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I think Maxxis should make a 29" version of the Holy Roller. None of their similar offering in that size is nowhere near as reliable as them or with the same grip. The vast majority of pack trails you do don't need an extremely knobby tire, just a better rider.
You should do a video on “the best of the rest” with everything not Maxxis. I feel like people are missing out. Wild Enduros are cheap and I like them better than the assgressor.
I agree. I installed my first Maxxis tire about three months ago: Minion DHR II on the rear wheel. My experience has been underwhelming. The DHR II spins while riding up many of the steep rocks on my local mountain. There may be some user error, but I didn't have that problem with most other tires I've had, until they were worn down. I don't know if I hope the Minion makes up for it by lasting longer or hope that it wears down quickly so I can justifiably try something else sooner.
gato ryak a big thing that most people leave out in reviews is tire compound. The Maxxis Maxxterra compound is good for wear and decent rolling speed but at the cost of a decent amount of grip.
@@kyleslater5245 I switched the Minion DHR II to the front. The good news is that my rear wheel stopped spinning out on the steep rocks. That's with Bontrager's SE4. The bad news is that compared to when the Bontrager was on the front, having the Minion DHR II on the front feels like I'm pushing a plow. So count me as one who will avoid Maxxis in the future.
I love Rekon front Ikon back! It is like having the new tyre in the front and the used one in the back. To me it is a very good combo for an XC rider that likes to hang out with his/her Trail buddies.
That is the setup I was thinking about doing. But I have a 26mm wide rim and would like a 2.4 wide Rekon, but Maxxis only makes the 2.40 Rekon in the WT which they say should only be used for 30-35mm rims.
@@renzcastillo7713 sounds like a setup for high speed clima. Generally, I would only recomend more agressive in the back if you are putting down power to the rear most of the time. Remember in the back you need "tractor" like tires to enhance grip on power delivery while in the front you need tires that offer more lateral geip for better cornering. My guess is that you are aiming for a very light and agile feel on your bike because you are chasing speed and run trails that require a lot of pedaling. If that is not the case and you have gravity on your favor switch them to a setup that may create more rolling resistente but will allow you to be more efficient. And the size depends on your particular situation. Hardtails bennefit from a fat tire in the rear and a "slim" one in the front while full suspension tenis to be better using tires close to eachother in dimentions. Only downhill riding is gonna be better with a chunkyer tire in the front. And if you want a very smooth and comfortable ride while having a full sus then try the hardtail setup in the full sus and play with psi. For comfort I like to go for 27.5x2.8 in the rear and 29x2.4 or slimer in the front (easy and flowy trails without big falls or too technical rock gardens). For speed I like the slim 29 all around. For heavy downsteps and long-steep downhill trails I will go for a 27.5x2.6 in the back and 29x (the most I can fit) in the front.
For tame midwest trails with loads of climbs, forekaster front and back is the ticket. Anything heavier is just sooo slow but you still get a ton of grip.
Completely agree. I used to live in Michigan and always thought this tire is perfect for the trails there. It doesn't look like it should grip as well as it does.
Oh great, my stock tires are both Rekon Race 29x2.25 from my 2022 Patrol 094 HT (so I just need to buy Rekon for the front). That's why I always feel a bit understeer when cornering 😅
reminder that humans can't reliably feel if a tire is fast. In fact humans tend to pick tires/pressures where rolling resistance is worse as the faster one as they feel more responsive.
Definitely missing a lot of good combos. Assegai/Dissector is god tier, perfect mix of grip and rolling speed. There is also the very popular DHF/Aggressor combo that is like a step down in grip but a step up in rolling speed from the Assegai/Dissector. I run Assegai/Dissector on my own bike and absolutely love it.
The Ass/Diss combo is what I currently have on my enduro. When it’s chunky and aggressive, I love it. But for average trail riding it’s not the best. 1 or 2 steps down is what I need for my trail bike.
Would be nice to see a more in depth breakdown of the specific versions of these, such as 3c vs. 2c, MaxxTerra vs. MaxxSpeed vs. MaxxGrip, EXO explained, etc.
I’m riding a High Roller II rear and DHF up front on a Santa Cruz 5010 since mid summer. The HR2 seems to have the perfect amount of grip for me, but I’ve ridden it hard with plenty of gravity days, and it’s worn much faster than expected.
@@nestormontagu4718 The HR II was a really good tire, but I wore it out fast! I can’t remember the casing, perhaps it was a 3C EXO. I’m currently running an Aggressor Rear and still a DHF up front. The Aggressor is holding up better, but I seem to recall liking the ride of the HR II a bit better.
@@jimm244 thank you for this. Currently have a ardent HRII combo but have the opportunity to get a dhf 3C for £22. Then I would move HRII to the rear but I have it in 3C so may wear quick
Scott Spark 900 120/120 here, so these are my tire setups Generel XC/Trail riding Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT maxterra F/R Awesome tire!! XC racing Ardent race 2.35 Front, Rekon 2.25 or Aspen Rear for Winter maxxis Forekaster 2,35 F/R Cheers
How is the Rekon compared to the Ardent Race? Im still undecided for my nxt tyre combo. Torn between Ardent race or Rekon at the front with a rekon race on the rear.
