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There are several Maxxis tyres available for XC riders in your type of terrain. For aggressive use, look into the High Roller or Mobster. They have large lugs for excellent bite in looser conditions, and large side lugs for accurate cornering. If you race and are concerned with minimizing rolling resistance, consider the Ignitor or Ranchero. These tyres offer a rounder profile and lower rolling resistance, provided by more continuous knobs along the centerline. They also offer wedge-shaped side knobs for cornering performance.

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Maxxis makes multiple compounds in order to provide optimal performance in various conditions and terrains, as well as durability for riders looking for longer tread life. All of our compounds are podium-proven by riders around the world.

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As you have noted, Maxxis offers mountain bike tyres in a variety of sizes to help you customize your ride. The secret is finding the optimal width for your conditions. Here is a breakdown of the intent of various sizes:
* 26x1.8: This volume tyre is designed for mud applications.
* 26x1.9: This low volume tyre will be light but will still require high pressure. Used by lightweight riders or in race applications.
* 26x2.0-2.1: These sizes have been the standard for cross-country, providing a great compromise between low weight and large contact patch for increased traction.
* 26x2.35: This size tyre is becoming the "all mountain" tyre. It works well for aggressive XC riding, mountain cross racing or for any epic ride that may require climbing as well as fast, technical descents.
* 26x2.5-2.7: Used in downhill applications. The large contact patch provides excellent traction, and the high air volume aids in suspension. This technology decreases the likelihood of a pinch flat over extremely rough terrain at high speeds.

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The Maxxis Overdrive was specifically designed with bicycle commuters in mind. The Overdrive has a grooved slick design for all weather conditions and for both on and off-road conditions. The Overdrive also features a reflective sidewall for increased visibility in dark or rainy conditions. The 26" version is also available.

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Our most popular tyre for urban assault is the 26" Hookworm. It is a grooved, slick, treaded tyre, made with our 60a compound. This tyre is designed to handle almost any conditions you’ll find in the street. And in fall 2004, we’ll be coming out with a 26" Holy Roller. This tyre will have an inverted semi-knob design and will be made with our hard 70a compound. It can be used for urban riding or dirt jumping.

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The MaxxPro 60a compound is great for varying terrains and weather conditions. Only Maxxis has exclusive use of the Exxpro polymer, created by Exxon. Our engineers have blended Exxpro with our own MaxxPro elastomer, which allows soft tyres to have a long tread life without compromising the increase in traction that soft compounds provide. All MaxxPro tyres benefit from 100% perfectly dispersed carbon black. Maxxis’ technology allows for the carbon black molecules to be ground smaller and thus more closely arranged than carbon black found in other manufacturer’s compounds. The result is a smoother tyre surface that wears longer than traditional compounds. Maxxis’ perfect dispersion of carbon black also minimizes cut growth in instances where the tread becomes torn or cut. The tyre also rolls faster as a result of the rubber recovering more slowly after shaping itself to the terrain. MaxxPro is one of the many technological advantages brought about by our more than thirty years of producing bicycle tyres.

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The eXCeption Series of tyres is a combination of our 62a compound and our 120 TPI casing. This not only makes for a lighter model tyre: it also enhances cornering, braking, and acceleration. These tyres are recommended for race use only.

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Tubeless tyres allow you to run lower air pressure without having to worry about pinch flatting a tube. This allows for maximum traction because you have more surface area contact with the ground.

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Super Tacky is a compound with a durometer rating of 42a. This means that it is a very soft compound. It is used exclusively in our downhill and freeride lines. The soft compound allows the rider to have superb surface traction.

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Two 60 tpi (threads per inch) casings vulcanized with butyl rubber and reinforced sidewalls make up Maxxis downhill casings, which are world renowned for performance and reliability. Our DH casings provide more stability at high speeds and allow for lower air pressure without the risk of pinch flatting.

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TPI stands for threads per Inch. It defines the number of threads contained in one inch of the tyre casing. The lower the number of TPI, the larger the gauge cords in the casing. Thus, the more durable the tyre becomes. The higher the TPI, the more lightweight the tyre becomes and the more supple the ride of the tyre. The majority of our tyres are 60 TPI, and our race tyres are 120 TPI.

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A Durometer is both an instrument and the international standard for measuring the hardness of rubber. A Durometer works by measuring the penetration of the gauge’s indentor under the specific conditions of a given Durometer standard. Shore“A” Durometer is used for flexible materials. Durometers are described in the American Society for Testing and Material specification ASTM D2240; this is the recognized specification for the instrument and test procedures. Measuring the Durometer of a rubber compound is one simple way to differentiate between two compounds. The Maxxis eXCeption line of tyres at 62a Durometer is more rigid than Maxxis Super Tacky(ST), which is 42a. This difference can also be felt by hand when applying pressure to a tyre’s tread. Durometer hardness is only one of many compound properties. It can provide a general guideline on compound performance, but cannot be an accurate indicator of tyre compound performance. For example, the harder compound will typically have better tread wear and rolling efficiency, while the softer compound will provide maximum traction. However, other properties such as rebound and tear resistance are also important. Furthermore, tread compound is only part of the tyre’s equation. tyre compound, chemical composition, tread pattern, casing design, and tyre wear are all factors that affect the performance of your tyres. Different areas such as grip, durability, and rolling efficiency are optimized in each Maxxis compound. Consider all the variables when selecting one of Maxxis’ tyres.

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For recreational riding you should go with a harder durometer tyre. Maxxis offers our cross country tyres in a 70a compound, which delivers ultimate performance and a long-lasting tread life.

LUST Tubeless Technology

Maxxis Mountain Tubeless tyres, certified to UST® standards, now feature Lightweight Ultimate Sidewall Technology (LUST). LUST offers better puncture resistance, improved air retention, better longevity and lower weight than previous tubeless technologies. Our engineers were not content with simply having one of the best tubeless tyres on the market. Instead, they went back to the drawing board, reinvented the tubeless tyre from the casing to the tread and addressed your complaints about tubeless technology. By adding a thin fabric layer to the sidewall covered in a special air-tight rubber compound, Maxxis created a casing that is lighter, tougher and holds air better. Now, it's available to you on all of our Cross Country and Freeride Tubeless tyres.

* 15% lighter than our previous tubeless tyres

* Better air retention than competitor's tyres

* Increased sidewall puncture resistance