Assegai

    Assegai

    • Trail
    • Enduro
    • Downhill

    Greg Minnaar’s signature tire – the Maxxis Assegai – provides tenacious, predictable grip across the entire profile no matter the lean angle. The Assegai can be used front and rear for a surefooted feel or as a front paired with a faster rolling rear tire.

    • Dual compound, 3C MaxxTerra, or 3C MaxxGrip options
    • 60 TPI, DoubleDown (2×120 TPI), or Downhill (2×60 TPI) casing options
    • EXO or EXO+ puncture protection options
    • Wide Trail (WT) sizes are optimized for 35mm inner width rims
    • Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

    Category: Trail, Enduro, Downhill

    Recommended use: All trail, enduro, and downhill conditions

    Recommended installation: Front

    Performance Ratings

    Rolling Speed

    Cornering Control

    Braking Traction

    Specs

    Part #
    Size
    ETRTO
    TPI
    Bead
    Weight (g)
    Compound
    Max PSI
    Tech
    Color
    E-Bike
    27.5
    27.5X2.50
    TB00163200
    27.5X2.50
    63-584
    60
    FOLDABLE
    1008
    3C MAXX TERRA
    50
    3CT/EXO/TR
    Black
    27.5X2.50
    TB00163300
    27.5X2.50
    63-584
    60
    FOLDABLE
    1075
    DUAL
    50
    EXO/TR
    Black
    27.5X2.50
    TB00017200
    27.5X2.50
    63-584
    60
    FOLDABLE
    1402
    3C MAXX GRIP
    50
    3CG/TR
    Black
    27.5X2.50
    TB00172400
    27.5X2.50
    63-584
    120
    FOLDABLE
    1070
    3C MAXX TERRA
    50
    3CT/EXO+/TR
    Black
    27.5X2.50
    TB00308200
    27.5X2.50
    63-584
    120
    FOLDABLE
    1151
    3C MAXX GRIP
    50
    Black
    27.5X2.50
    TB00097500
    27.5X2.50
    63-584
    120
    FOLDABLE
    1310
    3C MAXX GRIP
    50
    3CG/TR/DD
    Black
    27.5X2.60
    TB00202400
    27.5X2.60
    66-584
    120
    FOLDABLE
    1093
    3C MAXX TERRA
    40
    3CT/EXO/TR
    Black
    27.5X2.60
    TB00202700
    27.5X2.60
    66-584
    120
    FOLDABLE
    1164
    3C MAXX TERRA
    40
    3CT/EXO+/TR
    Black
    29
    29X2.50
    TB00163000
    29X2.50
    63-622
    60
    FOLDABLE
    1082
    3C MAXX TERRA
    50
    3CT/EXO/TR
    Black
    29X2.50
    TB00163100
    29X2.50
    63-622
    60
    FOLDABLE
    1153
    DUAL
    50
    EXO/TR
    Black
    29X2.50
    TB00064500
    29X2.50
    63-622
    60
    FOLDABLE
    1493
    3C MAXX GRIP
    50
    3CG/TR
    Black
    29X2.50
    TB00172500
    29X2.50
    63-622
    120
    FOLDABLE
    1146
    3C MAXX TERRA
    50
    3CT/EXO+/TR
    Black
    29X2.50
    TB00308100
    29X2.50
    63-622
    120
    FOLDABLE
    1232
    3C MAXX GRIP
    50
    Black
    29X2.50
    TB00097400
    29X2.50
    63-622
    120
    FOLDABLE
    1395
    3C MAXX GRIP
    50
    3CG/TR/DD
    Black
    29X2.60
    TB00195600
    29X2.60
    66-622
    60
    FOLDABLE
    1160
    DUAL
    40
    EXO/TR
    Black
    29X2.60
    TB00203100
    29X2.60
    66-622
    60
    FOLDABLE
    1169
    3C MAXX TERRA
    40
    3CT/EXO/TR
    Black
    29X2.60
    TB00202900
    29X2.60
    66-622
    120
    FOLDABLE
    1246
    3C MAXX TERRA
    40
    3CT/EXO+/TR
    Black
    Available Technologies

    Available Technologies

    3C MaxxTerra

    An intermediate compound configuration used in select mountain tires. 3C MaxxTerra is softer and offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than MaxxGrip.

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    3C MaxxGrip

    3C MaxxGrip uses the softest rubber compounds to offer the ultimate in grip and slow rebound properties for unparalleled traction in downhill applications.

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    EXO

    EXO is a cut- and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of many Maxxis mountain bike and gravel tires. This 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.

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    EXO+

    EXO+ is Maxxis’ medium-duty puncture protection option suitable for all-around trail riding and light weight e-bikes. We begin with a durable 60 TPI casing, add in our legendary EXO puncture protection layer in the sidewalls, and top it off with a small butyl insert around the bead. The tough casing and EXO material ward off damage from rocks and roots, while the butyl insert protects the tire from pinch flats and helps prevent rim damage.

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    Double Down (DD)

    DoubleDown (DD) is the next step in the evolution of the dual-ply tire casing for enduro racing. Two 120 TPI casing layers reinforced with a butyl insert provide the enduro racer with the support and protection of a downhill tire, but in a lighter package.

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    Tubeless Ready

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    Wide Trail

    Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tire’s tread layout and profile on today’s modern, wider rims. Traditional tires are designed around older, narrower rims and can create an overly square tire profile, leading to less than optimal performance. WT tires are optimized for a 35mm inner rim width but are proven to work over a range from 30-35mm inner rim widths, depending on the rider’s preference.

    Maxxis Wide Trail XC tires are optimized for use with 30mm internal width rims, but they will perform well on rims as narrow as 25mm. Maxxis does not recommend rims wider than 30mm or narrower than 25mm

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    Downhill (DH)

    Two layers of casing material are used from bead to bead, providing additional protection and sidewall stiffness for downhill applications.

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