@@sonnybocalajr.725 For which rekon are you asking 2,4 or 2,25? I like Ardent race as a front true to size 2,35, very good in dry and good in dampf conditions, but is on a heavier side 790g. rekon 2.25 its good tire also, rekon/rekon race good combo in super dry and loose. Also rekon has the volume on a 25mm rim compared tothe ikon which is very small tire...
@@BOys85 now that you mentioned it I just had a look. I was after a 29x2.35 which they dont have. Might as well stick with Ardent Race at the front & change the rear to a Rekon race nxt time. Cheers.
Looking at that combo... What size tire would you recommend on the Rekon Race to pair with the Rekon 2.4WT up front? 2.25 or 2.35? I read the 2.35 inflates quite big... Not sure I'd have clearance on my Yeti SB100, but it may fit. Thanks!
I have been watching a ton of reviews of the Aggressor and from everything I have seen the Aggressor is great as long as it's not wet. If you live in the desert run that over the Dissector I would think.
I just installed a Rekon 2.4/DRHII 2.4 on my trail bike. I had 2.6 Hans Dampf front and rear. The bike is much lighter. Tomorrow morning I'm going to test them!
As of 2023 the Aspen MaxxSpeed is the best XC tire. This based on quantitative testing of its rolling resistance (it is really good), and me, somewhat heavy person, riding it around on gnar and not flatting.
My Pivot Switchblade came with DHF front and rear. When they got worn enough to start weeping sealant through the sidewalls I replaced them with Ardents front and rear. I didn't think I could get better traction than the DHF'S, but wow was I wrong. Plus I saved over 2 pounds of rotational weight!!!
My favorite combos: 1. Assegai front/HR2 rear for dry and blown out conditions 2. Assegai front/DHR2 rear for maximum braking traction and wetter conditions. 3. Assegai/DHF front and dissector rear for hard pack and dryer trail conditions. If it's more rocks/roots I'd lean towards the Assegai and more hardpack I'd go with the DHF.
I run Ardent Race front and rear on my “good weather” set up, probably going to do the DHR II and Dissector combo you mentioned here for my winter/wet set up.
Double-Diss combo on my Following V3. The Dissector works fairly well as a lightweight trail tyre both front & rear, even in mud - the knobs are far enough apart to clear reasonably well.
For my Devinci Django (140/120 29’er), I really enjoy DHR2/Aggressor for Denver trails, light enough yet sturdy enough for the single track jank out here. Terrain, bike model, and preference.
I'm in SLC and I've got the same bike. I recently switch my rear from an Agressor 2.5 to Agarro 2.6 and it is so much better. I'm going to try a Mazza out front when I wear out the DHF.
Thanks a lot for sharing. My Orbea Laufey came stock with 2 dissectors, and I was wondering how I could go a little lighter. It feels like the Rekon Dissector combo is something I'm gonna give a try !
Great video Jeff. That was very helpful. I switched from DHR 2 and Recon to The Double Ass setup. The increase in grip was to much to begin with. I took a few falls on steep rooty switchbacks where the front tyre hooked up too much. Took a while to get used to and i find them much better once they’ve worn in a little. DHR 2 on the rear when the rear Assegai is finished, I think.
It's amazing how some videos appear just as you need them. I have DHR II on both wheels, and was looking for something a little faster and less grippy for the rear. Gonna check out the Rekon. Thanks!
@@mrvwbug4423 Can confirm about the Rekons. My Scott Spark came with those front and rear and they felt a bit sketch on some rocks. Super fast on hard pack/sandy though yes. I really like the Dissector, it's very grippy, and the Aggressor is almost as fast as the Rekon but more grippy, but maybe not as grippy as the Dissector.
I had same set up and was great for trail and dh's but sluggish on the ups, I went w aggressor for rear and it's good. Not as grippy but certainly less rolling resistance. I now want to try something faster up front for the smoother/sandy trails we ride when the MTN is wet, maybe dissector or ...ardent...
Hey Jeff , Thanks for taking the time to do these videos ! I do not have the means to test a bunch of tires to find the one I like , so this video is VERY helpful for a regular guy like me !
I’m running a DHR2 3c front and DHR2 dual compound on the rear. It doesn’t pedal “that” bad but the traction is vastly superior to the XR4 they replaced.
Great helpful video since Im in fight with the maxxis line up for quite a while. My new occam came with Rekon in the back an high roller II in the front. Will see how this'll turn out.
@@dustinbjohnson Thanks, I know it's been sometime since your first comment but what front tires do you think is the best with the aggressor at the back? I'm going to be riding I would say enduro-trail-ish, thanks again!
