The New Maxxis High Roller: How Does It Stack Up?

[@PeterJamison]

What is your favorite front tire?

[@mangoshake]

Just like you, the DHR II. I just swapped from a stock MaxxTerra EXO DHR II to a MaxxGrip DD Assegai on my Canyon Spectral. Before that, on my old bike, I ran a MaxxGrip DH Casing DHR II. Sure, the MaxxTerra DHR II had a tendency to slip on loose dust, but the Assegai just threw me off with how numb it felt. Like, I want to like and keep the Assegai until it wears down. It's grip incarnate. But it just feels numb, and the fact that it doesn't leave tire marks on the trail means that the Assegai likes to ride on top of the soil and stick to it like tape, as opposed to something that grabs onto the soil, like velcro. Weird analogy, but I think you get it. With the MaxxGrip compound, the DHR II is velcro. You can hear the side knobs grab and rip through the soil, and you can feel the ripping sensation through your hands. For me, its one advantage over the Assegai is that it's a communicative tire. It lets you feel the trail condition and adapt accordingly. It allows you to be precise. The Assegai relies more on bravery and trust, which I admit I lack, lol. So with this review, I'm definitely excited for the High Roller to start coming in with DD casing.

[@PeterJamison]

@@mangoshake Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Based on what you have described, the new High Roller seems like it will fit your preferences perfectly.

[@billydeewilliams8909]

Everyone loves the Assegai as a front, but the DHR is a great option too. I'm running 2.6 EXO+ MaxxTerra DHR front and rear on my 160/150 e-bike (with cush core), after having run DHR front/Dissector rear for a few months. Until I started converting my 150/130 trail bike into a quasi-park bike (currently 2.6 DD MaxxGrip Assegai front/rear with cush core, lol), it was DHR front/Rekon rear, which also performed great but in hindsight I think I'd have preferred to try the Forekaster on the rear, which I still want to try this winter/fall. But I'm not sure DHR front is going to last for me after trying the Assegai, which is just insanely confidence inspiring, so much so that I don't really care about the rolling speed. When you ran DHR front on the T.E.M.P.O, what did you have on the rear? I'm really interested in the High Roller 3 due to the incredibly loose and dusty conditions at my local parks, Dodge Ridge and Northstar. Too bad it's only presently offered in 2.4, but presumably there will be more soon. I'm so addicted to 2.6 wide tires I really wish Maxxis offered them in more DD/MaxxTerra for rear and EXO+/MaxxGrip for front. I personally haven't tried this combo of compounds/casings, but after watching/reading a ton of tire content this year, its definitely next on my list. I also want to try a faster rolling tire like even the Dissector in DD/MaxxGrip on the rear, but I'd rather not compromise on width. And after trying the DD/Grip Assegai front and rear at Northstar this weekend, I think it's a bit too much of a good thing (I'm going to stick with it for at least one more weekend tho), so I'm skeptical of using a pretty draggy tire like the DHR in Grip on the rear.

[@my2017raptorhardtail]

So would you take the high roller over Asegai now?

[@PeterJamison]

@@billydeewilliams8909 When I had the DHR in the front on the Tempo, I also had it in the rear. For me the DHR as a rear tire is my baseline, and I hardly go away from it. That said, I have a DD Dissector 2.4 I am going to toss on this week as my DHR is on the way out. Glad you are enjoying the way a 2.6 feels for you!

[@thereignofthezero225]

Im happy with my current setup. Great traction on the hard packed trails I usually ride here in the Colorado foothills. Dissector on the front and aggressor on the back

[@PeterJamison]

Dissector in the front! Not seen too many people running that. Thanks for sharing✌🏼

[@thereignofthezero225]

@PeterJamison yeah, it came setup that way on the mondraker raze that I bought last year

[@mrvwbug4423]

For front range the Assegai and Kryptotal are your best front tires, we have mostly loose over hardpack, which the loam surfer tires like the HR3 and Argotal aren't optimal for. Dissector up front on a short travel bike works surprisingly well. The Dissector works well in our conditions as a back tire when paired with an Assegai up front.

