Maxxis Tires Simplified - The Best Combos For Your Mountain Bike

[@WorldwideCyclery]

What do you think is the best tire combo? Let us know! Also watch the several hundred other videos on tires we have: kzbin.info/aero/PLL1zI7b5Zx5wSiwhx4QCbZnhhzFYLZslX

[@scottsnyder2651]

do you go w/ heavier casing for dh (double down) and lighter for XC (exo) or same casing for all?

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

I think Maxxis should make a 29" version of the Holy Roller. None of their similar offering in that size is nowhere near as reliable as them or with the same grip. The vast majority of pack trails you do don't need an extremely knobby tire, just a better rider.

[@chemicallust77]

Can you do a video on setting up tires for winter riding?.....tire combos and sealant etc

[@175thStreet]

Double ass all day 😂

[@wadesafool]

I think if we want a clear awnser we have to look to which tire has the most DH World Cup wins and that’d be the DHF by a longshot

[@Aidengordon06]

Assegai, DHR II in my opinion the best combo ever. Perfect balance between fun and grip.

[@MK4vDubbin]

Good enduro type setup but pretty overkill for most trail riding

[@edgarm2036]

I agree 100%

[@JoeyG333]

Maxxis semi slick on the back for a absolute fun

[@david.r7]

Thats exactly what I run on my bike

[@lukasbormann4830]

@VWRabbit2008 why, he's right tho

[@Scottatnord]

Best tire video in the entire universe.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Haha thanks mate 👌

[@pc.9008]

Lol, usefull fo sho'

[@Mr._Keeps]

Been running a DHR2/F and Rekon/R all year.....love it!!!

[@Creativedogmedia]

Actually enjoying Rekon front and Rekon Race rear. Super fast and decent grip for XC/trail.

[@nakitojimo2001]

Oh great, my stock tires are both Rekon Race 29x2.25 from my 2022 Patrol 094 HT (so I just need to buy Rekon for the front). That's why I always feel a bit understeer when cornering 😅

[@JackMott]

reminder that humans can't reliably feel if a tire is fast. In fact humans tend to pick tires/pressures where rolling resistance is worse as the faster one as they feel more responsive.

[@TivonSanders]

​@@JackMottAre you saying humans tend to pick tires with better traction over rolling resistance?

[@froznfire9531]

Assegai in front and a Aggresor in the back is amazing for Enduro/Trail bikes.

[@BOys85]

Scott Spark 900 120/120 here, so these are my tire setups Generel XC/Trail riding Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT maxterra F/R Awesome tire!! XC racing Ardent race 2.35 Front, Rekon 2.25 or Aspen Rear for Winter maxxis Forekaster 2,35 F/R Cheers

[@sonnybocalajr.725]

How is the Rekon compared to the Ardent Race? Im still undecided for my nxt tyre combo. Torn between Ardent race or Rekon at the front with a rekon race on the rear.

[@BOys85]

@@sonnybocalajr.725 For which rekon are you asking 2,4 or 2,25? I like Ardent race as a front true to size 2,35, very good in dry and good in dampf conditions, but is on a heavier side 790g. rekon 2.25 its good tire also, rekon/rekon race good combo in super dry and loose. Also rekon has the volume on a 25mm rim compared tothe ikon which is very small tire...

[@sonnybocalajr.725]

@@BOys85 now that you mentioned it I just had a look. I was after a 29x2.35 which they dont have. Might as well stick with Ardent Race at the front & change the rear to a Rekon race nxt time. Cheers.

[@phrides]

@@BOys85 Ikon is low volume, unless you get the 2.35, which is probably the girthiest 2.35 tire Maxxis makes. Go figure.

[@jsasa5668]

Have you tried Rekon 2.4 with Rekon Race 2.25/2.35 combo?

[@nicholaspetropoulos3904]

29/2.5 EXO Assegai up front, 29/2.5 EXO Aggressor out back. I’ve PR’ed all my local trails since changing over. Cornering is on rails!

[@mountainlessbiking3268]

You should do a video on “the best of the rest” with everything not Maxxis. I feel like people are missing out. Wild Enduros are cheap and I like them better than the assgressor.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

We actually have that video in the queue! 😁

[@gatoryak7332]

I agree. I installed my first Maxxis tire about three months ago: Minion DHR II on the rear wheel. My experience has been underwhelming. The DHR II spins while riding up many of the steep rocks on my local mountain. There may be some user error, but I didn't have that problem with most other tires I've had, until they were worn down. I don't know if I hope the Minion makes up for it by lasting longer or hope that it wears down quickly so I can justifiably try something else sooner.