Regular conditions: Front: Assegai Rear: DHR II Dusty or mildly wet: Shorty both front and rear Muddy af and you honestly shouldn’t be riding in this weather: Wetscream front and rear
@Tuukka Silventoinen yea, my local trails and bike parks tend to be super muddy, so I’m usually running shorties when it rains. Wetscreams are reserved for the worst conditions really, or a race tire. They’re not very durable and honestly 9/10 riders won’t need them, and they’re a speciality tire.
I do a tons of Pennsylvania riding on rocks roots and all kinds of crap and just put a titanium bike together (hard tail) and believe it or not I run two Maxxis ardent and they take everything on with no problems.... granted my bike weighs about 24 pounds and getting lighter so what do I know!
That sounds weird, the SS is actually pretty grippy on the corner knobs, while the Dissector is designed to be playful but controllable on the corner knobs.
It’s a hated setup but I run schwalbe front with maxxis high roller 2 rear. Schwalbe just makes the best grippy tired imo and maxxis makes a very tough grippy enough tire. Also rear tires wear faster so I like a tougher tire back there
I had much trouble with maxis recon on front, replaced it with schwalbe hans dampf which works much better. So I to have a working setup schwalbe front maxis rear.
Finally what I was looking for, I'm new in tires world and online everybody is telling something different, so I'm going for dhf front and sector rear 👌
Started out with the double ass on my Ripmo AF, now I'm at DHR2 front Rekon rear with Cush Core XC. Rekon has a surprising amount of grip until the trails get wet or steep
@@mrvwbug4423 I actually ran that setup for a while. For all the grip I think my favorite setup is Assegai/DHR2 which I'll throw on for bike park days but they are pretty inefficient for the enduro type rides I do 90% of the time where 2,000ft of climbing isn't out of the norm. Trails here in CA are mainly hard pack flow trails with some rocky tech. With the Rekon and Cush Core XC rear tire, climbing has gotten a lot more efficient but my times downhill haven't really changed. I think its a good tire setup for dry conditions. I will be going to DHR2/DHR2 or back to the Assegai/DHR2 depending how much rain we get
I first watched this video near the time you uploaded it, and it was only until now that I finally understand what the hell you're talking about. 😂 That Rekon front/Rekon Race 2 Looks like the one I'll choose since my current bike is also a city commuter besides being a blue and black diamond xc/all mountain bike. Or, I might go with Rekon front/Dissector or Ikon Rear. 🤔
I took your Maxxis DHR2 as a front tire recommendation, and I actually did not like it very much. Riding a 2019 GT Sensor (130mm). My terrain is Michigan dirt, packed sand, dust on crust.....seemed like it took away stability, front end felt a bit darty - it was very apparent when riding no handed. I put on a new Maxxis DHF up front and was very satisfied - very neutral handling and just as grippy when leaned over hard........I'm also running a Maxxis Aggressor in the back, which is a great tire for my local dirt conditions. The Maxxis DHF /Aggressor is about perfect a combo, for the rear will begin to break loose before the front, giving me a clue I'm about to exceed my cornering limits......your local terrain makes a difference!!!
Unless you are in a desert, DHR II doesn't make sense up front for a lot of folks. I prefer the DHF, too, in the front for the reasons you listed and had been running the Aggressor rear. I wanted some more traction and better rolling resistance than what the Aggressor offered but still with a good casing. I recently put a Vittoria Agarro (trail casing) on the rear and I am very happy. It rolls better, the casing feels better and climbing and braking are both improved over the Aggressor. It's a goldilocks for what I was looking for. I've been so happy, I'm going to try their Mazza up front when the DHF wears out. Word is the guy who designed the DHF did the Mazza. There are whispers that it is "the one." We shall see.
my next bike is going to have dhf in the front and dhr 2 in the back but maybe if i hav enough mony imma buy double ass or dhf in the front and ass in back
Hi. I have been watching this specific video so many times and each time I think that I finally understand which tire combination is best for me. I love your presentation, so I will try to ask you a direct question: I live in a hot country, so our winter is like summer in colder countries. Even without the mud, the ground is often slipper because of the rain. Which tires are best for a cross country bike such as the Cannonade Scalpel with a 2.25 tire? I was considering the Ardent/Arden Race combination, but then I saw the Forkaster that is both lighter and handles wet ground better than Ardent. Thanks for any advice.
It depends on which Forekaster you are talking about. The original is a wet XC tyre, the Version 2 that was released about 2 years ago(?) is a completely different tyre and from reviews I have seen/read is apparently a better version of a Rekon - for longer travel bikes it would be a good rear tyre with a DHF/DHR2 front, or both Front/Rear, or for XC and Downcountry bikes as a front if you need a bit more grip over traditional XC tyres.
What do you think is the best tire combo? Let us know!
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do you go w/ heavier casing for dh (double down) and lighter for XC (exo) or same casing for all?
I think Maxxis should make a 29" version of the Holy Roller. None of their similar offering in that size is nowhere near as reliable as them or with the same grip. The vast majority of pack trails you do don't need an extremely knobby tire, just a better rider.
