• Puncture Resistant Design: Features 0.80mm thick walls engineered to provide enhanced durability and resistance against flats.

• Schrader Valve: Equipped with a standard, easy-to-use Schrader valve for convenient inflation at any gas station or with a standard floor pump.

• Optimized Weight: Maintains a competitive weight of approximately 96 grams, balancing strength with performance.

• Versatile Fitment: Specifically designed to fit 16-inch tires with a width range of 1.90 to 2.125 inches.

• Welter Weight Series: Part of the Maxxis Welter Weight line, known for being tough enough for everyday use while remaining light enough for energetic riding.

• Construction: Inner tubes are manufactured by forming a continuous loop of material with a valve stem attached.

• Materials:

  • The tube is primarily made from butyl rubber. Butyl rubber is used for its low air permeability, which helps maintain tire pressure.

  • It features a relatively thick wall, listed as 0.80 mm or 0.90 mm depending on the model, to enhance puncture resistance.

  • The valve is typically a Schrader or Presta type, often made of brass or another metal.

The Rekon Race is a semi-slick World Cup-winning cross-country race cycle tyre for riders who want to find out what they’re really capable of.

• EXO Protection available
• Tubeless Ready (TR)
• Race version of the Rekon with smaller and shorter knobs
• Can be used as a rear tyre paired with a more aggressive front tread
• Can also be used as a front and rear tyre for short track racing

• Rubber Compound:

  • 3C MaxxSpeed Technology: This uses three distinct rubber compounds within the tread.

  • The primary compound (beneath the tread) is the hardest, while a medium compound is used for the side knobs to enhance grip, and the hardest compound is used for the center knobs to minimize rolling resistance and maximize longevity.

  • This combination is Maxxis’ fastest compound recipe for Cross Country (XC) racing.

• Casing/Carcass:

  • Single-Ply Casing: The tire uses a single layer of casing material.

  • 60 TPI (Threads Per Inch): This casing density offers a good balance of low weight, flexibility, and durability for XC applications.

  • Folding Bead: The tire uses a flexible, foldable bead, which saves weight and allows for easier installation and transport.

• Protection:

  • EXO Protection: This is a material added to the sidewalls that is extremely cut- and abrasion-resistant.

  • This densely woven, lightweight, and flexible fabric enhances the tire’s durability without significantly affecting the weight or performance.

• Rubber Compound:

  • Dual Compound: Two different rubber compounds are integrated into the tread.

  • This features a firmer rubber at the base of the knobs and a slightly softer rubber on the top of both the center and side knobs for a simple construction that balances rolling efficiency and grip.

• Casing/Carcass:

  • 60 TPI (Threads Per Inch): The tire uses a single-ply casing with a 60 TPI density.

  • Folding Bead: It uses a flexible, foldable bead, which is lighter than a wire bead.

• Protection:

  • EXO Protection: An extremely cut- and abrasion-resistant material (a densely woven, lightweight, and flexible fabric) is added to the sidewalls.

  • This provides enhanced resistance against punctures and abrasions on rocky, treacherous trails.

• Rubber Compound:

  • Dual Compound: Two different compounds are used in the tread to offer lower rolling resistance and increased cornering grip. This configuration is generally best suited for dry, hard conditions.

  • (Note: The Ikon is also available in 3C MaxxSpeed, which uses three compounds, but the “Dual” compound is one of the standard options for this specification).

• Puncture Protection/Sidewall:

  • EXO Protection: This is a densely woven, lightweight, and highly flexible fabric material added to the sidewalls.

  • It is extremely cut- and abrasion-resistant, enhancing durability for gravel, XC, and light-duty trail riding without affecting tire performance.

• Casing/Carcass:

  • 60 TPI (Threads Per Inch): This casing density is commonly used in this version and offers a balance between low weight and durability.

  • Folding Bead: It uses a foldable bead, which saves weight and allows the tire to be folded for transport.

• Tubeless Technology:

  • Tubeless Ready (TR): The tire bead is designed to securely lock to a tubeless-compatible rim.

  • This allows riders to use lower air pressure for improved traction and reduced rolling resistance, significantly lowering the risk of pinch flats (flats from an inner tube).

• Rubber Compound:

  • MaxxSpeed Compound (New 2023 Version): This is Maxxis’ top-shelf rubber compound for XC racing, replacing the older 3C MaxxSpeed.

  • It is a single, high-silica content compound that significantly reduces rolling resistance (claimed to be over 25% lower than the previous version) and enhances wet traction.

• Casing/Carcass:

  • 120 TPI (Threads Per Inch): The tire uses a high-density casing.

  • This provides a flexible, lightweight, and supple carcass that conforms well to the terrain.

  • Folding Bead: The tire uses a flexible aramid fiber (often referred to as Kevlar) bead, which is lighter weight and easily transported.

  • Single-Ply Construction: The casing is made of one layer of nylon wrapped from bead-to-bead, contributing to its light weight.

• Protection:

  • EXO Protection: This is a material added to the sidewalls.

  • The densely woven, lightweight, and highly flexible fabric provides extreme cut- and abrasion-resistance, ensuring durability on treacherous XC trails without affecting performance.