MAXXIS Aspen ST Team Spec 29 x 2.40 WT MaxxSpeed TR EXO tires
The Maxxis Aspen ST Team Spec is a brand new ultra-low profile racing tire developed primarily for fast XC use. Until recently, this new tire was reserved exclusively for professional teams equipped with Maxxis tires. The side of the tire features special lettering with the Team Spec logo. The tire is based on the Aspen model, but has been specially optimized for racing use. It has a reduced carcass and an extremely low center tread, which makes it particularly suitable for fast tracks and a compact surface. Due to its high speed, it is particularly suitable for dry and grassy conditions, while it is less suitable for technical tracks and wet surfaces.
Wide Trail Casing (WT)
This special carcass construction optimizes the tread layout and tire shape on today's wider rims. Traditional tires are developed for narrow rims and have too angular a shape on wide rims, resulting in less than optimal performance. WT tires are optimized for an inner rim width of 30 mm, but work excellently on all rims with an inner dimension between 25 and 30 mm.
Tubeless Ready (TR)
Tubeless tires have many advantages: You can ride with less air pressure. This gives you better traction and reduces rolling resistance. And where there is no inner tube, the risk of punctures is also reduced. MAXXIS TR tires are better prepared for mounting with sealant than other tubeless ready tires. The bead of the TR tires is completely covered with a layer of rubber, just like a real UST tubeless tire. As a result, tubeless mounting is successful on all rims with standard dimensions right from the first inflation and with little liquid.
EXO Protection
This extremely cut- and abrasion-resistant material protects the sidewall of various MTB tires. It is very tightly woven, lightweight and very flexible. As a result, the performance of the tires remains convincingly good.
MaxxSpeed
The brand new MaxxSpeed compound is undoubtedly one of the most advanced compounds for XC racing. This high-performance silica compound significantly reduces rolling resistance while improving grip on wet surfaces. Compared to the 3C MaxxSpeed, the laboratory test shows a remarkable reduction in rolling resistance of around 25 % (with unchanged tread, tire structure and air pressure). During a 90-minute race, this could theoretically mean a time saving of up to one minute.
Aspen ST
The ST version of the Aspen has been further optimized in terms of rolling resistance and speed. The block-shaped lugs of the Aspen have been replaced by a field of diamond-shaped honeycomb structure, which makes the Aspen ST even faster without losing grip. The side lugs have remained identical and provide sufficient cornering grip.
Note: We strongly advise against the use of sealant containing ammonia. Ammonia has been proven to attack the carcass and can weaken it by up to 30% after just a few months, depending on the amount used. The tire shown is an example, the tire is supplied with a carcass with 120 TPI.
Technical data:
Tire type: Folding tire (clincher)
Application: MTB, XC, Marathon
Size (inch): 29 x 2,40
Size (ETRTO): 61 - 622
Type: WT, TR, EXO, Team
Rubber compound: MaxxSpeed
Carcass: 120 TPI
tubeless compatible: yes, tubeless ready
E-bike compatibility: yes, for e-bikes up to 25 km/h (E25)
Profile: Race optimized
recommended air pressure: max. 1.7 bar | 25 PSI
Recommended inner rim width: 25 to 30 mm
Maximum load (per tire): 90 kg
Color: black
Weight according to manufacturer: 750g
Weight when weighed: 750g
Scope of delivery: 1x MAXXIS Aspen ST Team Spec 29 x 2.40 WT MaxxSpeed TR EXO tire
Note: The weights of the tires may vary due to production.