Can you do a video on setting up tires for winter riding?.....tire combos and sealant etc
Double ass all day 😂
I think if we want a clear awnser we have to look to which tire has the most DH World Cup wins and that’d be the DHF by a longshot
Best tire video in the entire universe.
Haha thanks mate 👌
Lol, usefull fo sho'
Been running a DHR2/F and Rekon/R all year.....love it!!!
You should do a video on “the best of the rest” with everything not Maxxis. I feel like people are missing out. Wild Enduros are cheap and I like them better than the assgressor.
We actually have that video in the queue! 😁
I agree. I installed my first Maxxis tire about three months ago: Minion DHR II on the rear wheel. My experience has been underwhelming. The DHR II spins while riding up many of the steep rocks on my local mountain. There may be some user error, but I didn't have that problem with most other tires I've had, until they were worn down. I don't know if I hope the Minion makes up for it by lasting longer or hope that it wears down quickly so I can justifiably try something else sooner.
gato ryak a big thing that most people leave out in reviews is tire compound. The Maxxis Maxxterra compound is good for wear and decent rolling speed but at the cost of a decent amount of grip.
And some of us have had bad experiences with maxxis and are avoiding them like the plague.
@@kyleslater5245 I switched the Minion DHR II to the front. The good news is that my rear wheel stopped spinning out on the steep rocks. That's with Bontrager's SE4. The bad news is that compared to when the Bontrager was on the front, having the Minion DHR II on the front feels like I'm pushing a plow. So count me as one who will avoid Maxxis in the future.
wow, i was searching for maxxis tyre combos, and when turn off my phone and lie it down, i get notified that wc uploaded this vid
Haha nice. 👊🏻
29/2.5 EXO Assegai up front, 29/2.5 EXO Aggressor out back. I’ve PR’ed all my local trails since changing over. Cornering is on rails!
This is the best tire combo/usage video on the internet. Currently running ikon front and rear on a 120 stumpy.
Double ass combo and the double checked up clip made me laugh
Assegai, DHR II in my opinion the best combo ever. Perfect balance between fun and grip.
Good enduro type setup but pretty overkill for most trail riding
I agree 100%
Maxxis semi slick on the back for a absolute fun
Thats exactly what I run on my bike
@VWRabbit2008 why, he's right tho
I love Rekon front Ikon back! It is like having the new tyre in the front and the used one in the back. To me it is a very good combo for an XC rider that likes to hang out with his/her Trail buddies.
That is the setup I was thinking about doing. But I have a 26mm wide rim and would like a 2.4 wide Rekon, but Maxxis only makes the 2.40 Rekon in the WT which they say should only be used for 30-35mm rims.
Rekon Race 29x2.25/F and Ikon 29x2.20/Rear? Is that okay? What's your thought?
@@renzcastillo7713 sounds like a setup for high speed clima. Generally, I would only recomend more agressive in the back if you are putting down power to the rear most of the time. Remember in the back you need "tractor" like tires to enhance grip on power delivery while in the front you need tires that offer more lateral geip for better cornering. My guess is that you are aiming for a very light and agile feel on your bike because you are chasing speed and run trails that require a lot of pedaling. If that is not the case and you have gravity on your favor switch them to a setup that may create more rolling resistente but will allow you to be more efficient. And the size depends on your particular situation. Hardtails bennefit from a fat tire in the rear and a "slim" one in the front while full suspension tenis to be better using tires close to eachother in dimentions. Only downhill riding is gonna be better with a chunkyer tire in the front. And if you want a very smooth and comfortable ride while having a full sus then try the hardtail setup in the full sus and play with psi. For comfort I like to go for 27.5x2.8 in the rear and 29x2.4 or slimer in the front (easy and flowy trails without big falls or too technical rock gardens). For speed I like the slim 29 all around. For heavy downsteps and long-steep downhill trails I will go for a 27.5x2.6 in the back and 29x (the most I can fit) in the front.
For tame midwest trails with loads of climbs, forekaster front and back is the ticket. Anything heavier is just sooo slow but you still get a ton of grip.
Completely agree. I used to live in Michigan and always thought this tire is perfect for the trails there. It doesn't look like it should grip as well as it does.
Actually enjoying Rekon front and Rekon Race rear. Super fast and decent grip for XC/trail.
Oh great, my stock tires are both Rekon Race 29x2.25 from my 2022 Patrol 094 HT (so I just need to buy Rekon for the front). That's why I always feel a bit understeer when cornering 😅
reminder that humans can't reliably feel if a tire is fast. In fact humans tend to pick tires/pressures where rolling resistance is worse as the faster one as they feel more responsive.
@@JackMottAre you saying humans tend to pick tires with better traction over rolling resistance?
I wanted to say you guys did a great job explaining the difference between high and low rise Handel bars. Keep up the good job.
Assegai in front and a Aggresor in the back is amazing for Enduro/Trail bikes.
