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Maxxis Assegai Tire - 27.5" x 2.50" - Folding - Tubeless Ready - MaxxGrip - Downhill - E50 - Wide Trail - 60 TPI
SKU TB00473100
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Uncompromising Grip for Full-Speed Descents and Technical Terrain Control.
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Maxxis Assegai Tire - 27.5" x 2.50" - Folding - Tubeless Ready - MaxxGrip - Downhill - E50 - Wide Trail - 60 TPI
Product Details
UPC: 4717784042176
Brand: Maxxis
The Maxxis Assegai Tire is a gravity-focused mountain bike tire engineered for riders who demand maximum traction, confidence, and control in the most challenging terrain. Developed with input from World Cup downhill legend Greg Minnaar, the Assegai has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional grip across the entire tread profile, allowing riders to push harder through corners, rough descents, wet roots, loose soil, and technical rock sections. Designed primarily for downhill racing and aggressive trail riding, this tire combines a robust downhill casing with MaxxGrip rubber technology to provide predictable handling and unwavering stability when speed and precision matter most.
Key Features
- Signature tread design developed with Greg Minnaar
- Downhill-specific 2-ply casing for maximum durability and impact resistance
- MaxxGrip compound delivers elite traction on demanding terrain
- Tall tread knobs penetrate loose surfaces for enhanced control
- Predictable cornering performance across the full lean angle range
- Tubeless Ready construction for lower pressures and improved traction
- Wide Trail profile optimized for modern wide-rim mountain bike setups
- Butyl sidewall reinforcement enhances protection against cuts and pinch impacts
- Suitable for front and rear use or paired with a faster-rolling rear tire
- E50 e-bike certified for higher-speed electric mountain bike applications
Highlights
- Designed to excel in downhill racing and aggressive trail riding environments
- Knob height positioned between the Minion DHR II and Shorty to balance rolling efficiency and braking traction
- Performs exceptionally well in mixed conditions including dust, loam, mud, roots, and rock gardens
- Offers a planted and confidence-inspiring ride feel during high-speed descents
- Consistent grip characteristics help riders maintain control through unpredictable terrain transitions
- Wide Trail shaping enhances tread support and cornering stability on 30mm to 35mm internal width rims
- Slow-rebound rubber characteristics improve contact with uneven surfaces for enhanced traction
Technologies
- MaxxGrip Compound: Maxxis' highest-grip rubber formulation featuring slow rebound properties for superior downhill traction and cornering control
- Downhill (DH) Casing: Dual-ply 60 TPI construction built to withstand aggressive riding, hard impacts, and demanding race conditions
- Butyl Sidewall Reinforcement: Additional sidewall protection improves durability and resistance to cuts and pinch flats
- Tubeless Ready (TR): Enables tubeless setups that reduce puncture risk while improving traction and ride quality
- Wide Trail (WT) Profile: Optimized tread shape designed specifically for modern wide-rim mountain bike wheels
- E50 Certification: Approved for use on e-bikes capable of speeds up to 50 km/h
Specifications
- Color: Black
- Size: 27.5" x 2.50"
- Labeled Size: 27.5 x 2.5"
- Tire Type: Tubeless Ready
- Bead: Folding
- Casing: Downhill (DH)
- Compound: MaxxGrip
- Tire Profile: Wide Trail (WT)
- Threads Per Inch (TPI): 60 x 2
- E-Bike Rating: E50
- Maximum Pressure: 50 PSI
- Weight: 1,389 g
- Rim Compatibility: Optimized for 30 mm to 35 mm internal width rims
- Sidewall Protection: Butyl Reinforced Sidewalls
- Riding Conditions: Mixed Conditions
- Recommended Use: Downhill Racing, Enduro, Aggressive Trail Riding
- SKU | UPC: TB00473100 | 4717784042176
Built for riders who refuse to compromise on traction, the Maxxis Assegai DH MaxxGrip delivers the confidence needed to attack steep lines, rough terrain, and unpredictable trail conditions. Its race-proven tread design, reinforced downhill construction, and exceptional grip characteristics make it a trusted choice for gravity riders seeking dependable performance when every corner, rock garden, and descent demands total control.
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