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Are the Maxxis Assegai's really too heavy?


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When they were first released, they were DH casing only, and they weighed almost 1500 grams. Now that they are available in a variety of casings, compounds, and tech, they seem to be more in line. I went to the Maxxis website and compared the sizes I would use.

 

Tire  Size ETRTO TPI Weight (g) Compound Tech
Assegai 27.5X2.50WT 63-584 60 1,005 3C MAXX TERRA 3CT/EXO/TR
27.5X2.60WT 66-584 120 1,058 3C MAXX TERRA 3CT/EXO+/TR
Minion DHF 27.5X2.50WT 63-584 120 1,005 3C MAXX TERRA 3C/EXO+/TR
27.5X2.60WT 66-584 120 1,010 3C MAXX TERRA 3C/EXO+/TR
Minion DHRii 27.5X2.40WT 61-584 120 940 3C MAXX TERRA 3C/EXO+/TR
27.5X2.60WT 66-584 120 970 3C MAXX TERRA 3C/EXO+/TR
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I got them with my Ripmo.  Looked at the weight and was pretty iffy.   That was 2-3 months ago and I planned on swapping them out after a ride or two.  I'm still riding them, because while they are slow, the grip is awesome. 

 I will say they are *not* great if you ride to trails.  I can definitely feel the drag on the road when I'm riding to Deception.   Not something I'd run if I was riding 5+ miles to trails each way - I'd probably sacrifice the grip for something better rolling.

Edit: looked up the 29er weights.  

Minion:

TB96800300 29X2.50WT 63-622 60 FOLDABLE 1,005 3C MAXX TERRA 60 3C/EXO/TR Black MOUNTAIN

Assegai:

TB00163000 29X2.50WT 63-622 60 FOLDABLE 1,075 3C MAXX TERRA 50 3CT/EXO/TR Black MOUNTAIN

So not much different really, though I can't remember if I have EXO+ or not on the bike right now.

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