The "Goldilocks" Tire for Trail Bikes? - Maxxis Forekaster V2

[@downtoridemtb]

I put 2.4 Forekasters front and rear on my bike and I’m really liking them. Only minor difference is that I went with dual compound on the rear and 3C Max Terra on the front. Part tire, part luck and probably part skill, but I cleaned a techy climb on them that I had never done in my previous 7 years of riding.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

That sounds like a great combo! I think I'd really like moving this Forekaster to the front and running a dual compound one out back so I can get a little more loose. The 3C Max Terra is grippier than I hoped for actually haha Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙

[@Cubasenet33]

I have the exact same front tyre (DHR 2,4" 3C Max Grip), which looks somehow skinier than my rear High Roller II (2,3" bicomponent). It's working well for my rather heavy XC style of riding, but next time, based on your review, I'll give a go to this Forekaster V2. Thanks for the vid!

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@Cubasenet33 glad to hear my video was helpful! Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching! 🤙

[@Chris7uk00]

I run v1 maxxis forekasters on my hardtail and full suspension bikes, they are the best fast rolling tyres with the most grip for XC/trail riding, I even run them in the wet and in winter front and back.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@Chris7uk00 it’s the perfect all-rounder! Thanks for sharing your setup and thanks for watching! 🤙

[@RideLaughPodcast]

Great video Nick and Katie. I'm always looking for a solid tire and you did a good job illustrating the strengths. Loving the footage of Rocky Ridge too. Side note, glad to see you making videos again. Sage

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Thanks Sage! The test ride at Rocky Ridge was definitely my favorite part of making this one. We're stoked to be back on YT with some new content! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching man!

[@J.William78]

I'll have to give these Forekasters a whirl. For over 10 years my favorite combo is a ardent on the rear and DHR up front. Fast rolling and grippy for days. Nice upload dude, looks like your really enjoying yourself.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@J.William78 thanks! You totally should! I’m still loving this tire 3 months later. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. 🤙

[@bike314]

I love my forekaster on my bike! It handled Moab quite well. Glad to see you posting again, been following you since you went on the b1ker podcast

[@NickandKatieMTB]

It’s such a versatile tire! That’s awesome to hear! Thank you for watching! 🤘

[@marksandoval5361]

My favorite tire comb on my Stumpy Evo is the 2.6 Rekon front and 2.4 Rekon rear, both 60tpi, DC(dual compound). Rolls fast, hooks up well, very durable, affordable.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Nice! I think I’m going with Rekons for my new hardtail! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙

[@ПавелЗайдов]

schwalbe Wicked will rear, nobby nic front

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@ПавелЗайдов nice! Always wanted to try the Nobby Nic 😂

[@marksandoval5361]

@@NickandKatieMTB I tried 2.4 Rekon front and rear but the front didn't have enough grip. Going to the 2.6 front added just enough extra grip and flotation to give the ideal performance. I also tried 2.6 Rekon front and rear but that combo felt slow rolling.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@marksandoval5361 that makes sense. It’s crazy how many factors play a part. That’s why I continue running Maxxis. Really trying to figure out their tire line before jumping around. Takes a lot of dialing in to find something that works optimally!

[@MTBQandA]

HEY!! Great to see you back at it!!! Great review video! Very thorough.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Great to be back! Thanks Johnnie! 🤙

[@Tom-zc8vz]

It was sick meeting you guys out at Rocky Ridge the other week. Keep up the great work and content!

[@NickandKatieMTB]

It was sick meeting you guys too! Thanks for tuning in! See you out on the trails! 🫡🤙

[@johndef5075]

I rode dry xc mostly. Just put an Ikon 2.35 on front and 2.2 on rear. Very happy so far.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Awesome! Love hearing what people are running on their bikes! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙

[@hamlet8346]

I don't know if you guys have heard about this but there's a new pumptrack that just got made out in Carlisle. You should make a video about it. I've wanted to check it out myself but have been pretty busy lately. Plus I'm not sure how rideable it would be with all the recent rain. Still probably worth the check out though!

[@NickandKatieMTB]

I don’t think we’ve heard of it! What’s it called?

[@hamlet8346]

@@NickandKatieMTB It's called the "Carlisle Pumptrack" on google maps. Here is link: maps.app.goo.gl/gaEQBWQfrr5AWTe26

[@hamlet8346]

@@NickandKatieMTB It's called the "Carlisle Pumptrack" on google maps.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Hey! We were just looking through the comments on this video and thought it would be cool to let you know we made a Carlisle Pump Track video. Here it is if you wanna check it out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6PbfmSFq66jbqMsi=Hg0I-t2lC_khPLeY

[@hamlet8346]

@@NickandKatieMTB Yup I saw the video! And I was able to visit the track before the open as well.

