Product Review.
From time to time, I like to give a bit of feedback on the gear that I am using for this year. Well, It's that time again. Time for a bit of rubber goodness. So, here we go.
Say hello to the Maxxis ADvatage tire. This little slice of heaven is a darn good tire. I have some time on this tire which allows me to give some feedback on it's performance and durability. I did Trans-Iowa and the 12 hours of Sugar Creek on a set of these. Even though the course conditions for both races were complete contrasts, the tire performed at a high level. Below you will find the specs and final thoughts.
Name: Maxxis ADvantage
Size: 26 x 2.10 eXCeption
(Note: eXCeption in the Maxxis line of tire designates a "for racing only" tire. These tires often are lighter in weight and have a softer rubber compound.)
Price: $45 per tire
Pros: This tire is a great all around tire. Its a high volume tire for added comfort and control. The knob design allows for low rolling resistence. Also, the knob design keeps the breaking solid and the high speed cornering with a "riding on rails" type of feeling.
Cons: The dark black dirt of the Midwest likes to stick to the tire when the conditions are wet. They do ball up with mud kind of quick, but as soon as you hit a non-mud area, the mud is shed. Also noted that the tire on super harpacked trails likes to drift while turing at a high rate of speed. This is due to the soft "for racing only" compound. Both of these "Cons" are based on the Midwest riding conditions. The tire might handle different in your neck of the woods. Also it will wear out fast if you use for all around riding in general...if that is the case, opt for the non eXCeption series of tires.
Overall: Good tire if you can only by one set of race tires. Awesome for enduro racers due to the high volume for comfort and handling. The Swiss-Army Knife of tires...meaning it can do it all.
2 thumbs up from me!
Jeff Kerkove said at 12:13 PM
