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Guy Kesteven

Maxxis Minion DHR II review: The benchmark hardcore mountain bike back tyre

Minion DHR MTB tire.
  • Price: $90.00, £69.99 (29 x 2.4in WT 3C Exo+)
  • Sizes: 26 x 2.3, 2.4 WT, 27.5 x 2.3, 2.4 WT and 2.6, 29 x 2.3, 2.4 WT and 2.6in
  • Compound: DC, 3C MaxxTerra, 3C MaxxGrip
  • Carcass: EXO, EXO+, DD, DH
  • Dimensions: 61mm (2.39in) on 30mm rim (Exo+ 29 x 2.4 WT)
  • Weight: 1010g (Exo+ 29 x 2.4 WT)

Awesome aggressive grip, zero sketchy habits and a ton of well-judged carcass and compound options mean you’ll see a Maxxis Minion DHR II fitted to more new and well-used mountain bikes than any other MTB rear tyre. It works well up front in a lot of situations too. So what are the details that make it so good and where does it work best? Slightly binary behaviour and slower roll mean it might not be the Maxxis for everyone though, and price is always an investment, but it is definitely one of the best MTB trail tyres available.

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