What is the Maxxis Rekon Race?
The Maxxis Rekon Race is a semi-slick XC race tire that features the lowest profile tread in our XC line. It is a great choice for dry XC trails and short track racing. The Rekon tire offers fast rolling, excellent grip, and reliable traction, making it ideal for technical terrain and XC biking.The Maxxis Aspen was the fastest XC tread pattern Maxxis made until the Aspen ST was released. The Aspen prioritizes speed with a low-profile tread pattern and massive casing volume, almost resembling slicks.The Maxxis Rekon Race tires are highly regarded for their cornering grip, low rolling resistance, and fast rolling performance, making them ideal for dry XC trails and short track racing.
Is the Maxxis Rekon any good?
The Maxxis Rekon has long been a favourite trail bike tyre for its cornering support and rolling speed in loose-dry conditions. Maxxis is a mid-range brand. Started out as a budget tyre, and because of the quality of the products which has significantly improved over the years we class them a mid range. Maxxis is a Chinese manufacture and has been making tyres since 1970.Founded in Taiwan, Maxxis got its start by making bicycle tires, and soon expanded its offerings to include tires for auto, light truck, ATV, motorcycle, trailer, and more.