[@mountainlessbiking3268]

gato ryak a big thing that most people leave out in reviews is tire compound. The Maxxis Maxxterra compound is good for wear and decent rolling speed but at the cost of a decent amount of grip.

[@kyleslater5245]

And some of us have had bad experiences with maxxis and are avoiding them like the plague.

[@gatoryak7332]

@@kyleslater5245 I switched the Minion DHR II to the front. The good news is that my rear wheel stopped spinning out on the steep rocks. That's with Bontrager's SE4. The bad news is that compared to when the Bontrager was on the front, having the Minion DHR II on the front feels like I'm pushing a plow. So count me as one who will avoid Maxxis in the future.

[@ianisfun]

This channel is so underrated. Best Mtb commentary and editing hands down.

[@jared_erickson]

I never get tired of these videos!

[@lachlans3181]

tyred

[@borgquistn7059]

Im curently running rekon rear and forkaster front and they work realy well on my xc / trail 140mm hardtail 🔥👍 (Orbea laufey)

[@adrianszabelski8105]

On my 130 travel hardtail with downhill bike geo I'm putting a wtb verdict front and maxxis high roller rear

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

DHF/Agressor. 1st bike so will see how they go,was recommend by the shop for the local trials.👌🇦🇺🙏

[@rolux4853]

I really like this setup, since the aggressor rolls really fast while still having enough traction!

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

@@rolux4853 Good to know mate ,my shop guy is on point then. Waiting for a ride wrap so haven’t ridden it yet and tried them.

[@James-il3tq]

Perfect setup for regular trail riding. Should have some good speed too 🚴💨

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

@@James-il3tq For my first tree 🌲 ☠️😂

[@manfromanotherland]

Running the same combo on my YT Izzo, really liking it over the Forekasters it came with!

[@ast5o499]

wow, i was searching for maxxis tyre combos, and when turn off my phone and lie it down, i get notified that wc uploaded this vid

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Haha nice. 👊🏻

[@zigazackwrx17]

I run the Agressor in the back and DHR2 on the front. It has been a fantastic combo here in Northern Utah.

[@4leggedfurball]

Would be so cool if this was a clever "Fletch" reference

[@jokermtb]

I took your Maxxis DHR2 as a front tire recommendation, and I actually did not like it very much. Riding a 2019 GT Sensor (130mm). My terrain is Michigan dirt, packed sand, dust on crust.....seemed like it took away stability, front end felt a bit darty - it was very apparent when riding no handed. I put on a new Maxxis DHF up front and was very satisfied - very neutral handling and just as grippy when leaned over hard........I'm also running a Maxxis Aggressor in the back, which is a great tire for my local dirt conditions. The Maxxis DHF /Aggressor is about perfect a combo, for the rear will begin to break loose before the front, giving me a clue I'm about to exceed my cornering limits......your local terrain makes a difference!!!

[@dansburns]

Unless you are in a desert, DHR II doesn't make sense up front for a lot of folks. I prefer the DHF, too, in the front for the reasons you listed and had been running the Aggressor rear. I wanted some more traction and better rolling resistance than what the Aggressor offered but still with a good casing. I recently put a Vittoria Agarro (trail casing) on the rear and I am very happy. It rolls better, the casing feels better and climbing and braking are both improved over the Aggressor. It's a goldilocks for what I was looking for. I've been so happy, I'm going to try their Mazza up front when the DHF wears out. Word is the guy who designed the DHF did the Mazza. There are whispers that it is "the one." We shall see.

[@robociock]

Finally what I was looking for, I'm new in tires world and online everybody is telling something different, so I'm going for dhf front and sector rear 👌

[@BadlyDubbed]

The chart! It clarified so much about this decision within the maxxis range.

[@ZOB4]

I run Ardent Race front and rear on my “good weather” set up, probably going to do the DHR II and Dissector combo you mentioned here for my winter/wet set up.

[@chrism5768]

This is the best tire combo/usage video on the internet. Currently running ikon front and rear on a 120 stumpy.