[@thereignofthezero225]

@mrvwbug4423 ill screenshot that so I don't forget and maybe try it out one day

[@jojotherider1977]

looking forward to hearing how these tires ride in the wet. I'm in the PNW and our trails have different personalities when the rains come. Currently on E13 Grappler/All Terrains and have liked them for everything in the MoPo compound.

[@PeterJamison]

🤘🏼

[@mrvwbug4423]

Should handle light mud very well. The HR3 and Argotal have been the tires of choice up front in world cup DH this year where most of the rounds have had a fair bit of mud.

[@BockaufBiken]

You were absolutely flying dude! I think I will try it on the front too.

[@PeterJamison]

Appreciate it! Definitely worth a shot in the front 👊🏼

[@ianmangham4570]

Awesome tyres ,just bought two NEW old stock 26x2.35 😊 🇬🇧 AWESOME TYRES no more slipping and sliding around for me in miserable rainy Britain ❤

[@PeterJamison]

🤘🏼

[@freezer4230]

Great comparison video! I just got the new DHRII 2.5 on a couple of bikes- it has noticeably more volume than the 2.4 version and a plusher ride for sure. This new High Roller is intriguing for the loose- the knob spacing looks great. When the DD and possibly Exo+ versions come out I'll have to try them. Too bad it doesn't come in a 2.5 width!

[@PeterJamison]

Hopefully 2.5 width one day for the HR3! That would be unreal. I have yet to ride the 2.5 DHR, but I am looking forward to it! Thanks for watching ✌🏼

[@didzy9349]

Hey great video - would you say it rolls quicker than the assegai as a front tyre? Also I find the assegai slow in turns like it feels slow as you turn the bars, out a dhf back on and it turns noticeably quicker and nimbler but loses the grip of a assegai, is the high roller similar to the dhf like that in terms of turning?

[@PeterJamison]

Tough to say to be honest with you, but I would say it is a solid bit more grip than a DHF brings 👊🏼

[@mrvwbug4423]

I would assume it's similar to the Argotal. For the Colorado front range we're mostly loose over hardpack and the Argotal is not great here, but the Kryptotal might be the perfect front tire for here with the Assegai as basically tied with it.

[@PeterJamison]

Assegai on the front range trails is definitely the move!

[@michaelgoodwin593]

DHR2 tips into turns quickly, it's quite unstable, I'm guessing the HR3 behaves the like a front tyre where it's more square and stable?

[@PeterJamison]

Yep! The HR3 is far more square and stable than the DHR as a front tire. Night and day difference.

[@blakekennard7700]

Currently running assegai up front in a 2.5 and a dissector out back in a 2.4. Have to agree that the assegai has a vague feeling as you transition through its profile. Would like something a bit more definitive with ground feedback in the future.

[@PeterJamison]

The new High Roller definitely offers that greater feeling of definition you are looking for 💯 Thanks for watching!

[@mrvwbug4423]

Conti Krpytotal is basically your "I like the Assegai's grip but wished it had better feedback" tire. Though if your trails are loamy I could see a definitely case for the HR3.

[@blakekennard7700]

@@mrvwbug4423thanks. I’m in central Ohio and most of the trails in my area have a bit of everything depending on season and rain.

