The new Maxxis 29 x 2.6" DHF/DHR tires are the first Maxxis rubber that I have been really happy with. They measure ~2.5" wide on 30mm internal width rims. So not particularly wide for my 185-190lbs + gear + heavy bike. Every time I ride a skinner Maxxis tire the small casing volume is noticeably less pleasant to ride.
The issue with bigger volume tires is running lower pressures means less protection for smashing into things and for cornering support \[not as big a deal in the slower techy natural terrain I ride\]. Putting a Tannus Tubeless insert in the rear of my hardtail lets me ride it pretty much without a second thought and so far zero problems. If I didn't have the insert in there I could make it work, but I'd be focusing a lot more energy on that rear wheel trying to ride it light and being more careful about getting off the ground and picking a smooth spot to land.
I can ride the 2.6" DHF up front down to 14-15psi without an insert so I haven't bothered trying one up there.
Thanks for the previous TT review Cam. That motivated me to try one and I am glad I did. For my shreddy 29er hardtail I can't see taking it out unless it's to put a new one in.
Feb. 3, 2021, 7:27 a.m. - Vik Banerjee
The new Maxxis 29 x 2.6" DHF/DHR tires are the first Maxxis rubber that I have been really happy with. They measure ~2.5" wide on 30mm internal width rims. So not particularly wide for my 185-190lbs + gear + heavy bike. Every time I ride a skinner Maxxis tire the small casing volume is noticeably less pleasant to ride. The issue with bigger volume tires is running lower pressures means less protection for smashing into things and for cornering support \[not as big a deal in the slower techy natural terrain I ride\]. Putting a Tannus Tubeless insert in the rear of my hardtail lets me ride it pretty much without a second thought and so far zero problems. If I didn't have the insert in there I could make it work, but I'd be focusing a lot more energy on that rear wheel trying to ride it light and being more careful about getting off the ground and picking a smooth spot to land. I can ride the 2.6" DHF up front down to 14-15psi without an insert so I haven't bothered trying one up there. Thanks for the previous TT review Cam. That motivated me to try one and I am glad I did. For my shreddy 29er hardtail I can't see taking it out unless it's to put a new one in.