[@AlexT.A.]

Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 front Michelin Ewild 27,5x2.6 rear Great combo for My eEnduro Focus Jam2 Drifter 👌

[@graysonadams2485]

For tame midwest trails with loads of climbs, forekaster front and back is the ticket. Anything heavier is just sooo slow but you still get a ton of grip.

[@jonchurchill76]

Completely agree. I used to live in Michigan and always thought this tire is perfect for the trails there. It doesn't look like it should grip as well as it does.

[@Larpy1933]

Another great video. Thanks. I love the no-nonsense approach that’s full of nonsense. Anyone who’s watched one of your videos will get it. Keep at it and good luck with all things.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@DarkKnight0183]

As for me, I'm riding an Assegai 2.5 in front and a Minion DHR II 2.4 at the rear. In my opinion it's the best combo, so grippy.

[@Ypoons_]

same super good

[@69sound81]

I love Rekon front Ikon back! It is like having the new tyre in the front and the used one in the back. To me it is a very good combo for an XC rider that likes to hang out with his/her Trail buddies.

[@shanefrank3281]

That is the setup I was thinking about doing. But I have a 26mm wide rim and would like a 2.4 wide Rekon, but Maxxis only makes the 2.40 Rekon in the WT which they say should only be used for 30-35mm rims.

[@renzcastillo7713]

Rekon Race 29x2.25/F and Ikon 29x2.20/Rear? Is that okay? What's your thought?

[@69sound81]

@@renzcastillo7713 sounds like a setup for high speed clima. Generally, I would only recomend more agressive in the back if you are putting down power to the rear most of the time. Remember in the back you need "tractor" like tires to enhance grip on power delivery while in the front you need tires that offer more lateral geip for better cornering. My guess is that you are aiming for a very light and agile feel on your bike because you are chasing speed and run trails that require a lot of pedaling. If that is not the case and you have gravity on your favor switch them to a setup that may create more rolling resistente but will allow you to be more efficient. And the size depends on your particular situation. Hardtails bennefit from a fat tire in the rear and a "slim" one in the front while full suspension tenis to be better using tires close to eachother in dimentions. Only downhill riding is gonna be better with a chunkyer tire in the front. And if you want a very smooth and comfortable ride while having a full sus then try the hardtail setup in the full sus and play with psi. For comfort I like to go for 27.5x2.8 in the rear and 29x2.4 or slimer in the front (easy and flowy trails without big falls or too technical rock gardens). For speed I like the slim 29 all around. For heavy downsteps and long-steep downhill trails I will go for a 27.5x2.6 in the back and 29x (the most I can fit) in the front.

[@wills4343]

Dissector will be my next rear tire. I like more traction in the rear for climbing and braking on loose over hard terrain.

[@IIISentorIII]

lol...

[@jasonsheridan2012]

In the dry summer months here I'm running an Ardent Race 2.35 x 29" EXO 3CS in the back with a Forekaster 2.35 x 29" EXO up front. Lots of long XC rides with packed dry/dusty trails. This combo rolls so well with JUST enough grip to stay in control. Fall/spring things get a bit wet and slippery so I switch to a Rekon 2.4 x 29" EXO in the back with a Dissector 2.4 x 29" EXO 3CT up front. This combo gives WAAAAAY more grip and doesn't sacrifice all that much in speed to my summer tires. I sold a couple bikes this year and now just have a 2022 Rocky Mountain Element 50.

[@user-pp5or5og4k]

Dissector Front/ Rekon Rear fast rolling as recommended by Mr. Jeff himself.

[@drewschieman1741]

Assegai up front, DHF in the back. Best combo I’ve ever used. Especially for North Shore riding

[@mikelafferty5253]

Just installed an Ikon front and rear, glad to hear that you like it for an ultimate speed setup, thats what I was going for over my seemingly heavy Rekon/ Rekon combo

[@Nojo524]

Definitely. Assegai in the front. I can live with a variety of options in the back. I can recall 3 or 4 times where would have taken a dirt nap with any other tire. Assegai saved me.

[@DaviCupra]

I have on my XC bike Ardent Race front, Ikon back, both 29"x2.35.

[@nathanfisher1512]

Benefits of this setup?

[@DaviCupra]

@@nathanfisher1512 a ok grip with fast rolling at the same time.