Run a lot of the same trails in Ventura county. Run DHR2 and Rekon combo and its great for my rides. Makes climbing that much more enjoyable.
I've been running an Assegai 2.5 MaxxGrip up front and a High Roller II 2.5 MaxxTerra in the rear for a couple of months now, and I love it!
Im curently running rekon rear and forkaster front and they work realy well on my xc / trail 140mm hardtail 🔥👍 (Orbea laufey)
On my 130 travel hardtail with downhill bike geo I'm putting a wtb verdict front and maxxis high roller rear
Sorry i’m late I just had to watch Friday Fails
Same mate
Assegai up front, DHF in the back. Best combo I’ve ever used. Especially for North Shore riding
Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 front
Michelin Ewild 27,5x2.6 rear
Great combo for My eEnduro Focus Jam2 Drifter 👌
Assegai front and DHR2 rear is my current setup on my Megatower and I’m so much happy
That or Assegai/Dissector seems to be a very popular setup for enduro bikes or aggressive trail bikes.
I tried the DHF´s and did not like it for the front, works great as a rear tire, now im with shortys and loving them! so grippy and fast rolling
Which is odd, because most people run the DHF up front, usually with a DHR2 or an Aggressor out back
Dissector Front/ Rekon Rear fast rolling as recommended by Mr. Jeff himself.
maxxis needs to put scientific data on the tires. rolling resistance, some sort of scoring system for cornering bite, weight. etc.
well ur in luck buddy
Currently running the double ass combo on my trail bike. lt's badass!
Same🤘
Same here 💪🏼💪🏼
Definitely missing a lot of good combos. Assegai/Dissector is god tier, perfect mix of grip and rolling speed. There is also the very popular DHF/Aggressor combo that is like a step down in grip but a step up in rolling speed from the Assegai/Dissector. I run Assegai/Dissector on my own bike and absolutely love it.
Assegai dhr 2 for me
Cool story bro
The Ass/Diss combo is what I currently have on my enduro. When it’s chunky and aggressive, I love it. But for average trail riding it’s not the best. 1 or 2 steps down is what I need for my trail bike.
Would be nice to see a more in depth breakdown of the specific versions of these, such as 3c vs. 2c, MaxxTerra vs. MaxxSpeed vs. MaxxGrip, EXO explained, etc.
I’m riding a High Roller II rear and DHF up front on a Santa Cruz 5010 since mid summer. The HR2 seems to have the perfect amount of grip for me, but I’ve ridden it hard with plenty of gravity days, and it’s worn much faster than expected.
am thinking of doin g this, how have you found it?
@@nestormontagu4718 The HR II was a really good tire, but I wore it out fast! I can’t remember the casing, perhaps it was a 3C EXO. I’m currently running an Aggressor Rear and still a DHF up front. The Aggressor is holding up better, but I seem to recall liking the ride of the HR II a bit better.
@@jimm244 thank you for this. Currently have a ardent HRII combo but have the opportunity to get a dhf 3C for £22. Then I would move HRII to the rear but I have it in 3C so may wear quick
@@nestormontagu4718 for £22 buy that DHF! You’ll find a use for it!
@@jimm244 Yep I bought it, am selling for hopefully £35 and will buy another HRII straight away 😁
For Trail my favorite is Assegai EXO+ 3C Terra front and Dissector EXO+ 3C Terra rear.
DHF/Agressor.
1st bike so will see how they go,was recommend by the shop for the local trials.👌🇦🇺🙏
I really like this setup, since the aggressor rolls really fast while still having enough traction!
@@rolux4853 Good to know mate ,my shop guy is on point then.
Waiting for a ride wrap so haven’t ridden it yet and tried them.
Perfect setup for regular trail riding. Should have some good speed too 🚴💨
@@James-il3tq For my first tree 🌲 ☠️😂
Running the same combo on my YT Izzo, really liking it over the Forekasters it came with!
Scott Spark 900 120/120 here, so these are my tire setups
Generel XC/Trail riding Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT maxterra F/R Awesome tire!!
XC racing Ardent race 2.35 Front, Rekon 2.25 or Aspen Rear
for Winter maxxis Forekaster 2,35 F/R
Cheers
How is the Rekon compared to the Ardent Race? Im still undecided for my nxt tyre combo. Torn between Ardent race or Rekon at the front with a rekon race on the rear.
@@sonnybocalajr.725 For which rekon are you asking 2,4 or 2,25? I like Ardent race as a front true to size 2,35, very good in dry and good in dampf conditions, but is on a heavier side 790g. rekon 2.25 its good tire also, rekon/rekon race good combo in super dry and loose. Also rekon has the volume on a 25mm rim compared tothe ikon which is very small tire...
@@BOys85 now that you mentioned it I just had a look. I was after a 29x2.35 which they dont have. Might as well stick with Ardent Race at the front & change the rear to a Rekon race nxt time. Cheers.
@@BOys85 Ikon is low volume, unless you get the 2.35, which is probably the girthiest 2.35 tire Maxxis makes. Go figure.