[@Noondog]

Love a DHR and DHF combo. Double Down casing with cushcore. Probably overkill but I love to bang and have some smash insurance! I often rock the high roller too. Sweet tire. I got weird and ran an assegai in the back on King Kong last year and cleaned it so who the heck knows 🤷🏻🤘🏼

[@PeterJamison]

DD with Cush Core will give you confidence no doubt! Thanks for watching 👊🏼

[@meliodashadeyoshi2115]

How you ride this bike I wish someone would ride the hightower v3 like this during there review

[@PeterJamison]

Always trying to push bikes to their limits over here 🤙🏼

[@boogiedownbronx73]

im jealous you have a park like this nearby....im currently trying out DHF/ASSEGAI combo since I had a spare new pair laying around...I know normally people ride DHRII/ASSEGAI but lets see...what Shimano brakes you are using? and what size rotors? man you are ripping it with this Commencal at only 140mm travel...I just upgraded to 160mm on my Giant X Trance...unfortunately where I live we do not have a bike park

[@PeterJamison]

Hope that tire setup treats you well 🤘 For brakes on the Tempo: I am using Shimano XT 4 piston brakes with metal pads and 180mm rotors front and rear. They work very well ✌Thanks for watching!

[@Peter-nu8st]

I cant believe youre just riding that tempo at trestle for fun. What are your suspension settings, are you running it very stiff?

[@PeterJamison]

The Tempo rips the bike park! Carries such good speed and with good line choice can handle everything Trestle has to offer. For suspension, I have a bomber air with 180 PSI and a 0.5 spacer, and a Z1 with 2 spacers and 76 PSI. At 175 pounds that is not super stiff by any means, but ramps up enough that I hardly bottom out. I will break down more specifics in my Tempo bike check which will be dropping soon!

[@cole_two3992]

High roller 3 as a rear maybe? Assegai front? Or count intuitive

[@PeterJamison]

That would be pretty counter intuitive in my opinion, but I can see situations where High Roller 3 front and rear would work awesome, particularly in very loose/wet conditions.

[@michael_the_chef]

Assegai, shorty, dhf, but the New highroller looks interesting

[@PeterJamison]

Definitely worth trying out! Thanks for watching!

[@emilioarrieta2451]

how’re they in the conditions lately? WP is finally getting some nice dirt 🔥🤙🏽

[@PeterJamison]

Some rain hit recently which has made the conditions awesome!

[@ZhengZL69]

I’ve never tried a dhf in the front but I did get to try assegais and dhr2s. We have loose over hard pack here and honestly both perform great, but I would say I’m more of an ass guy 😅

[@PeterJamison]

For loose over hard pack the Assegai works great for sure 😂💯 Thanks for watching!

[@davemathers8954]

wgt googles and helmet are you using?

[@PeterJamison]

I am rocking a Fox Speedframe helmet and I wear Smith Wildcat sunglasses ✌🏼

[@andrewjamison1990]

Tire pressure? I might have missed it.

[@PeterJamison]

2:53 💯

[@my2017raptorhardtail]

Got to the end. Nevermind haha.

[@PeterJamison]

😂🤘

[@Bradley_mtb]

I’m trying to get sponsored by Maxxis any advice

[@PeterJamison]

Just keep shredding and putting yourself out there 💯

[@meliodashadeyoshi2115]

What kind of bike do you have?

[@PeterJamison]

Commencal Tempo 👍🏼

[@meliodashadeyoshi2115]

@@PeterJamison right on! Just got the hightower v3!! Definitely enjoying your videos keep it up!

[@PeterJamison]

@@meliodashadeyoshi2115 glad you are enjoying the vids! Thanks for watching!

[@MonsterdonMTB]

Still can't beat a Schwalbe Magic Mary and Big Betty combo for me. The Assegai/DHR2 combo is great but just prefer the feel of the Schwalbes. Highroller 3 and 2 combo like you have might be a closer rival to try out though, I always got on well with the highroller 2

[@PeterJamison]

Glad you've found a setup that works well for you 🤘 Would definitely recommend checking out the new High Roller 🤙

[@picard120]

why do you say the tire is sharper than Assaigi?

[@PeterJamison]

It has more bite than the Assegai on the trail 👍🏼 Both over a ton of traction, just feel different 🤘🏼

[@francoisjoly7696]

Maxxis Hillgotal

[@PeterJamison]

🤙🏼