As tenths of a second can often make the difference between winning and losing in professional racing, everything is placed on one card when it comes to material – pure performance is what counts. The corresponding equipment is usually not available for amateur sports. In everyday MTB life it is much more important to find the best balance between reliable riding characteristics, quality, durability and price. To remedy this situation, Maxxis is now launching the Aspen and Aspen ST models in a limited TeamSpec edition.
Aspen ST – (Even More) Ready To Race
The lightweight Aspen folding tire from Maxxis not only has numerous World Cup victories to its name, it can even claim a triumph at the Olympic Games. Compared to the renowned basic model, the (ST) version now even goes one better in terms of speed and reduced rolling resistance. The block-shaped lugs in the center of the Cross Country tire give way to a field with a diamond-shaped honeycomb structure to enable even faster rolling behavior without any significant loss of grip. What remains is the large volume, which continues to guarantee excellent rolling characteristics, and the aggressive side lugs arranged in pairs, which provide the necessary cornering grip.
The TeamSpec version combines the profile optimized for racing use with the fast and supple ONE70 carcass (170 tpi).*
Features of the Maxxis Aspen ST folding tire
- Limited TeamSpec Edition with ONE70 technology (170 tpi)
- MaxxSpeed rubber compound (Single Compound)
- Tubeless Ready carcass with EXO sidewall protection
- Wide Trail (WT) construction adapted to wide rims
MaxxSpeed | The successor to the legendary 3C MaxxSpeed triple rubber compound is a high silica single compound that is ideal for XC racing. A 25 % reduction in rolling resistance and more grip, even in wet conditions, enable tires equipped with MaxxSpeed technology to achieve higher speeds and correspondingly faster lap times.
EXO Protection | This extremely cut- and abrasion-resistant material protects the sidewall of various MTB and Gravel models. It is very densely woven, but nevertheless extremely light and flexible to ensure that the tires continue to perform well and convincingly.
ONE70 Technology | This densely woven carcass has its origins in the highest quality road bike tires from Maxxis. On MTB's, the extremely fine carcass weave of 170 threads per inch not only reduces the overall weight of the tire, but also improves the rolling characteristics, as impacting obstacles are better reshaped and therefore not absorbed as speed-reducing shocks.
Tubeless Ready (TR) | Tires without tube have many advantages. Riding with less air pressure improves traction and rolling resistance is also lower than with inner tubes. In addition, the risk of punctures is significantly reduced by using a sealant instead of an inner tube, as small holes are immediately sealed again.
Wide Trail (WT) | Traditional tires were developed for narrow rims, which is why they are too angular on wide rims and can therefore no longer offer optimum performance. In contrast, the Wide Trail design from Maxxis relies on a tread layout and a tire shape that is tailored to modern rims. WT tires are optimized for 30 mm rims, but also demonstrate their advantages perfectly with an inner rim width of up to 39 mm.
* It should be noted that the tires with 170 tpi carcass are primarily intended for racing use under suitable conditions. The weight savings and low rolling resistance of the Aspen TeamSpec ONE70 models are at the expense of long-term durability compared to the models with the standard carcass.
Note: Tubeless Ready tires require tubeless compatible rims/wheels, tubeless valves, tubeless rim tape and sealing fluid for tubeless mounting. Sealant fluid is not required for tubeless UST tires, but is recommended for increased puncture protection. Installation should only be carried out by qualified personnel.