Have you tried Rekon 2.4 with Rekon Race 2.25/2.35 combo?
Maxxis Rekon at the front and a Rekon Race at the rear, perfect for modern XC tracks
Looking at that combo... What size tire would you recommend on the Rekon Race to pair with the Rekon 2.4WT up front? 2.25 or 2.35? I read the 2.35 inflates quite big... Not sure I'd have clearance on my Yeti SB100, but it may fit. Thanks!
@@jsasa5668 I'd use the 2.35, but if there's no clearance...
Aggressor?
DHF on the front and Aggressor on the rear...my fav
I have been watching a ton of reviews of the Aggressor and from everything I have seen the Aggressor is great as long as it's not wet. If you live in the desert run that over the Dissector I would think.
Im trying an Aggressor rear and DHR2 front.
@@postiez The WT 2.5 version is much better in the wet than the 2.3.
BOO! NO FOREKASTER LOVE FOR XC! Drop that Ikon in front and get a 'Kaster! (I love you Jeff.)
Kudos for the Fletch cameo!
I just installed a Rekon 2.4/DRHII 2.4 on my trail bike. I had 2.6 Hans Dampf front and rear. The bike is much lighter. Tomorrow morning I'm going to test them!
as of today, my favorite is IRC Tanken front, Panaracer Swoop AT rear
27x2.6
26x2.4
Sometimes 29 IRC Tanken (short travel mode)
As of 2023 the Aspen MaxxSpeed is the best XC tire. This based on quantitative testing of its rolling resistance (it is really good), and me, somewhat heavy person, riding it around on gnar and not flatting.
I agree with Jeff and myself. My 160/145 Trail Bike is on Rekon rear and DHF front
My Pivot Switchblade came with DHF front and rear. When they got worn enough to start weeping sealant through the sidewalls I replaced them with Ardents front and rear. I didn't think I could get better traction than the DHF'S, but wow was I wrong. Plus I saved over 2 pounds of rotational weight!!!
My favorite combos:
1. Assegai front/HR2 rear for dry and blown out conditions
2. Assegai front/DHR2 rear for maximum braking traction and wetter conditions.
3. Assegai/DHF front and dissector rear for hard pack and dryer trail conditions. If it's more rocks/roots I'd lean towards the Assegai and more hardpack I'd go with the DHF.
Scott Spark 120/120 2.75+ tires: High Roller II 2.8 Front, Rekon 2.8 rear. Ride in Northern and sometimes Southern Utah.
Already had planned on the double ass combo for my next set
I run Ardent Race front and rear on my “good weather” set up, probably going to do the DHR II and Dissector combo you mentioned here for my winter/wet set up.
Double-Diss combo on my Following V3. The Dissector works fairly well as a lightweight trail tyre both front & rear, even in mud - the knobs are far enough apart to clear reasonably well.
maxxis assegai front, maxxis dissector rear. Wild
Assegai. It's PURE velcro.
I agree and run that as my front tire but it is pretty heavy
james st cyr?
Can confirm it's heaviness
Yes, Assegai/Dissector may be the best mix of grip and rolling speed out there
I absolutely love the velcro descriptor.
Been running Rekon front / Ikon back and so far so good. Use to have DHF front / Ardent back, but I needed more rolling to put long miles in
Can i go with ardent fronts n ikons back
Nicely done! I’m on a Hightower V2 and trying to keep it more trail oriented for the majority of my riding. DHR II / Dissector looks like the winner.
How did that combo work out? I also have a Hightower.
@@jacobthompson6083 been loving it. I ride in Utah.
For my Devinci Django (140/120 29’er), I really enjoy DHR2/Aggressor for Denver trails, light enough yet sturdy enough for the single track jank out here. Terrain, bike model, and preference.
I'm in SLC and I've got the same bike. I recently switch my rear from an Agressor 2.5 to Agarro 2.6 and it is so much better. I'm going to try a Mazza out front when I wear out the DHF.
@@dansburns nice! Been hearing good things abt Victtoria tires.
I have on my XC bike Ardent Race front, Ikon back, both 29"x2.35.
Benefits of this setup?
@@nathanfisher1512 a ok grip with fast rolling at the same time.
2.4 DHRIIx2 WT EXO+ is working pretty well for me in the New England leaves. I'm pretty surprised how much I like the DHRII as a front.
Just great ! Clear, decisive, effective !!! thanks.
Thanks a lot for sharing. My Orbea Laufey came stock with 2 dissectors, and I was wondering how I could go a little lighter. It feels like the Rekon Dissector combo is something I'm gonna give a try !
Dhr and rekon is doing me right at the moment.
Hey I know you I’m from Michigan too
@@Ofishall_T.V haha nice!
What's your combo for our trails?
Very good buddy! Straight to the point.
I run the Agressor in the back and DHR2 on the front. It has been a fantastic combo here in Northern Utah.
Would be so cool if this was a clever "Fletch" reference
Great video Jeff. That was very helpful.