[@mrtanner2010]

Dissector F Minnion SS R on my SB115. Love that combo!

[@danielgale9186]

first ride on my SB115 yesterday, but the Dissector on the front impressed in the loose/dusty Canberra trails. Rekon on the rear was fast AF too

[@arnold4333]

Love the minnion ss on the rear - try a dhf on the front with the ss - great combo

[@mrvwbug4423]

That sounds weird, the SS is actually pretty grippy on the corner knobs, while the Dissector is designed to be playful but controllable on the corner knobs.

[@Chris_dolmeth]

@@arnold4333 that's the combo I'm running and I love it. People think the ss has no grip but it definitely does.

[@mt2nv1]

Nicely done! I’m on a Hightower V2 and trying to keep it more trail oriented for the majority of my riding. DHR II / Dissector looks like the winner.

[@jacobthompson6083]

How did that combo work out? I also have a Hightower.

[@mt2nv1]

@@jacobthompson6083 been loving it. I ride in Utah.

[@filacaamspeter8810]

Been using Maxxis Minion DHF (frnt) and DHR II (rear), riding in Seattle area's always wet and over roots. The combination seem to be working for me. I had them on my mid travel bike (130mm Shock and 140mm Fork) and long travel bike (160mm Shock and 180mm Fork). Mtb in the fall and winter, road cycling in the Spring and Summer.

[@Striveon247]

are they both same size . 2.4 or 2.5?

[@filacaamspeter8810]

@@Striveon247 I run 2.5 front and back. I also run 2.6, front and back on my Enduro and Trail bikes. Love the low psi rolling on wet roots.

[@hanspeter5752]

Assegai/Dhr2, best for me! But I agree with Jeff's named combos as well!

[@fra93ilgrande]

My friend uses for xc the Forekaster in front and Ikon in the rear, great all round combo

[@alewis2511]

For summer Ardent Race 2.35 rear ikon 2.2. For spring / autumn forekaster front and ikon rear. Winter: playing around with setups, potentially dhr front, forekaster rear

[@rcLawnDartPilot]

Run a lot of the same trails in Ventura county. Run DHR2 and Rekon combo and its great for my rides. Makes climbing that much more enjoyable.

[@BrianReynolds84]

Started out with the double ass on my Ripmo AF, now I'm at DHR2 front Rekon rear with Cush Core XC. Rekon has a surprising amount of grip until the trails get wet or steep

[@dansburns]

Try Vittoria Agarro instead on the rear. Better casing and rolls as fast as Rekon with much better braking.

[@mrvwbug4423]

That is a very light tire for the back of a Ripmo. I'd run Assegai/Dissector on that bike. But that also depends on your trails.

[@BrianReynolds84]

​@@mrvwbug4423 I actually ran that setup for a while. For all the grip I think my favorite setup is Assegai/DHR2 which I'll throw on for bike park days but they are pretty inefficient for the enduro type rides I do 90% of the time where 2,000ft of climbing isn't out of the norm. Trails here in CA are mainly hard pack flow trails with some rocky tech. With the Rekon and Cush Core XC rear tire, climbing has gotten a lot more efficient but my times downhill haven't really changed. I think its a good tire setup for dry conditions. I will be going to DHR2/DHR2 or back to the Assegai/DHR2 depending how much rain we get

[@JimRunarHansen]

I've been running an Assegai 2.5 MaxxGrip up front and a High Roller II 2.5 MaxxTerra in the rear for a couple of months now, and I love it!

[@JustAGlitchFL]

This is the video I needed right now.

[@MotorsportsX]

maxxis needs to put scientific data on the tires. rolling resistance, some sort of scoring system for cornering bite, weight. etc.

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

well ur in luck buddy

[@dariantoureene475]

Running Assegai Front and DHR ll in rear. Oh baby does that combo hook up… feels great in the steeps and fantastic at high speed “flowy” trails.

[@kevinross7565]

For me it’s Ardent front Ardent Race in the rear. Works great for my local trails where I’m climbing as much as I’m going down.

[@mtsmith49]

I am also running the Ardent front / Ardent Race rear. For me on a 29er hard tail with 120mm fork.

[@danytheunicorn95]

I tried the DHF´s and did not like it for the front, works great as a rear tire, now im with shortys and loving them! so grippy and fast rolling

[@mrvwbug4423]

Which is odd, because most people run the DHF up front, usually with a DHR2 or an Aggressor out back

[@braugonzalezf5656]

DHR II front and AGGRESSOR back... perfect balance!!!

