I haven't had a chance to try the DD MaxxGrip version of the Assegai, but I did have a EXO+ MaxxTerra version for a while that I did not get along with at all. It felt a lot more unpredictable than the Vigilante I was on previously did, especially on surfaces like you mentioned and especially in corners. I had a few close calls with it, not just on wet roots and rocks, but on loose surfaces. The only time it felt better was on hardpacked surfaces, where it seemed like the knobs didn't fold as bad as the Vigilante. I'm glad that wasn't just me that had issues with it, though.
I'll have to give the DD MG version a shot at some point, glad to hear that one is better. I like the WTB tires, but I've kindof fallen out of favor with the Trail Boss in favor of the Aggressor 2.5WT and I prefer to run the same brand front/rear. It's also real easy to find Maxxis tires around here, but getting WTB options is impossible locally.
Have you tried the Wild Enduro Gum-X3D? I have one sitting downstairs I haven't tried yet and am curious how it compares.
Sept. 17, 2019, 6:18 a.m. - Shinook
I haven't had a chance to try the DD MaxxGrip version of the Assegai, but I did have a EXO+ MaxxTerra version for a while that I did not get along with at all. It felt a lot more unpredictable than the Vigilante I was on previously did, especially on surfaces like you mentioned and especially in corners. I had a few close calls with it, not just on wet roots and rocks, but on loose surfaces. The only time it felt better was on hardpacked surfaces, where it seemed like the knobs didn't fold as bad as the Vigilante. I'm glad that wasn't just me that had issues with it, though. I'll have to give the DD MG version a shot at some point, glad to hear that one is better. I like the WTB tires, but I've kindof fallen out of favor with the Trail Boss in favor of the Aggressor 2.5WT and I prefer to run the same brand front/rear. It's also real easy to find Maxxis tires around here, but getting WTB options is impossible locally. Have you tried the Wild Enduro Gum-X3D? I have one sitting downstairs I haven't tried yet and am curious how it compares.