[@bermchasin]

nice! My bike came with forkasters on it, I switched my front to a rekon but these actually look dope.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

The Forekaster is definitely sweet. I really wanted to try Rekons but I knew I would puncture them since they don’t offer my tire size in EXO+. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙

[@Ben_Kasper]

Seems like the perfect tire for a trail bike or a hardtail so if I do end up getting a hardtail I’ll pick some up. Good video man

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Agreed! Thanks for watching homie! 🤙

[@mikelafferty5253]

Im running Rekons, 27.5 x 2.6 work awesome but a little slow, next round I might try to find a faster roller, this one might fit the job!

[@NickandKatieMTB]

I’d definitely give the Forekaster a shot then! Been loving it in the rear so far. I’d be curious to try one in the front as well. Thanks for watching! 🤙

[@capitalschool8765]

Have wheelset with Forekasters and they are perfect for those pedally outings that have a good mix of terrain.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@capitalschool8765 I couldn’t agree more! Thanks for watching! 🤙

[@splooshmtb]

He lives! hah jokes aside, curious to know if they do the Maxxis thing that happens to the faster rolling tires I've tried where the side knobs start coming off within like 3 months.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

It's good to be back! haha That's strange! I've pretty much always run Maxxis tires and I've always been impressed with their longevity. This would be the fastest rolling Maxxis tire I've owned though so I will have to make a follow up review on it in a few months! I'll keep that in mind for the review! Thanks for watching bro!

[@splooshmtb]

@NickandKatieMTB dhr2 has always treated me well but man dissectors and aggressors always lose their knows quick. Source: currently riding knobless dissectors 😂

[@NickandKatieMTB]

​@@splooshmtb haha damn. Love the DHR2 as well. Like I said in the video I still have the 2 year old one up front! It's lost some of its grip for sure but ultimately it still holds air! 😅 I've never really had an issue with ripping knobs off., I'm more of a puncture guy myself. 🫠

[@bassw1758]

Been using the Ardents for a while, I like them they roll fast, have better grip on back with the tire turned around.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@bassw1758 interesting! I had ardents on a bike a while back! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching 🤙

[@B1KER]

I really like the rekon. If you were using a rekon Forcaster combo which one would you put up front. It looks like that has better side knobs for the front. Thoughts?

[@NickandKatieMTB]

I’d say Forekaster front and Rekon rear would be an awesome combo! I’d love to run that on this bike if they made a 27.5x2.4 EXO+ Rekon.

[@B1KER]

@@NickandKatieMTB I run 2.8 rekons on my Hardtail. I was thinking of taking the plus wheels off and doing 29er 2.6’s. I’ll have to take a look at those. 🤘

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@B1KER yeah man that sounds perfect for a hardtail! 🤙

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

Great review 💯🤙🏾

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Thank you! 🤙

[@DownHillgamer]

Just got a dhf/agressor front and rear 2.3 on both and was kinda thinking wow thats overkill in the front, but who knows till i hit the trail tomorrow. Those forkasters look good though, definitely overlooked them when everything is ASSIEGA 2.6 SUPER SOFT OR NOTHING

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Nice! Been loving the Forekaster so far this season! Anything from Maxxis has been good to me. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙

[@gustavopelotudo2]

Hi there. I just bought a used 2017 Scott Spark 960 and it came with V1 wire bead Forekasters front and rear. The thing is that the tires are quite at the end of their life and I'd like to buy the new Forekaster but I'm not sure if the 2.40WT of the new FK will fit on my syncros x23 23" rim. Can u give me some piece of advice? Thanks!

[@NickandKatieMTB]

If the v1 forecasters were 2.4 then I imagine they would work! I’m not 100% sure though. Wish I could be more help!

[@gustavopelotudo2]

@@NickandKatieMTB Thank you very much for your answer. Kind regards.

[@RedRoulette]

Hi, thanks for the video. I’m actually use the rekon rear and dissector on front. The rolling resistance of rekon is good, but I think that had some problems in traction. What do you think of comparison of rolling resistance between forekaster 2 and rekon?

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Hi! Thanks for watching! I'd say the Forekaster is going to have more traction than the Rekon but it's at the cost of a bit of rolling speed. The side knobs on the Forekaster are noticeably more aggressive than the ones on the Rekon but so are the center knobs. Hope this helps!

[@ignatiusrobinson]

Any updates on the sealant experiment?

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Funny you ask! Katie and I were just talking about making a follow up video on it. Stay tuned! 👍

[@Trails_trout]

new video sweet

[@NickandKatieMTB]

We’re stoked to put out some new content! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@TristWallace]

Currently have a dual compound dissector in the rear and was thinking about switching to the new forekaster for faster rolling speed. Is the tire noticeably faster than the dissector or about the same? Like is it worth it for me to change out the rear?

[@NickandKatieMTB]

for me, it isn't super noticeable when riding upright. The Dissector cuts into the ground better when you really lean the bike over whereas the Forekaster has better mid-lean grip. Hope that helps.