[@cwesty9341]

Same setup,was dhr f/r but little slugo on the ups. Aggressor is great compromise but sometimes get caught going too fast into corners as the dhr rear would break much better. I'm looking for a faster front tire for when I ride my smoother xc trails

[@BikeandSkiGeoff]

DHF front and Rekon on the back on The Following V3 and DHF front, Aggressor rear on the Yeti SB5.5

[@eugenegutierrez5106]

I wanted to say you guys did a great job explaining the difference between high and low rise Handel bars. Keep up the good job.

[@jimm244]

I’m riding a High Roller II rear and DHF up front on a Santa Cruz 5010 since mid summer. The HR2 seems to have the perfect amount of grip for me, but I’ve ridden it hard with plenty of gravity days, and it’s worn much faster than expected.

[@nestormontagu4718]

am thinking of doin g this, how have you found it?

[@jimm244]

@@nestormontagu4718 The HR II was a really good tire, but I wore it out fast! I can’t remember the casing, perhaps it was a 3C EXO. I’m currently running an Aggressor Rear and still a DHF up front. The Aggressor is holding up better, but I seem to recall liking the ride of the HR II a bit better.

[@nestormontagu4718]

@@jimm244 thank you for this. Currently have a ardent HRII combo but have the opportunity to get a dhf 3C for £22. Then I would move HRII to the rear but I have it in 3C so may wear quick

[@jimm244]

@@nestormontagu4718 for £22 buy that DHF! You’ll find a use for it!

[@nestormontagu4718]

@@jimm244 Yep I bought it, am selling for hopefully £35 and will buy another HRII straight away 😁

[@GOTCHAPARK]

Hey Jeff , Thanks for taking the time to do these videos ! I do not have the means to test a bunch of tires to find the one I like , so this video is VERY helpful for a regular guy like me !

[@natandirt]

I love dhr II in the front aaaand...minion SS in the back ! slept on tire in my opinion, super fast rolling yet a lot of grip in the corners

[@CoinRollSearcher]

Maxxis Rekon rear and Maxxis DHR II front. Its the perfect combo for dry/sandy conditions.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Definitely missing a lot of good combos. Assegai/Dissector is god tier, perfect mix of grip and rolling speed. There is also the very popular DHF/Aggressor combo that is like a step down in grip but a step up in rolling speed from the Assegai/Dissector. I run Assegai/Dissector on my own bike and absolutely love it.

[@antanis]

Assegai dhr 2 for me

[@mann_idonotreadreplies]

Cool story bro

[@edavis5451]

The Ass/Diss combo is what I currently have on my enduro. When it’s chunky and aggressive, I love it. But for average trail riding it’s not the best. 1 or 2 steps down is what I need for my trail bike.

[@Tonuky]

I just installed a Rekon 2.4/DRHII 2.4 on my trail bike. I had 2.6 Hans Dampf front and rear. The bike is much lighter. Tomorrow morning I'm going to test them!

[@JebusFinklestein]

This video was made for me! I'm like deer in headlights trying to decide what tires to run. Still no closer to figuring that out.

[@TheJofrica]

What type of trails/conditions do you ride? And what kind of bike? And what are your goals?

[@houghtonricky]

Greatly appreciate the video - Lots of valuable info in a condensed understandable form. A comment though - it was not until last year that I was fast enough to notice and/or care about tires. A lot of beginners or slower riders won't notice or benefit from all this information. In our area, the soil is fertile - as a result, there are a lot of winding trails with lots of grade reversals to divert water and keep it from rutting the trail. Maximizing trail life results in slower riders. Somewhere below ~7 MPH, tires didn't matter - I couldn't tell difference between 2.0 and 2.5 front tires. Once I started hitting 8+ - thread and compound mattered a bit, approaching 9 to 9.5 MPH (over a many hour ride) front tire size mattered, thread mattered and compound mattered - I could finally appreciate/tell the difference. I used to get hung up worrying about best tires when I was a slower rider --- it might be worth commenting on, or exploring this as it is easy for riders to get hung up on details that won't matter.

