tires. Good quality, exactly what I expected."
Great for cruising through my
"Great for cruising through my neighborhood, but still good traction on the trail."
Fast roller
"This is a fast tire. I am running the 29x2. 2 front and rear on my cross country bike. Climbs like a dream and rides the flats with ease. I will also take my bike down hill and the rear will definitely lose traction a lot easier than a DHR or Ardent but if you ease off the brakes, traction returns. I ride dry, loose over hard, and rocks. With the way the knobs are placed, the traction is pretty predictable on straights or corners and they have more traction than you would expect, but they are definitely cross country and not trail/enduro."
Thank you for providing excellent
"Thank you for providing excellent traction on dirt jumps."
Love these for my xc
"Love these for my xc tires great look whike still being lowkey"
Great tires could cost and
"Great tires could cost and delivery."
perfect on my front XC
"perfect on my front XC cike"
Solid Rubbers
"I have been riding these OEM Ikon for the summer and they are way better than the OEM that was sold with the Marlin. Compound sticks grips and rolls. Who gives a " " about markings. Even bought another set due to the quality of these."
Q&A
- I want change tires on my Aventon Level 3 to a gravel tire, the factory size is 27.5x2.20. What do you recommend?
- The Rambler in a 650x47 size may work for you. A 650 tire is the same diameter as a 27.5".
- What width rim (internal) is recommended for the Ikon 29-2.40WT?
- Hi Brian - we recommend a 30mm internal width but the tires will work with rims between 21 and 35mm.
- I'm sure it's perfectly fine at both widths, but for a 27.5 x 2.35 ikon, between a 27 mm rim and a 30 mm rim, which would provide the more optimal tire profile?
- If you're only ever going to a run a 2.35" then the 27mm is the better choice. However, the 30mm is probably more versatile in case you want to run wider tires in the future.
- Will tire Maxxis Ikon 26x2.20 65psi fit to a 21(+) rim
- If the wheel has a 21mm inner rim width, the 2.20 tire will fit just fine.
- Will Maxxis ikon 26x2.20 tire fit a rim 21+
- Yes, a 26x2.20 Maxxis Ikon will fit a 21mm rim. In fact, the recommended inner rim width for tires in the 2.00-2.20 range is 20-25mm, so your 21mm rim falls well within the optimal range for this tire.