The trade show is only a piece of the events at the Sea Otter Classic; racing is still a part of the festival. I'd do Ardent in front and Forekaster rear. 2020 Giant Revolt Advanced 2. That doesnt make the Ardent a worse tire, it just means that if you tend to ride loose terrain, are a particularly aggressive rider, or like coming into a corner just a little too hot, you may want to consider a tire that specializes in your riding style and conditions. dam the tyre looks like it could take a beating. Forekaster - MAXXIS US Billed as a Jack of all trades tread, wed have to agree that this is some of the best all rounder rubber available and weve used these tyres on multiple bikes now. Great control under braking with L shaped side knobs allow some confident riding for a tire that rolls this fast. Mounted on a 26mm inner width rim it measures out exactly 2.4" at the nobs and casing making it a respectably wide tire. Maxxis Aggressor 2.3 EXO Review | Tested by GearLab The Ardent is decent as a rear tire, but to echo what many others have already posted, I would definitely not run them as a front tire. Front and rear for speed with matched sizing, Front 2.35 and rear 2.2 for volume and speed, Rekon 2.4 in the front and 2.25 in the rear, Rekon up front in with faster rolling Ikon or Ardent race out back, Rekon in the rear with Forekaster or Minion DHR II in the front, Ardent front and rear same size comes stock on many bikes, Ardent up front with Ikon or Ardent Race out back, Ardent in the rear with Forekaster in the front, Ardent in the rear with Minion DHR II up front, Front and rear same size has to be really wet for this, While the Maxxis DHRII might be considered to be an all-mountain/enduro/downhill tire, it provides a great grip to weight ratio when it's in the 2.3 widths and EXO protection. In 30 years, this will probably be the first time I plan to replace the worn out rear tire with an identical tire. Allow Necessary Cookies & Continue The Print+ membership where Singletrack magazine drops through your door, plus full digital access, is normally 45, now only 22.50 with the code. Maxxis Ardent or Forekasters as a front tire - Singletracks Mountain Bike News Maxxis Ardent or Forekasters as a front tire Mountain bike trails & Mountain bike reviews Protected: Forums Mountain Bike Forum Maxxis Ardent or Forekasters as a front tire Viewing 9 reply threads Author Posts June 1, 2019 at 19:52 #263456 pauldominy While it may no longer be marketed as a wet conditions specific tire, the new Forekaster is still designed to shed mud well, with raised edges on the casing. Contis Black Chili compound seems to improve with use. Learn how your comment data is processed. New Maxxis Forekaster: goodbye to damp, hello to downcountry? Its got a lot of float and drift potential, and very little rolling resistance for added speed. That thicker design also provides greater longevity in the Minion. When that tire loses cornering traction, it loses it right away and does not hook back up easily. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The Maxxis tire combo is a tough one to beat these days. First Ride: Maxxis Forekaster - BikeMag They use a 120tpi casing and are Tubeless Ready - with the option for EXO sidewall reinforcing. For similar rolling speed with improved braking and cornering performance, check out the Rekon. We envision the new Forekaster as the perfect companion for long, pedally rides in a variety of terrain. The most aggressive trail tyre in the Continental line-up is the Trail King (previously known, rather kinkily, as the Rubber Queen). About Us | Id say its been a Dissector and Rekon as a guess. While XC tires might not get much love from us, we do ride most of them and also sell lots of them. As Maxxis puts it, When an Aspen isnt enough tire but a Minion is too much, choose the new Maxxis Forekaster.. Employee Review Durability is one of the areas that the Ardent really shines. Maxxis Ardent EXO Review | Tested by GearLab Would run as a rear though. Would you have this front with a dissector rear? 4.23) [Video], CushCore Trail Insert - The Perfect Middle Ground For Tubeless Inserts, Wolf Tooth ReMote Pro - The New & Refined Dropper Remote. Calling it a "Goldilocks" tire, Maxxis envisions the new Forekaster as the ideal step between their current XC options and more aggressive trail and enduro tires. However, the narrow casing and lack of tubeless options were lackluster at best. Strengths: Fastest rolling of this bunch. Use code HELLO54 when you join us as a print or digital member and your membership will be half price for the first year. Contact UsPrivacyForum RulesClassifieds RulesLink RemovalNewsletter SettingsAdvertising. Originally as OE tyres in 3C trimming and latterly non-3C aftermarket. It can find its spot on many bikes front or rear for whatever traction your bike needs. On the front, weve found the durability fantastic, even with the softer TrailStar compound. Intended to be a "Goldilocks" tire, the new Forekaster (released July 2022) rolls faster than a Minion or even the Dissector but provides more predictable cornering, climbing, and braking traction than the Aspen or Rekon. The tyres in the shot above were installed at the same time, and you can see how pronounced the rear wear is. The. Zach Overholt is the Editor in Chief of Bikerumor. I think you are on the right track. The Ride Concepts Womens Vice shoes are my current favourite flat pedal shoe, so I wanted to give the Mid version, with raised ankle, a go. Prices start from 59.99 RRP. This looks like a great tire. Otherwised they ticked all the boxes. CLP I really dig tires with these intermediate transition knobs, and all of these small features is why the Rekon has become my favorite XC/Trail tire. With the Protection reinforced sidewalls the casing is very tough and while the lovely logos of our test tyres are pretty scuffed up, we havent experienced any sidewall cuts or tears. To help with this tires versatility, Maxxis offers it in a 2.2 or 2.35 casing. This allows the center of the tire to roll fast providing just enough traction when climbing and braking but not comprising any speed. The tire has "mid-height tread blocks spaced evenly and openly to . 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