[@twardo2224]

Scott Spark 120/120 2.75+ tires: High Roller II 2.8 Front, Rekon 2.8 rear. Ride in Northern and sometimes Southern Utah.

[@markkligerman6861]

I agree with Jeff and myself. My 160/145 Trail Bike is on Rekon rear and DHF front

[@James-il3tq]

Assegai. It's PURE velcro.

[@inMotionOutdoors]

I agree and run that as my front tire but it is pretty heavy

[@quinlanprice]

james st cyr?

[@theGiver3]

Can confirm it's heaviness

[@mrvwbug4423]

Yes, Assegai/Dissector may be the best mix of grip and rolling speed out there

[@ericjonpo]

I absolutely love the velcro descriptor.

[@sickmak90]

I’m running a DHR2 3c front and DHR2 dual compound on the rear. It doesn’t pedal “that” bad but the traction is vastly superior to the XR4 they replaced.

[@Fred_the_1996]

Maxxis Rekon at the front and a Rekon Race at the rear, perfect for modern XC tracks

[@jsasa5668]

Looking at that combo... What size tire would you recommend on the Rekon Race to pair with the Rekon 2.4WT up front? 2.25 or 2.35? I read the 2.35 inflates quite big... Not sure I'd have clearance on my Yeti SB100, but it may fit. Thanks!

[@Fred_the_1996]

@@jsasa5668 I'd use the 2.35, but if there's no clearance...

[@jmoney2724]

Would be nice to see a more in depth breakdown of the specific versions of these, such as 3c vs. 2c, MaxxTerra vs. MaxxSpeed vs. MaxxGrip, EXO explained, etc.

[@attilabenedek15]

My 2021 merida one sixty 400 came stock with assegai/dissector. Just love it

[@RiderDon]

Assegai front and DHR2 rear is my current setup on my Megatower and I’m so much happy

[@mrvwbug4423]

That or Assegai/Dissector seems to be a very popular setup for enduro bikes or aggressive trail bikes.

[@petercroce]

This is definitely the most helpful video on Maxxis's enormous lineup that I've seen, cheers Worldwide! I've ran DHF/DHR for a while for Michigan single track (trail leaning towards XC with a very little tiny bit of enduro stuff). I found it was just too slow for what I was trying to do. I run a fairly modern hardtail (Canfield Nimble 9) and all my buddies are on XC hardtails with XC tires and they were just smoking me on climbs and flats. I switched to a Dissector front / Ikon rear. It's night and day faster and I appreciate that I can cut the back tire loose much easier. Planning on switching to a DHR front and Dissector rear for some enduro trips. It seems like having an Ikon (or Rekon), Dissector, and DHR or DHF in your arsenal allows you to tackle a whole lot of riding, aside from super lightweight XC stuff or super hardcore DH stuff.

[@rybrentd]

My favorite combos: 1. Assegai front/HR2 rear for dry and blown out conditions 2. Assegai front/DHR2 rear for maximum braking traction and wetter conditions. 3. Assegai/DHF front and dissector rear for hard pack and dryer trail conditions. If it's more rocks/roots I'd lean towards the Assegai and more hardpack I'd go with the DHF.

[@JT-bj1nx]

Tire videos are the best!!!!!

[@mattmccluskey6857]

BOO! NO FOREKASTER LOVE FOR XC! Drop that Ikon in front and get a 'Kaster! (I love you Jeff.)

[@andrewrivera4029]

Cool. I run DHF front and rear but I’m hucking, plowing through rock gardens and I’m 200lb but will try the Dissector on the rear for my next tire! Thanks!

[@louiefriesen]

