Maxxis Rekon Exo TR MTB Tyre
The TR version with EXO sidewall protection is designed for driving without tube with sealing milk, but can also be driven with tube like all TR tyres. Maxxis recommends the Rekon primarily on the rear wheel, which can best be combined with a Forekaster at the front, but also with coarser treads. This results in better traction and the rolling resistance decreases. And where there is no hose, the risk of a breakdown also falls. MAXXIS TR tires are better prepared for mounting with sealing milk than other "Tubeless Ready" tires. The bead of our TR tires is like a real UST tubeless tire completely covered with a rubber layer. As a result, the hose-free mounting of all rims with standard dimensions is successful on the first inflation and with little fluid. EXO Protection This highly abrasion and abrasion-resistant material protects the sidewall of various MTB tires. It is very tight woven, light and very flexible. As a result, the performance of the tires remains unchanged.
The TR version with EXO sidewall protection is designed for driving without tube with sealing milk, but can also be driven with tube like all TR tyres. Maxxis recommends the Rekon primarily on the rear wheel, which can best be combined with a Forekaster at the front, but also with coarser treads. This results in better traction and the rolling resistance decreases. And where there is no hose, the risk of a breakdown also falls. MAXXIS TR tires are better prepared for mounting with sealing milk than other "Tubeless Ready" tires. The bead of our TR tires is like a real UST tubeless tire completely covered with a rubber layer. As a result, the hose-free mounting of all rims with standard dimensions is successful on the first inflation and with little fluid. EXO Protection This highly abrasion and abrasion-resistant material protects the sidewall of various MTB tires. It is very tight woven, light and very flexible. As a result, the performance of the tires remains unchanged.
The TR version with EXO sidewall protection is designed for driving without tube with sealing milk, but can also be driven with tube like all TR tyres. Maxxis recommends the Rekon primarily on the rear wheel, which can best be combined with a Forekaster at the front, but also with coarser treads. This results in better traction and the rolling resistance decreases. And where there is no hose, the risk of a breakdown also falls. MAXXIS TR tires are better prepared for mounting with sealing milk than other "Tubeless Ready" tires. The bead of our TR tires is like a real UST tubeless tire completely covered with a rubber layer. As a result, the hose-free mounting of all rims with standard dimensions is successful on the first inflation and with little fluid. EXO Protection This highly abrasion and abrasion-resistant material protects the sidewall of various MTB tires. It is very tight woven, light and very flexible. As a result, the performance of the tires remains unchanged.
The TR version with EXO sidewall protection is designed for driving without tube with sealing milk, but can also be driven with tube like all TR tyres. Maxxis recommends the Rekon primarily on the rear wheel, which can best be combined with a Forekaster at the front, but also with coarser treads. This results in better traction and the rolling resistance decreases. And where there is no hose, the risk of a breakdown also falls. MAXXIS TR tires are better prepared for mounting with sealing milk than other "Tubeless Ready" tires. The bead of our TR tires is like a real UST tubeless tire completely covered with a rubber layer. As a result, the hose-free mounting of all rims with standard dimensions is successful on the first inflation and with little fluid. EXO Protection This highly abrasion and abrasion-resistant material protects the sidewall of various MTB tires. It is very tight woven, light and very flexible. As a result, the performance of the tires remains unchanged.
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Maxxis Rekon Exo Tubeless Ready WT 29" tyre Measure 29x2.60 Colour Black
Delivery between Fri – Mon $39.08
Maxxis Rekon - MTB Tyre, 29 x 2.6 / Dual Compound | EXO TR / Black
Delivery between 11–20 May $12.94
Maxxis Rekon - MTB Tyre 24/27.5/29 x 2.2-2.6, 29 x 2.6 / 60TPI EXO TR / Black
Delivery between 12–19 May $14.99
TB96962100
Free delivery between 12–20 May
MAXXIS - Rekon 29x2,60 EXO/TR Clincher Black Tubeless Ready 29 2,60
Delivery $50
MAXXIS Rekon 29 x 2.60" EXO TR Folding Tyre - 60TPI
Maxxis REKON 29 X 2.60 EXO TR FOLD 60TPI E-25
Delivery between 12–15 May $10
Maxxis Rekon 29 X 2.60 Tyre - EXO TR - SUPER SALE
Delivery between 13–15 May $9.95
Maxxis Rekon 29 X 2.60 Tyre - EXO TR - SUPER SALE
Delivery between 13–21 May $9.95
Copertone Maxxis Rekon 29X2.60 EXO TR 60TPI
Delivery $40.57
originally posted on jensonusa.com
This is a really good all around XC tire.I've ridden the 2.4 3CT (maxxterra) as a rear tire on my XC bike, but I wanted to put some faster tires on, so I went for a Rekon front (this one), and an Ikon rear. It grips better and more predictably than an Ardent race, and has more traction than the Rekon race, while still being light and fast rolling.Honestly it pairs really well with an Ikon, but it does come up short in wet or loose terrain and on roots, but I plan on using it for a while on that bike. It depends on what matters more to you; speed or ultimate traction, and this strikes the best balance I've seen since the old Ardents.
