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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.
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 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+ 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.
Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tire’s tread layout and profile on today’s modern, wider rims. Historically, tires were designed around older, narrower rims which can create an overly square tire profile, leading to suboptimal performance. Our Wide Trail (2.40-2.50″ width) 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.
Overall rating: 4.670588 / 5 from 85 reviews.
The Rekon tire offers fast rolling, excellent grip, and reliable traction, making it ideal for technical terrain and XC biking. Customers praise its performance on loose and wet conditions, and its ability to handle challenging trails efficiently.
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"I was using another tires brand and tried these as recommendation from a friend. First ride was on a dual susp on a semi flat trail with loose over hard but wet terrain and the traction and grip these tires provide is great. I am a heavy rider and feel these tires are great but on wet roots / roots you may feel some slips. Maybe a lower tore pressure on those conditions, but these are to stay on my bike."
"The tire arrived promptly, packaged securely, excellent condition. The tire rides smoothly; comfortable tire noise as expected from a off rode tire. Pleased with my selection. Purchased as replaced for my non-TR Maxxis Ardent."
"Great tires, first time using this brand, and now I see the value. They are worth the price."
"Light, easy to install, aired with zero issues. Fast roller super nice on the corners and it seemed to hook up on some greasy wet roots. Good experience for my first ride. Foresthill 11 miles 1600 ft of climbing wet leaves, wet roots, soil was hero dirt. Great day!"
"Great tire. Not even close to an advanced rider and noticed improved traction. Makes riding more enjoyable."
"My first day on my new Rekon 29x2. 4 / 60TPI / EXO / TR Front was EXCELLENT! It spun up fast, rolled FAST, stopped fast, had plenty of GRIP on dirt and rocks, hooked up and tracked right thru hard turns, and felt really quick and flicky in a controllable and great way! Combined with my new Rekon Race 29x2. 25 / 120TPI / EXO / TR Rear, I had my fastest 4. 26mi. race lap at Folsom Lake in 4 years; FIRST DAY! I can't wait to run it again tomorrow on my new Rekon Race and Rekon!"
"These are game changers. Twice as fast on the trail. Steep hill climbs I was spinning out on I got up with speed and clean control! MAXXIS ALL THE WAY!"
"I like the website, it made it fairly easy to figure out what to buy once I found out what the WT designation was on your tires. My bike has 2. 8 Rekons on it now which are good tires but to wide for a single speed. I bought the 2. 4 WT Rekons to give less rolling resistance. Thanks for makeing the selection easy but it would be nice if there was someone to answer a question. I emailed but got no response."
"raced with them for 3 yrs no problem whatsoever"
"Great tire look awesome ride very well"