Wide Trail XC
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    Wide Trail XC

    Wide rims are nothing new to trail, enduro, and downhill riders. At this point, the benefits are well understood. By running wide rims with a matching Wide Trail tire, riders can run lower tire pressures, which improves traction and comfort while decreasing rolling resistance.

    Now that the trend toward wider rims has reached cross country bikes, Maxxis is offering new Wide Trail (WT) specs of the Aspen and Rekon Race. Developed with input from Nino Schurter, Kate Courtney, and the rest of the SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing Team, Maxxis’ Wide Trail XC tires are optimized for use with 30mm internal width rims.

    The improved traction from the Wide Trail XC tires helps control the bike in difficult sections. I can ride at the limit while still being in control of my bike.

    -Nino Schurter

     

    For me, the biggest two factors in a tire are performance and durability. The WT XC tires are the best combination of both.”

    -Kate Courtney

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    Specs

    Aspen and Rekon Race tread patterns

    29×2.40WT size

    • 30mm internal rim width recommended

    • 25-30mm internal rim width acceptable

    120 TPI casing

    Dual Compound

    EXO Protection reinforced sidewall

    Tubeless Ready

    Weights:

    • Aspen − 720g

    • Rekon Race − 760g

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    Fitment

    Tread Size ETRTO Internal
    Rim Width
    (mm)    		 Inflation
    Pressure
    (PSI)    		 Tire Width
    (mm)    		 Outside
    Diameter
    (mm)
    Aspen 29×2.40WT 61-622 30 25 61±2 751±5
    50 63.6 756.6
    Rekon Race 29×2.40WT 61-622 30 25 61±2 751±5
    50 62.9 753.4

     

    Maxxis recommends that you use this tire with a 25-30mm wide rim (30mm is optimal). Maxxis recommends a minimum of 6mm clearance between the tire and all parts of the bicycle frame and fork.

    Maxxis Wide Trail XC tires are optimized for use with 30mm internal width rims. A Maxxis WT XC tire mounted to a 30mm wide rim will measure 2.40” wide when inflated to 25 PSI. The WT XC tires will perform well on rims as narrow as 25mm, but Maxxis does not recommend rims narrower than 25mm or wider than 30mm.

    A minimum of 6mm clearance between all parts of the bicycle (frame and fork) and the tire is recommended.

    Wide Trail XC Compatible Bikes

    Maxxis recommends that you use this tire with a 25-30mm wide rim (30mm is optimal). Maxxis recommends a minimum of 6mm clearance between the tire and all parts of the bicycle frame and fork.

    Not all XC race bikes will have ample tire clearance. Check with your bicycle manufacturer for specific measurements. The bikes below have been tested and proven to fit our Wide Trail XC tires:

     

    Brand Compatible models Model Year
    Canondale F-Si –
    Canondale Scalpel –
    Ibis DV9 2019+
    Intense Sniper –
    Kona Hei Hei –
    Lapierre XR 2022+
    Niner AIR 9 RDO 2019+
    Niner RKT 9 RDO 2019+
    Orbea Alma 2021+
    Orbea Oiz 2021+
    Pivot Mach 4 SL –
    Rocky Mountain Element 2017+
    Santa Cruz Blur 2019+
    Santa Cruz Highball 2019+
    Scott Spark –
    Yeti SB100 –

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