Shorty

    Shorty

    • Trail
    • Enduro
    • Downhill

    After gathering years of data and feedback from our World Cup Downhill and Enduro World Series athletes, the Shorty was redesigned in 2021. The knob layout has been altered to improve wet traction, cornering performance, and mud shedding abilities. The narrower 2.40″ casing improves frame and fork clearance for when things get really sloppy and reduces weight.

    • Rubber:
      • 3C MaxxTerra (best for mixed conditions)
      • 3C MaxxGrip (best for soft, wet conditions)
    • Casings:
      • 60 TPI + EXO (general trail use)
      • DoubleDown (enduro use)
      • Downhill (DH race, bike park, gravity)
    • Wide Trail (WT) sizes are optimized for 30-35mm inner width rims
    • Tubeless Ready specs are denoted with a “TR” in the tables below
    • Bicycle technology explainer

    Category: Trail, Enduro, Downhill

    Recommended use: Dry and loose, wet and sloppy

    Recommended installation: Front and Rear

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    Performance Ratings

    Rolling Speed

    Cornering Control

    Braking Traction

    Specs

    Part #
    Size
    ETRTO
    TPI
    Bead
    Weight (g)
    Compound
    Max PSI
    Tech
    Color
    27.5
    27.5X2.40WT
    TB00325000
    27.5X2.40WT
    61-584
    60X2
    FOLDABLE
    1,279
    3C MAXX GRIP
    40
    3CG/TR/DH
    Black
    27.5X2.40WT
    TB00325200
    27.5X2.40WT
    61-584
    60
    FOLDABLE
    965
    3C MAXX TERRA
    40
    3CT/DD/TR
    Black
    27.5X2.40WT
    TB00325100
    27.5X2.40WT
    61-584
    120X2
    FOLDABLE
    1,179
    3C MAXX GRIP
    40
    3CG/DD/TR
    Black
    29
    29X2.40WT
    TB00265900
    29X2.40WT
    61-622
    60X2
    FOLDABLE
    1,363
    3C MAXX GRIP
    40
    3CG/DH/TR
    Black
    29X2.40WT
    TB00311800
    29X2.40WT
    61-622
    60
    FOLDABLE
    1,040
    3C MAXX TERRA
    40
    3CT/EXO/TR
    Black
    29X2.40WT
    TB00312200
    29X2.40WT
    61-622
    120X2
    FOLDABLE
    1,256
    3C MAXX GRIP
    40
    3CG/DD/TR
    Black
    Available Technologies

    Available Technologies

    3C MaxxTerra

    Maxxis’ 3C MaxxTerra is an intermediate triple compound configuration used across our mountain tire line. The 3C MaxxTerra compound offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than MaxxGrip, which makes it ideal for trail riding in all conditions.

    Diagram of Maxxis 3C MaxxTerra technology

    3C MaxxGrip

    Maxxis’ 3C MaxxGrip compound uses the stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber we offer in a mountain bike tire. This high traction compound is the same one used by our top World Cup Downhill and Enduro World Series athletes and is now available in a variety of casing configurations to cover all riders.

    • 3C MaxxGrip + EXO casing = Light duty trail riding in wet/slick conditions
    • 3C MaxxGrip + EXO+ casing = All-around trail riding in wet/slick conditions
    • 3C MaxxGrip + DoubleDown casing = Enduro racing and e-bikes
    • 3C MaxxGrip + Downhill casing = Downhill racing and long travel e-bikes
    Diagram of Maxxis' 3C MaxxGrip technology

    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.

    EXO Cutaway for web

    Double Down (DD)

    DoubleDown (DD) is our casing solution for enduro racing and e-bike use. Two layers of our lightweight 120 TPI casing material are combined with a butyl sidewall insert to create a highly durable tire with more trail feedback than a Downhill casing tire. DoubleDown tires are marginally lighter than their Downhill counterparts, but it’s really the difference in “trail feel” that sets the two apart. Some riders may prefer the highly damped ride provided by a Downhill casing tire.

    DoubleDown Cutaway for web

    Downhill (DH)

    As the name implies, Maxxis’ Downhill casing tires are designed for extreme use in all gravity applications from downhill racing to bike park riding to free riding to long travel e-bikes. A Maxxis Downhill tire is made with two layers of our durable 60 TPI casing material along with a large butyl rubber insert that extends from each bead into the sidewall. The butyl insert helps prevent pinch flats, protects the rim from impacts, and provides additional sidewall stability.

    DH Cutaway for web

    Tubeless Ready

    Tubeless ready tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Tubeless ready tires are denoted by the letters “TR” on the sidewall.
    Tubeless ready tires must be mounted to tubeless compatible rims and require the use of a liquid sealant to maintain pressure. Liquid sealants have the added benefit of sealing small punctures. Be sure to check your sealant regularly and refresh as needed as it will dry out over time.
    Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
    Tubeless Ready Maxxis Shorty bicycle tire.

    Wide Trail

    Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tire’s tread layout and profile on today’s modern, wider rims. Historically, tires were designed around older, narrower rims which can create an overly square tire profile, leading to suboptimal performance. Our Wide Trail (2.40-2.50″ width) 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.

    Diagram of Maxxis' Wide Trail construction for trail, enduro, and downhill

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