The Maxxis Aspen EXO Folding MaxxSpeed Tyre is a premier XC race tyre. A low centre tread height allows the Aspen to roll quickly but substantial, for XC. Side knobs provide cornering traction.The Aspen is available in 29×2.40WT” suiting the modern trends of running wider tyres with super low pressures.View more Maxxis tyres here.Features:Category: XC Race, XC.Recommended use: Dry to mixed XC trail conditions.Recommended installation: Front & Rear.Recommended rim width: 25-30mm.Available sizes: 29×2.40WT.Weight: 768g (29).Available technologies:MaxxSpeed:The MaxxSpeed is Maxxis’s top-shelf rubber compound for XC racing. It’s a high-silica content compound which reduces rolling resistance while also enhancing wet traction.Compared to the previous 3C MaxxSpeed, the new compound has approximately 25% less rolling resistance in a lab setting (using the same tread pattern, construction, and tire pressure). In a real world setting, our testing shows the new compound can save up to a minute over the course of a 90-minute race.EXO:EXO is a cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of many Maxxis mountain bike and gravel tires. This specifically 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.Wide Trail XC ( WT XC):Maxxis recommends using 2.40″ Wide Trail XC tires on 30mm internal rims. The tires are compatible with rims as narrow as 25mm, but we do not recommend exceeding 30mm wide.Tubeless Ready:Tubeless tyre provide the rider with many benefits. The ability to run lower air pressures, which generally improves traction. Lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tyre: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready.For more great deals on Maxxis tyres at Grip & Pedal. Check out our brand page on the button below: SHOP MAXXIS
