{"id":39333,"date":"2022-07-13T18:07:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T16:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=688974"},"modified":"2022-07-13T18:28:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T16:28:27","slug":"maxxis-forekaster-reinvented-as-a-fast-rolling-downcountry-tyre","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/maxxis-forekaster-reinvented-as-a-fast-rolling-downcountry-tyre\/","title":{"rendered":"Maxxis Forekaster reinvented as a fast-rolling downcountry tyre"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 13 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Maxxis has repurposed its Forekaster tyre for <\/span>downcountry <\/span>by reducing rolling resistance while maintaining grip, according to the brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The original Forekaster was a \u201cwet weather option for XC\u201d with what Maxxis called \u201cwide middle knobs\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Launched at Eurobike 2022<\/a>, the new Forekaster is designed to have a closely grouped centre tread, taller side knobs for \u201ccornering grip\u201d and mud-shedding ridges on the tyre casing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Maxxis says the centre tread is lower and more compact than before.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

As a result, <\/span>Maxxis now recommends the Forekaster for \u201cmodern short travel (100mm-130mm) trail bikes\u201d. Read: downcountry bikes<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

With that, Maxxis describes the Forekaster as a \u201cperfect companion for long, pedally rides in a variety of terrain\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Anyone for downcountry?<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The tyre fits between the brand\u2019s cross-country tyres and more downhill-focused models, such as<\/span>\u00a0the <\/span>Assegai<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Maxxis\u2019 repositioning of the Forekaster is reflective of a wider trend towards downcountry tyres, with similar models including the Vittoria Syerra<\/a>, Michelin Wild XC<\/a> and Schwalbe Wicked Will<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bigger and burlier<\/h2>\n

Maxxis adds that the Forekaster\u2019s <\/span>casing<\/span><\/a> width has increased without specifying by how much.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The tyre is available in bigger volumes: up from 29\u00d72.35in to 29\u00d72.4in or 29\u00d72.6in. There is no longer a 27.5in option.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll have a choice of compounds in each size.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There are also two rubber compound options in each width \u2013 dual or 3C MaxxTerra.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The 29\u00d72.4in Forekaster weighs a claimed 945g, while the 29\u00d72.6in size is a claimed 1,035g.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Maxxis claims these shoulder knobs provide excellent grip in corners.<\/span><\/figcaption> Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

All size options have EXO sidewall protection and casings are <\/span>tubeless<\/span>-ready, according to Maxxis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Maxxis Forekaster starts at \u00a359.99 with the 29\u00d72.4in Dual Compound. The 29\u00d72.4in MaxxTerra rises to \u00a369.99.<\/p>\n

The 29\u00d72.6in Dual Compound costs \u00a366.99.<\/p>\n

Neither the 29\u00d72.6in MaxxTerra price nor international pricing were available at the time of writing.<\/p>\n