I switched from DHR 2 and Recon to The Double Ass setup.
The increase in grip was to much to begin with. I took a few falls on steep rooty switchbacks where the front tyre hooked up too much.
Took a while to get used to and i find them much better once they’ve worn in a little.
DHR 2 on the rear when the rear Assegai is finished, I think.
Where the fuck did you get that fluffy guy with the " double cheeked up, on a Thursday afternoon"! OMFG 🤣😂😂😂 I'm dying here! Hahahahahahahaha
It's amazing how some videos appear just as you need them. I have DHR II on both wheels, and was looking for something a little faster and less grippy for the rear. Gonna check out the Rekon. Thanks!
Check out the Dissector and Aggressor as well. The Rekon is kinda niche in that it mainly only likes sandy trails.
@@mrvwbug4423 Can confirm about the Rekons. My Scott Spark came with those front and rear and they felt a bit sketch on some rocks. Super fast on hard pack/sandy though yes. I really like the Dissector, it's very grippy, and the Aggressor is almost as fast as the Rekon but more grippy, but maybe not as grippy as the Dissector.
I had same set up and was great for trail and dh's but sluggish on the ups, I went w aggressor for rear and it's good. Not as grippy but certainly less rolling resistance. I now want to try something faster up front for the smoother/sandy trails we ride when the MTN is wet, maybe dissector or ...ardent...
Maxxis ardent front and rear for XCO are fantastic.
Fast and decent grip
Assegai exo+ front and agressor DD back...The best!
Haven't tried the Dissector yet, I really like DHF/DHRii combo. I was really surprised. I reckon I oughtta check out that tire.
DHF front and high roller 2 rear is a combo for all mountain
Very helpful., I am learning all these thing and I have not decided on what bike to buy .,
Hey Jeff , Thanks for taking the time to do these videos ! I do not have the means to test a bunch of tires to find the one I like , so this video is VERY helpful for a regular guy like me !
I’m running a DHR2 3c front and DHR2 dual compound on the rear. It doesn’t pedal “that” bad but the traction is vastly superior to the XR4 they replaced.
I wish I was on a Dissector/Rekon combo when it's dry. Often riding a day or two after rain here, so I run DHF/Dissector.
Great helpful video since Im in fight with the maxxis line up for quite a while. My new occam came with Rekon in the back an high roller II in the front. Will see how this'll turn out.
As for me, I'm riding an Assegai 2.5 in front and a Minion DHR II 2.4 at the rear. In my opinion it's the best combo, so grippy.
same super good
Assegai 2.5/ Aggressor 2.3
Dissector 2.4 / Aggressor 2.3
My 2 favorite combos right now.
It isn't any problems with running different thickness on the tires ain't it?
@@mrfillebojj5731 not at all
@@dustinbjohnson Thanks, I know it's been sometime since your first comment but what front tires do you think is the best with the aggressor at the back? I'm going to be riding I would say enduro-trail-ish, thanks again!
@@mrfillebojj5731 I'd say assegai 2.5 front! Pairs very well with the aggressor!
Regular conditions:
Front: Assegai
Rear: DHR II
Dusty or mildly wet:
Shorty both front and rear
Muddy af and you honestly shouldn’t be riding in this weather:
Wetscream front and rear
@Tuukka Silventoinen yea, my local trails and bike parks tend to be super muddy, so I’m usually running shorties when it rains. Wetscreams are reserved for the worst conditions really, or a race tire. They’re not very durable and honestly 9/10 riders won’t need them, and they’re a speciality tire.
I do a tons of Pennsylvania riding on rocks roots and all kinds of crap and just put a titanium bike together (hard tail) and believe it or not I run two Maxxis ardent and they take everything on with no problems.... granted my bike weighs about 24 pounds and getting lighter so what do I know!
I use dhf up front and wild enduro in the back on my free ride/ enduro hardtail
Dissector F
Minnion SS R on my SB115.
Love that combo!
first ride on my SB115 yesterday, but the Dissector on the front impressed in the loose/dusty Canberra trails. Rekon on the rear was fast AF too
Love the minnion ss on the rear - try a dhf on the front with the ss - great combo
That sounds weird, the SS is actually pretty grippy on the corner knobs, while the Dissector is designed to be playful but controllable on the corner knobs.
@@arnold4333 that's the combo I'm running and I love it. People think the ss has no grip but it definitely does.
I did a rear assegai and I was climbing hills I never thought possible...
Same, it's pretty cool out back too not just on the front. But I found Ass/Ass was super tough to pedal.
It’s a hated setup but I run schwalbe front with maxxis high roller 2 rear. Schwalbe just makes the best grippy tired imo and maxxis makes a very tough grippy enough tire. Also rear tires wear faster so I like a tougher tire back there
I had much trouble with maxis recon on front, replaced it with schwalbe hans dampf which works much better. So I to have a working setup schwalbe front maxis rear.