Here are my favorites: The Assegai is a great front tire but is very slow rolling. I'd recommend pairing it up with a DHR II on the rear, or if you want something even faster, a Dissector on the rear. Has transition knobs. (Best for trail to downhill) The Minion DHR II is great front and rear. Has a bit more braking traction than the DHF, and it also has transition knobs so no grip-drift-grip feeling like the DHF has. (Best for trail to downhill) The Minion DHF is also great front and rear. Slightly worse braking traction than DHR II tho. Much better on wet roots than the DHR II, but doesn't have transition knobs. (Best for trail to downhill) The Dissector is also great. Essentially a faster rolling Minion. I'd recommend pairing it with a beefier tire (Assegai or Minion) on the front. Also works great as a front tire for downcountry. The Aggressor is a great tire for dry conditions only. If you live in Arizona or Nevada, it's perfect. Faster rolling than the Minions, but slower rolling than the Dissector. Also it lasts forever. Only use in the rear tho. Would recommend pairing it with a Minion or Assegai on the front. Best for trail to enduro. The Rekon is a great tire for XC, downcountry, and trail. I'd put it on the front for XC, and on the rear with a Dissector in the front for downcountry, or a Minion for trail. The Ardent is a great tire for the rear for XC or downcountry if you want something faster than a Rekon. I'd recommend pairing it with the Rekon in the front. The Ikon is the fastest of them all. Also has the least amount of grip. Use it if you want pure speed. Would recommend paring it with an Ardent if you want a bit more grip in the front. Pairs: 1. Assegai front, DHR, DHF, Dissector, Aggressor, or Minion SS (Aggressor or SS for trail or enduro only) in the rear. Best for DH/Enduro/Trail 2. DHR or DHF front, DHR, DHF, Dissector, Aggressor, Minion SS, or Rekon (Aggressor and SS for trail or enduro only, and Rekon for trail only) in the rear. Best for DH/Enduro/Trail 3. Dissector front, Rekon rear. Best for Trail/Downcountry 4. Rekon front, Ardent, Rekon Race, Ardent Race, or Ikon on the rear. Best for Downcountry/XC 5. Ardent front, Ardent Race or Ikon on the rear. best for XC 6. Ikon f/r

[@vanw1554]

Exactly what we needed, simple clear no BS video, right to the point, thank you!

[@renzzomantv]

Currently running the double ass combo on my trail bike. lt's badass!

[@Hannachannal]

Same🤘

[@luisr.blanco8098]

Same here 💪🏼💪🏼

[@ChefIan73]

Here in SoCal I’ve found the double ass combo great for park and assguy/dissector combo for the trails.

[@arieffzafir7248]

You trying so hard to make us understand. Now that .... I appreciate it very much! I learn something today.. thanks dude!

[@nathanielgreen5329]

Double ass combo and the double checked up clip made me laugh

[@mclurebailey6652]

Sorry i’m late I just had to watch Friday Fails

[@MS-ie2eo]

Same mate

[@r.w.6251]

For Trail my favorite is Assegai EXO+ 3C Terra front and Dissector EXO+ 3C Terra rear.

[@medievalman3737]

I use Maxxis dhf 2.5 wt in the front and a aggressor in the rear in the same size mostly trail rides loves the set up!

[@MTBTrailRider]

DHR & Rekon is what I've been running on my santa cruz 5010 for the last two years.. love it. But just changed to the DD compound on the Rekon cause I kept slashing the side wall on the rock we have on our trails.

[@brothermike5]

Rekon is garbage for north east.

[@mrvwbug4423]

@@brothermike5 Rekon is also garbage in the rockies. Rekon has terrible grip on rock, does well in sandy conditions though.

[@caseyjones466]

My Pivot Switchblade came with DHF front and rear. When they got worn enough to start weeping sealant through the sidewalls I replaced them with Ardents front and rear. I didn't think I could get better traction than the DHF'S, but wow was I wrong. Plus I saved over 2 pounds of rotational weight!!!

[@rumour9809]

Running a dhf front and assegai rear and loving it

[@ian_davis]

Gang

[@MichaelRobibaro]

as of today, my favorite is IRC Tanken front, Panaracer Swoop AT rear 27x2.6 26x2.4 Sometimes 29 IRC Tanken (short travel mode)

[@sepultubob]

Thanks a lot for sharing. My Orbea Laufey came stock with 2 dissectors, and I was wondering how I could go a little lighter. It feels like the Rekon Dissector combo is something I'm gonna give a try !

[@royatkinson9905]

It’s a hated setup but I run schwalbe front with maxxis high roller 2 rear. Schwalbe just makes the best grippy tired imo and maxxis makes a very tough grippy enough tire. Also rear tires wear faster so I like a tougher tire back there

[@roocaa3549]

I had much trouble with maxis recon on front, replaced it with schwalbe hans dampf which works much better. So I to have a working setup schwalbe front maxis rear.

[@dafyddpropert-lewis4054]

Assegai 29 front, DHF 27.5 rear..........works for me! Might try a DHRII on the rear when the back wears out but the Assegai up front is still going strong..........Super confident front end........back end on the mullet seems to do what it wants most of the time anyway!