originally posted on jensonusa.com
So far it's a pretty good tire. I replaced my front ikon with this for a little more grip and cornering control. It definitely has more grip than the Ikon, but can still get a little slippery in the loose corners. Overall good XC tire. It has survived Arizona xc races (which means chunky sharp rocks).
originally posted on maxxis.com
I put these on my trail bike because I got tired of pushing all the extra weight and knobs of my DHFs. What I like is they are lighter and have much better rolling resistance. So getting around and up the hills is a bit easier, but there is a little price to pay for that. When the terrain is loose then of course they have less grip. Not as sketchy as a XC tire but definitely was less grippy than a DHF or other more aggressive tire. The tires wear a bit a fit fast too.I would love this tire if it was just a tiny bit more aggressive, especially the side knobs. However, I love the way it rolls and it's overall design. A *slightly* beefed up "trail version" would be Awesome!!It's a great aggressive XC tire.
| Diameter | 29 Inch |
| Technical Casing | EXO WT |
| Technical Compound | Dual Compound |
Maxxis Rekon Exo Tubeless Ready WT 29" tyre Measure 29x2.60 Colour Black
Delivery between Fri – Mon $39.08
Maxxis Rekon - MTB Tyre, 29 x 2.6 / Dual Compound | EXO TR / Black
Delivery between 11–20 May $12.94
Maxxis Rekon - MTB Tyre 24/27.5/29 x 2.2-2.6, 29 x 2.6 / 60TPI EXO TR / Black
Delivery between 12–19 May $14.99
TB96962100
Free delivery between 12–20 May
MAXXIS - Rekon 29x2,60 EXO/TR Clincher Black Tubeless Ready 29 2,60
Delivery $50
This is a really good all around XC tire.I've ridden the 2.4 3CT (maxxterra) as a rear tire on my XC bike, but I wanted to put some faster tires on, so I went for a Rekon front (this one), and an Ikon rear. It grips better and more predictably than an Ardent race, and has more traction than the Rekon race, while still being light and fast rolling.Honestly it pairs really well with an Ikon, but it does come up short in wet or loose terrain and on roots, but I plan on using it for a while on that bike. It depends on what matters more to you; speed or ultimate traction, and this strikes the best balance I've seen since the old Ardents.
So far it's a pretty good tire. I replaced my front ikon with this for a little more grip and cornering control. It definitely has more grip than the Ikon, but can still get a little slippery in the loose corners. Overall good XC tire. It has survived Arizona xc races (which means chunky sharp rocks).
I put these on my trail bike because I got tired of pushing all the extra weight and knobs of my DHFs. What I like is they are lighter and have much better rolling resistance. So getting around and up the hills is a bit easier, but there is a little price to pay for that. When the terrain is loose then of course they have less grip. Not as sketchy as a XC tire but definitely was less grippy than a DHF or other more aggressive tire. The tires wear a bit a fit fast too.I would love this tire if it was just a tiny bit more aggressive, especially the side knobs. However, I love the way it rolls and it's overall design. A *slightly* beefed up "trail version" would be Awesome!!It's a great aggressive XC tire.