[@TristWallace]

@ thanks! Did the forekaster ever stretch to its 2.4 claimed width or is it more of a 2.3 width undersized tire? Might just go with an aggressor for better rolling resistance if the forekaster is the same 2.3 width.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@TristWallace no problem! It's still narrower than other "2.4" Maxxis tires I've had. It's not a deal breaker for me but it's less ideal.

[@KotakMeister]

I bought these about 3 weeks ago for my front and back wheels. I busted the rear wheel a week ago. I don't really like them cos they're not really suitable for the terrain I'm riding...they kinda suck in damp/wet terrain. They're really good in dry conditions though.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

That’s a bummer. Sorry to hear you’re not diggin the tires! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@KotakMeister]

@@NickandKatieMTB Nah, it's no biggie. The terrain i ride on is just unsuitable. I'm certain if the place i ride on is dryer on most days, it would be a blast. For those who read my comment, please don't be turned off by it. I live in the tropics and things do get wet from time to time.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@KotakMeister yeah it would be tricky to find a perfect tire for both conditions!

[@williambrazil3760]

I'm thinking of these as I know ride to the trail and big loops, Enduro trails but a part of 40km (25m) days, have you tried it on the front ? I have a DHF and Aggresor at the minute but want to roll faster but ride tech

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@williambrazil3760 I have not tried it on the front but I imagine it would make a fantastic front tire. I am considering getting another one for the front and running it front and back. I’d give it a shot. Great tire! Thanks for watching!

[@MichauxGravityRiders]

Fast rolling and grip?? I might have to give this a try since the Forekaster 29x2.4 is about $10-20 cheaper than the DHR II right now.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Do it bro! Just rode on it again today and I’m loving it!

[@keith6872]

How well is the grip on wet wooden plank bridge? You will bust your but. Steel knobs on tires may work...remember ice racing motorcycles.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Just have to proceed with caution on wet wooden features like that. 99% of the time I’m riding dirt or rocks so tires like these work great. Studded tires may be used when riding in very specific conditions like on ice. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙

[@SolarizeYourLife]

What id width rims are you running with???

[@NickandKatieMTB]

30s!

[@Pendogmillionaire]

Is that a gt dirt jumper with blue ultradynamicos?

[@NickandKatieMTB]

They are actually the GT branded tires that came stock on it!

[@Pendogmillionaire]

@@NickandKatieMTB found the video, pretty sick man!

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@Pendogmillionaire thanks! 🤙🤙

[@colincochrane5242]

Are those wheels race face turbines ?

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Nope, just an ARC30!

[@j.lafleur6659]

I would like this more if you explained your riding style as a Voice Over during ride clips. For an 8 minute video there is a lack of action. Otherwise good content 👍

[@NickandKatieMTB]

I appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching! 🤙

[@Emtbtoday]

Good front tyre's for a combo mix not great on rear

[@NickandKatieMTB]

I’ll have to try it out front in the future

[@barfo281]

Didn't this tire come out a year ago?

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Yes it did

[@XCRiders]

So yeah

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Yes haha

[@DaBinChe]

V2 is a great trail tire. Lite, low rolling resistance, grips in corners/brakes/climbs, and most importantly predictable.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Couldn’t have said it better myself! The predictability is something I’ve noticed on rides lately that I wish I would have talked about in the video! For me it’s one of the biggest selling points for choosing the Forekaster over the Dissector. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙

[@radiocontrolled9181]

Too much nit picking on tire size, tire compounds, thread, grip, looks etc. etc. these days. Keep snowflaked Gen Z. Just fU¢

[@j.l.5966]

Ok gramps

[@gweflj]

The problem is Maxxis undersized the volume. If it was 3mm wider it would be great. If it’s dry try a Rekon Race 2.4”. They measure 62mm on a 30mm ID rim. They have a stupid amount of grip considering how fast they roll.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

I completely agree. I wish they offered EXO+ on the rekon or rekon race in 27.5x2.4. This is the biggest bike I own and I need it to handle the gnarly rock gardens of PA. Definitely less options with 27.5 unfortunately. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@gweflj]

@@NickandKatieMTB Ah I see. Try Schwalbe Super Trail Nobby Nics. It probably has more grip than the Forekaster and the casing is more substantial than EXO+.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@gweflj interesting! Might have to try them out! Thanks! 🤙

[@gweflj]

@@NickandKatieMTB There's a world or really good tires outside of Maxxis.

[@NickandKatieMTB]

@@gweflj no doubt! I've tried a few other brands over the years. I really like the depth of experience that comes with sticking to one brand. At least until I've tried everything I want to try from Maxxis. I also tend to replace one tire at a time and almost every bike my wife and I own have Maxxis tires on them so I can switch things around. Hate running mismatched tires haha