[@davidnicholson6680]

For non technical Midwestern stuff, Ardent/Ardent has been good for me. This is yet another video recommending Rekon and Forecaster. I'll give them a try.

[@kendallzylstra5957]

Aggressor?

[@Bob-lv4sb]

DHF on the front and Aggressor on the rear...my fav

[@postiez]

I have been watching a ton of reviews of the Aggressor and from everything I have seen the Aggressor is great as long as it's not wet. If you live in the desert run that over the Dissector I would think.

[@caRpetbomBer1]

Im trying an Aggressor rear and DHR2 front.

[@cornishcactus]

@@postiez The WT 2.5 version is much better in the wet than the 2.3.

[@MajorStaticX]

I'm the same, I love my Rear tire to Slide when I want it to, but love the extra grip in the front, it fits my style

[@kingrat738]

Here in NZ for Summer riding (just starting to dry out)... Assegai (f) Aggressor (r) Business in the front, party out the back 🤘 Winter you say!? Aggressor out, DHRII in 👌

[@Azazel518]

Jeff...thank god!! this is the same combo I use. Assagai front and rear and your sorted...sure people wings that there a slower tyre climbing but for every choice there's a consequence and I like to ride down hill fast😱

[@rantingwrench]

Double-Diss combo on my Following V3. The Dissector works fairly well as a lightweight trail tyre both front & rear, even in mud - the knobs are far enough apart to clear reasonably well.

[@erict3675]

Dissector- front Ardent- rear Seems to work well for loose over hard trail riding. Noticeable weight difference after running dhr11- front, aggressor- rear.

[@wallstreetoneil]

My nearly Pro level lady partner and I (I'm intermediate) tried the Ardent when one of her friends recommended it. We live in NE (Toronto) and where we ride we get a lot of mixed conditions (dirt/roots/small rocks) and it is often damp, and we both immediately found that the Ardent on the Rear felt like a death/wipeout machine. We tried it a number of days and eventually we attributed it to the shoulder tread area where there are repeating gaps in the tread pattern (for mud clearance is the idea we guess), but we both found that the tire would just slip out all the time while banking into a corner - it was so predictable you just had to plan on it happening. Now, I drive race cars on tracks and I'm very comfortable with slip, but the Ardent didn't slip predictably - there was grip, and then slip, and then grip again - and it always seemed to be at a certain lean angle on the bike so that is what led us to the tread design because that is the area on the tire that has gaps. Obviously, everyone's terrain is different and you have to find tires that work in your area. I set up the bikes so I removed the Ardent from our rear in both bikes, installed the DHF on the rear as a test, left the Ardents on the front as another test, and both of us immediately felt a huge difference - the rear no longer would slip out unpredictably. I'm the first person to say that the setup might appear bizarre, but it works in our area where slippery tree roots & damp dirt are a thing and our riding, up&down cross country type riding with less than perfect grip situations, is what we do. I also understand from a setup perspective that more grip in the front and a rear that can move is a thing - but for whatever reasons, where we ride, our very short flowy descents, at least at my speed, don't seem to favor this setup and what we need more of is a rear tire with good predictable grip - which somewhat bizarrely is why the DHF seems to be a great rear tire for us.

[@michaelmechex]

I was looking at Maxxis because my friends ride them, but got confused and bought Conti instead :D definitely a great video.

[@lsavassi]

Maxxis Forekaster 2.2 in rear and 2.35 in front, perfect combo for agressive xc

[@tombenson8262]

Already had planned on the double ass combo for my next set

[@akirahans]

I am running DHF front and Agressor rear. Now I'm going to try Assegai front and DHF rear.

[@vdel7418]

I use DHF front and rear on my 2021 Kona Honzo. Great tire combo for where I ride.

[@EnriqueHernandez-yv7oq]

Very helpful., I am learning all these thing and I have not decided on what bike to buy .,

[@barrydodson4191]

Well this confirmed it. My bike came with minion SS tires but I didn’t love them so I put a DHRIi front and wanted something with a bit more grip in the rear for climbing. I was leaning rekon and you confirmed my thoughts. Thanks!

[@mrvwbug4423]

Minion SS is a super fast roller designed for the back of park bikes, that is really all it is good for.