Riding an Ibis Ripmo. I'm about 200lbs. Front tire is a 2.5 Assegai EXO+ I ride in usually very dry conditions, with rock gardens, steps, some sharp edges. Wanted a big rear tire that rolled faster on climbs than the tire it replaced, a 2.5 WT Aggressor with a Double Down casing. Ordered this in EXO+.The Good: This tire installs very easily and isn't loosing air overnight with Stan's in it. This tire rolls way faster. The middle lugs are much shorter and less draggy and the tire feels like it weighs substantially less than the DD 2.5 Aggressor. This is a good trail tire for days where you are doing a lot of climbing. Climbing traction is solid at low psi (I run around 18-20 psi). On downhill, and braking, it breaks loose way more than the Aggressor, but the width ... MoreRiding an Ibis Ripmo. I'm about 200lbs. Front tire is a 2.5 Assegai EXO+ I ride in usually very dry conditions, with rock gardens, steps, some sharp edges. Wanted a big rear tire that rolled faster on climbs than the tire it replaced, a 2.5 WT Aggressor with a Double Down casing. Ordered this in EXO+.The Good: This tire installs very easily and isn't loosing air overnight with Stan's in it. This tire rolls way faster. The middle lugs are much shorter and less draggy and the tire feels like it weighs substantially less than the DD 2.5 Aggressor. This is a good trail tire for days where you are doing a lot of climbing. Climbing traction is solid at low psi (I run around 18-20 psi). On downhill, and braking, it breaks loose way more than the Aggressor, but the width helps with tire patch contact and it usually gives you a decent warning before it breaks loose on turns. If you think its fun or you like to slide the rear around, you will enjoy this tire. I have had a lot of fun on this tire.The Bad: The casing is not anywhere near as tough or plush as the DD. I ride "light", I'm not trying to destroy my wheels. Last week I experienced a snake bite the other day on a techy rough downhill section, so the EXO+ is not nearly as tough as the Double Down casing, but weighs a lot less than the DD. I was able to fix the tire on the trail with a Stan's Tire plug/sealant combination. It's fully repaired and I have done another 30 miles on it since the flat with no problems. When pushing at speed, I have to be a lot more careful about the back end breaking loose than the 2.5WT Aggressor DD. I would not push it in a park setting or rough trail at high speed. You can still go fast, just not as fast as you can on a burlier, beefier tire. It climbs faster, but braking is not anywhere near as strong as the 2.5 WT DD Aggressor.Overall, it made my Ripmo more of a tough trail bike that climbs with a lot less effort. The Aggressor is a lot more draggy on climbs, but superior on the downhill. So, if you have an enduro bike and want to climb as much as you go down, give it a try. I have a 2.3 Aggressor with DD casing on a different bike and it rolls a lot faster than the 2.5 version, that's another option if you want a faster climbing but tough tire.
Got this for the back of my Karate Monkey. I was looking for a tire that had lower rolling resistance than the stock dirt wizards with out sacrificing too much grip. So far these tires fit the bill perfectly. When paired with a DHF up front they seem to be the right amount of grip and speed for a trail hardtail. I dont recommend the rekon for the front unless you are strictly on hard pack and doing cross country. A rekon came on the front of my GFs bike as well as another friends bike and they both had problems washing out when things get rougher or wet.
Use cases:Salsa Timberjack hardtail w/120mm fork, 40mm internal rim (29x2.6)Canyon Neuron full suspension w /140mm front, 130mm rear, 30mm internal rim (29x2.4)Surly Karate Monkey with Lauf fork, 40mm front and 35mm rear internal rim (29x2.6, 29x2.4)Trails:Mostly eastern Kansas, some Arkansas, Colorado, Utah, Missouri, New MexicoMe: 5’10”, 200-210 lbs., early 40sI’m a chronic tire tester, and this is my go-to tire. It rolls fast enough, and is a good blend of traction, speed, and durability for the trails I ride.The Rekon isn’t the lightest, fastest, grippiest, or toughest tire, but it’s the best blend. It’s the one I recommend if someone asks. EXO/TR, 60 TPI is my first choice, although I have the EXO+ and 120 TPI versions. They are all good, I just ... MoreUse cases:Salsa Timberjack hardtail w/120mm fork, 40mm internal rim (29x2.6)Canyon Neuron full suspension w /140mm front, 130mm rear, 30mm internal rim (29x2.4)Surly Karate Monkey with Lauf fork, 40mm front and 35mm rear internal rim (29x2.6, 29x2.4)Trails:Mostly eastern Kansas, some Arkansas, Colorado, Utah, Missouri, New MexicoMe: 5’10”, 200-210 lbs., early 40sI’m a chronic tire tester, and this is my go-to tire. It rolls fast enough, and is a good blend of traction, speed, and durability for the trails I ride.The Rekon isn’t the lightest, fastest, grippiest, or toughest tire, but it’s the best blend. It’s the one I recommend if someone asks. EXO/TR, 60 TPI is my first choice, although I have the EXO+ and 120 TPI versions. They are all good, I just find the 60 TPI and EXO/TR are the best blend of function and value.Our trails in eastern Kansas are more XC than anything with roots and rocks. It needs to be tough enough to withstand the full gamut of sharp rocks, hard hits descending over roots and through wet and rocky draws, as well as put up with goatheads here and there.I like that Maxxis tires don’t tend to dry rot over time (my bikes are all stores indoors). I’ve got 5 year old Maxxis tires that are still intact and the treads are solid and they still function well tubeless, goathead thorns and all.
This tire in a EXO + casing has proven to be a great tire for good rolling back country exploring (quick long days). Great grip on loose and wet climbs. Confident cornering carving in rough rocky or hard packed terrain. Rarely felt the need for taller knobs unless in really deep loam, which I rarely find in my riding area. The tough sidewall has never failed in exploring remote trails.Overall I think this is a vastly underrated tire!
