{"id":62275,"date":"2024-04-20T22:42:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T20:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/c5750456-ecd2-475c-a975-affe3efe1b0b"},"modified":"2024-04-20T22:59:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T20:59:42","slug":"after-years-of-teasing-maxxis-finally-releases-its-fastest-xc-tyre","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/after-years-of-teasing-maxxis-finally-releases-its-fastest-xc-tyre\/","title":{"rendered":"After years of teasing, Maxxis finally releases its fastest XC tyre"},"content":{"rendered":"

After years of teasing, you can now buy the Maxxis Aspen ST <\/p>

By Jack Luke\n <\/p>

Published: Saturday, 20 April 2024 at 20:42 PM<\/p>

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The Maxxis Aspen ST is a new ultra-low-profile mountain bike tyre for short-track cross-country racing.<\/p>

The tyres\u2019 low-profile central tread pairs staggered patches of file-like tread and low-profile chevrons. The cornering knobs are the same as seen on the regular Aspen<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

The ultra low-profile tyre is designed for fast racing in bone-dry condition. – Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Spotted for years on pro bikes and favoured by Nino Schuter, the specialist tyre has been on show at Sea Otter Classic<\/a> and is now available for public purchase.<\/p>

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The limited-edition Team Spec tyre has a 170 TPI casing. – Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The Aspen ST is available in 120 TPI or 170 TPI casing options. <\/p>

The 170 TPI option is a limited-edition run and is pitched by Maxxis as a high-performing option only suitable for race days. <\/p>

Both versions are available in 2.25 in and 2.4 in wide options. <\/p>

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The side knobs are the same as the regular Aspen. – Jack Luke \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>

All Aspen ST tyres use Maxxis\u2019s recently updated MaxxSpeed compound<\/a>.<\/p>

Maxxis expects riders will use the Aspen ST front and rear in bone-dry conditions, pairing it with a regular Aspen front tyre in wet weather.\u00a0<\/p>

The limited-edition 170 TPI tyre costs $101 and the 120 TPI version $93.<\/p>

Adding to the tyres already impressive palmares, Santa Cruz – HTSQD rider Keegan Swenson won the Fuego XL 100 XC marathon race at Sea Otter on board the new tyres.<\/p>