The Maxxis Assegai, designed in collaboration with Greg Minnaar, is known for its dependable grip across all lean angles and trail conditions. Suitable as both a front and rear tire or as a front paired with a faster rolling rear, the Assegai excels on aggressive trails, enduro rides, and downhill courses.
Key Features:
- Wide Trail (WT): Optimized for 30-35mm inner rim widths to maintain an ideal tread profile on modern, wider rims.
- 3C MaxxTerra Compound: Provides balanced traction and durability, ideal for trail riding in all conditions.
- 3C MaxxGrip Compound: Maxxis’ stickiest compound for maximum traction in wet/slick conditions, perfect for enduro and downhill riding.
- EXO Protection: Cut- and abrasion-resistant sidewalls that are flexible, ensuring performance remains unaffected, ideal for light-duty trail riding.
- EXO+ Protection: A medium-duty option with a durable 60 TPI casing, EXO layer, and butyl insert around the bead for trail durability and e-bike use.
- DoubleDown (DD) Protection: Combines two layers of lightweight 120 TPI casing and a butyl sidewall insert for durability and enhanced trail feel, ideal for enduro racing.
- Downhill Casing: Two layers of durable 60 TPI casing with a large butyl insert for maximum protection in gravity applications.
- Tubeless Ready (TR): Tubeless compatibility for lower pressures, better traction, reduced flats, and liquid sealant use.
- Wide Trail (WT): Optimized for rims between 30-35mm inner width, ideal for a balanced tread profile and performance.