I have Rekon's mounted to my Niner Jet 9 RDO 5* build.29 x 2.4, Tubeless, Folding, Black, 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+, Wide Trail front and rear.They are the prefect tire for "down country", "trail country", aggressive XC, type of riding that I like to do along the CO Front Range.Fast rolling, predictable, solid in the casing I choose, they punch way above their specs on paper.I actually recently contemplated a Forecaster in the front but couldn't get what I wanted so reverted to my trusted Rekon's putting the new one up front and swapping the worn-ish front tire to the rear (sort of now like a Rekon Race but still better).OMG.....it remined me what an absolutely brilliant tire it is in new condition, even in snowy/icy conditions after the first snowfall in CO last ... MoreI have Rekon's mounted to my Niner Jet 9 RDO 5* build.29 x 2.4, Tubeless, Folding, Black, 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+, Wide Trail front and rear.They are the prefect tire for "down country", "trail country", aggressive XC, type of riding that I like to do along the CO Front Range.Fast rolling, predictable, solid in the casing I choose, they punch way above their specs on paper.I actually recently contemplated a Forecaster in the front but couldn't get what I wanted so reverted to my trusted Rekon's putting the new one up front and swapping the worn-ish front tire to the rear (sort of now like a Rekon Race but still better).OMG.....it remined me what an absolutely brilliant tire it is in new condition, even in snowy/icy conditions after the first snowfall in CO last week.I never need to question the Rekon's again! Period. Hands-down the best tire for my style of riding.
As an endurance MTB athlete, I'm used to running lower tread tires like the Ardent Race on my race bike. For my trail/AM bike, I wanted something with a little more tread, but not as much as say a Minion would have. The Rekon is the perfect tire for me. Fast rolling enough to jump in a race with my bigger travel bike, and also enough traction to feel confident on rocky/loose descents. I have yet to have these tires 'break' loose, but I know that if they do it will be more predictable & controlled. I prefer a controlled breaking loose of the rear tire to the abrupt breaking loose of a tire with more tread. If that sounds like your riding style too, you'll love the Rekon as much as I do.
I’ve had a bizarre interaction with this tire...I want to love it. The combo of grip and rolling resistance are amazing as a rear tire, however I can’t consistently keep it from getting punctured right in the middle of the tread.Story time: I put the 2.25” EXO Rekon on the rear of my last bike (2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE 1) about a year ago and had 0 issues, ran it for 6 months til it was almost bald. Got a replacement and got a flat on my first ride out. Thought it was a fluke so plugged it and went out again, another flat. Both were small punctures right in the middle of the tread over mildly rocky XC-type trails here in central Alabama. After puncture 2 I gave up and put a different tire on before I wound up selling the bike.Skip to about 6 weeks ago, bought an ... MoreI’ve had a bizarre interaction with this tire...I want to love it. The combo of grip and rolling resistance are amazing as a rear tire, however I can’t consistently keep it from getting punctured right in the middle of the tread.Story time: I put the 2.25” EXO Rekon on the rear of my last bike (2018 Cannondale Scalpel SE 1) about a year ago and had 0 issues, ran it for 6 months til it was almost bald. Got a replacement and got a flat on my first ride out. Thought it was a fluke so plugged it and went out again, another flat. Both were small punctures right in the middle of the tread over mildly rocky XC-type trails here in central Alabama. After puncture 2 I gave up and put a different tire on before I wound up selling the bike.Skip to about 6 weeks ago, bought an Evil Following V3 and replaced the stock dual DHFs with a Dissector/Rekon combo to get her rolling faster. This time, thinking I’d learned my lesson, I got the 2.4” EXO+ version. The EXO+ version made it a whopping 4 rides before getting punctured right in the middle of the tread, same as before. This time I just took it straight off and put the dissector on the back and a DHF back up front. It’s not perfect, I’d prefer to be able to run the Rekon because it is theoretically a perfect rear tire for my local trails, however after 8 rides the dissector out back has held up great.I should add that I’m not the lightest at 6’4” and 195lbs. Your mileage may vary if you’re sub 160lbs. If you’re over that I wouldn’t risk it. For additional reference the standard EXO was being run at 30 psi and the EXO+ at 28psi so it wasn't like I was just out there pinching it at 16psi or anything. I can’t explain why the first Rekon I tried was perfectly fine and the 2 since have been duds, even with a tougher casing. But with odds like that I couldn’t recommend this tire.
| Diameter | 29 Inch |
| Technical Casing | EXO WT |
| Technical Compound | Dual Compound |
