{"product_id":"maxxis-assegai-tyre-29-inch-2-6-inch-yes-maxxterra-exo-60tpi-soft-light-duty-protection-folding-black","title":"Maxxis Assegai Tyre - 29 Inch - 2.6 Inch - Yes - MaxxTerra - EXO 60TPI - Soft - Light Duty Protection - Folding - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Maxxis Assegai — World Cup Champion Greg Minnaar's signature tyre!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile this tyre may not make you ride quite like Greg Minnaar, it's going to absolutely rip up those downhill runs with more grip than you ever thought possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the best aspects of various tyres such as the DHF, DHR 2 and even the original High Roller have been combined to make this monster of a tyre that excels in all areas - other than fast rolling. If you are looking for that then this likely isn't the tyre for you. This is the kind of tyre that is going to do it's best to find grip anywhere!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Assegai features tall and well supported side knobs that bite aggressively into corners and provide grip on wet rocks and roots. An extra lug\/tooth has been added between the centre and side knobs to give a more consistent transition when leaning the bike over. The influence from the DHR 2 ensures that hard braking is taken care of too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Maxxis Assegai takes its name from the traditional Zulu spear, an apt symbol for its precision and aggression on the trail. Designed in collaboration with World Cup champion Greg Minnaar, this tyre is purpose-built for riders who demand maximum grip and control across all conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing tall, reinforced knobs, the Assegai excels in dust, loam, wet roots, and slick rock, providing consistent traction and confident cornering. Unlike other tyres that favour specific surfaces, the Assegai is tuned to perform fast and reliably everywhere—from loose berms to hardpack, from bike park laps to technical downhill runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in multiple compounds (including 3C MaxxGrip for ultimate grip and MaxxTerra for balance), and a range of casings like EXO+, DoubleDown, and DH, riders can tailor the Assegai for trail, enduro, e-MTB, or full-blown downhill use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature Design by Greg Minnaar – Named after the Zulu assegai spear, symbolising precision and aggression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile Performance – Outstanding grip across all trail conditions: dry, wet, loose, or rocky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, Supportive Knobs – Penetrate soft terrain and maintain control on roots and off-camber features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTunable Construction – Available in MaxxGrip or MaxxTerra compounds with casing options for every discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubeless Ready \u0026amp; Wide Trail (WT) Optimised – Designed for modern wide rims (30–35 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNew DH Casing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis New DH Casing achieves improved compliance over chattery rocks and roots, better support under high cornering loads \u0026amp; impacts, and more durability… because flat tyres are never fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the rest of us, this all translates to increased confidence bombing through technical sections of trail, less risk of a tyre or rim failure, and getting to the bottom of the mountain feeling less beat up and ready do it all over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNew DH Casing Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgressive casing stiffness that allows pressure to be set for performance versus sidewall stability or rim strike prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows lower pressures (2-3 psi less than previous gen DH casing) which results in slower tyre rebound and more planted, damped feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved puncture protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparable weight to previous DH casing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual ply 120 TPI casing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaxxGrip rubber compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTubeless Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE25 \u0026amp; E50 Rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparable weight to previous DH Casing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% increase cornering support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24% increase in sidewall puncture resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28% increase in tread puncture resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28% increase in pinch cut resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNew MaxxTerra Compound Option\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe next generation of MaxxTerra performance and durability is here!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey did the work in the lab, so you can put the new MaxxTerra to work on the trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to an all-new rubber formulation, New MaxxTerra delivers breakthrough levels of durability, and increases traction across conditions, all while giving up nothing to rolling efficiency. New MaxxTerra equals more laps, more adventures, and more fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNew MaxxTerra Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo loss in rolling efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15% increase in traction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26% increase in tear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27% increase in puncture resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% increase in durability \/ longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e51% increase in stiffness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e89% increase in crack resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravity riders, enduro racers, and e-MTBs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront tyre setups where grip is the priority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed terrain and aggressive, all-condition riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho's this for:\u003c\/b\u003e Riders who prioritise grip above all else, even at the expense of rolling resistance. This is a beefy tyre that will instil confidence on the steepest and roughest of terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested terrain:\u003c\/b\u003e Greg made this tread pattern to be incredibly versatile and be able to tackle anything a World Cup DH course can throw at you. Therefore this tyre will excel in anything save for hardpack, where it is overkill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich wheel:\u003c\/b\u003e Greg uses it front and rear for his downhill bike, however most people will find it a bit slow for the rear tyre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWT (Wide Trail):\u003c\/b\u003e All Assegai models use Maxxis' WT tread pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRim width:\u003c\/b\u003e Maxxis state that WT tyres only work with 30-35mm rims but many World Cup DH racers run 2.5\" WT rubber on 25mm rims (EX 471's) and can blast corners apart without any problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 130%\"\u003eConfused about compounds and casings? Not sure what you need? Check out our \u003ca href=\"\/maxxis-tyres-everything-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUltimate Guide to Maxxis Tyres\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27.5, DH, Maxx Grip  -  \u003cb\u003e1254g\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27.5, DD, Maxx Grip  -  \u003cb\u003e1225g\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27.5, EXO+, Maxx Terra  -  \u003cb\u003e1050g\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27.5, EXO, Maxx Terra  -  \u003cb\u003e1005g\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27.5, EXO, Dual Compound  -  \u003cb\u003e1090g\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29, DH, Maxx Grip  -  \u003cb\u003e1334g\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29, DD, Maxx Grip  -  \u003cb\u003e1305g\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29, EXO+, Maxx Terra  -  \u003cb\u003e1125g\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29, EXO, Maxx Terra  -  \u003cb\u003e1075g\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29, EXO, Dual Compound  -  \u003cb\u003e1220g\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePros: \u003c\/b\u003eInsane amounts of grip and support in a wide variety of terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCons:\u003c\/b\u003e Quite heavy. Slow rolling in smooth and hardpack trails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maxxis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44725309210669,"sku":"10051326","price":75.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7052\/5229\/files\/maxxis-assegai-tyre-29-inch-2-6-inch-yes-maxxterra-exo-tr-soft-medium-duty-protection-folding-black-1.jpg?v=1776394739","url":"https:\/\/www.mtbdirect.com.au\/products\/maxxis-assegai-tyre-29-inch-2-6-inch-yes-maxxterra-exo-60tpi-soft-light-duty-protection-folding-black","provider":"MTB Direct Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}