Finally what I was looking for, I'm new in tires world and online everybody is telling something different, so I'm going for dhf front and sector rear 👌
Assegai front and DHR 2 rear or Disector rear..🤘🤘🤘
Assegai/Dhr2, best for me! But I agree with Jeff's named combos as well!
Started out with the double ass on my Ripmo AF, now I'm at DHR2 front Rekon rear with Cush Core XC. Rekon has a surprising amount of grip until the trails get wet or steep
Try Vittoria Agarro instead on the rear. Better casing and rolls as fast as Rekon with much better braking.
That is a very light tire for the back of a Ripmo. I'd run Assegai/Dissector on that bike. But that also depends on your trails.
@@mrvwbug4423 I actually ran that setup for a while. For all the grip I think my favorite setup is Assegai/DHR2 which I'll throw on for bike park days but they are pretty inefficient for the enduro type rides I do 90% of the time where 2,000ft of climbing isn't out of the norm. Trails here in CA are mainly hard pack flow trails with some rocky tech. With the Rekon and Cush Core XC rear tire, climbing has gotten a lot more efficient but my times downhill haven't really changed. I think its a good tire setup for dry conditions. I will be going to DHR2/DHR2 or back to the Assegai/DHR2 depending how much rain we get
Added all of these to cart! Now I need 600 bucks...
Lol
I first watched this video near the time you uploaded it, and it was only until now that I finally understand what the hell you're talking about. 😂
That Rekon front/Rekon Race 2 Looks like the one I'll choose since my current bike is also a city commuter besides being a blue and black diamond xc/all mountain bike. Or, I might go with Rekon front/Dissector or Ikon Rear. 🤔
Why does maxxis tire company doesn’t make a lot of minion ss. That’s best rear tire ever. Fast rolling and light weight.
I took your Maxxis DHR2 as a front tire recommendation, and I actually did not like it very much. Riding a 2019 GT Sensor (130mm). My terrain is Michigan dirt, packed sand, dust on crust.....seemed like it took away stability, front end felt a bit darty - it was very apparent when riding no handed. I put on a new Maxxis DHF up front and was very satisfied - very neutral handling and just as grippy when leaned over hard........I'm also running a Maxxis Aggressor in the back, which is a great tire for my local dirt conditions. The Maxxis DHF /Aggressor is about perfect a combo, for the rear will begin to break loose before the front, giving me a clue I'm about to exceed my cornering limits......your local terrain makes a difference!!!
Unless you are in a desert, DHR II doesn't make sense up front for a lot of folks. I prefer the DHF, too, in the front for the reasons you listed and had been running the Aggressor rear. I wanted some more traction and better rolling resistance than what the Aggressor offered but still with a good casing. I recently put a Vittoria Agarro (trail casing) on the rear and I am very happy. It rolls better, the casing feels better and climbing and braking are both improved over the Aggressor. It's a goldilocks for what I was looking for. I've been so happy, I'm going to try their Mazza up front when the DHF wears out. Word is the guy who designed the DHF did the Mazza. There are whispers that it is "the one." We shall see.
my next bike is going to have dhf in the front and dhr 2 in the back but maybe if i hav enough mony imma buy double ass or dhf in the front and ass in back
Maxxis is owned by CST, and CST-branded tires have good options too.
I’m so dumb I just listened to the guy in the store and didn’t think. Now I’ve ended up with 2.5 maxis assagei on an xc bike
Lmao, get some Aspens with the Exo casing
Me too bro
personally i run a assegei in the front and the dhf in the rear gives me e best of both worlds
This channel is so underrated. Best Mtb commentary and editing hands down.
Is it best a bit. Wdier on rear on front
*DHR 2 in the rear brakes better than an assegai* - prove me wrong
Hi. I have been watching this specific video so many times and each time I think that I finally understand which tire combination is best for me. I love your presentation, so I will try to ask you a direct question:
I live in a hot country, so our winter is like summer in colder countries. Even without the mud, the ground is often slipper because of the rain. Which tires are best for a cross country bike such as the Cannonade Scalpel with a 2.25 tire?
I was considering the Ardent/Arden Race combination, but then I saw the Forkaster that is both lighter and handles wet ground better than Ardent.
Thanks for any advice.
It depends on which Forekaster you are talking about. The original is a wet XC tyre, the Version 2 that was released about 2 years ago(?) is a completely different tyre and from reviews I have seen/read is apparently a better version of a Rekon - for longer travel bikes it would be a good rear tyre with a DHF/DHR2 front, or both Front/Rear, or for XC and Downcountry bikes as a front if you need a bit more grip over traditional XC tyres.
I never get tired of these videos!
tyred
This is the video I needed right now.
the assegai video was filmed at my local trails 😌
Dissector will be my next rear tire. I like more traction in the rear for climbing and braking on loose over hard terrain.
lol...
Says rekons for hardtails me hear on my 120 travel ht with dhf front and rear
Review the Privateer bikes (141 and 161) pleaaaase, ; )
Looking forward to see wtb in the line up.