South Africans have a Maxxis tyre for every occasion

Jan 15, 2018, 5:00 AM · By Press Office · 16 comments

Whatever You Ride: South Africa Has A Tyre For You

At Rush Sports, we pride ourselves on supporting not only mainstream road and marathon MTB riders but also core groups of smaller subcultures such as enduro, downhill and gravel grinding … that’s why we stock and supply your local bike shop with the biggest and widest range of Maxxis tyres.

DOWNHILL: MINION DHF

The Minion DHF is the perfect all-rounder race tyre for me.
Ike Klaassen, 13-year-old shredder

What you need to know

Tame the gnarliest sections with the Minion DHF.

Rugged and reliable
Available in 26″, 27.5″ and 29″
Wide Trail models available early 2018

ENDURO: MINION DHR II

Consistent grip, lightweight EXO protection, coupled with the added volume of Wide Trail is a winning combo on all terrain locally – I run the Minions DHR2’s front and rear, and loving them.
Sam Bull, reigning SA Enduro Champion

What you need to know

Attack any track with a set of Minion DHR2’s fitted to your #shredsled.

Predictable and consistent grip
Available in both 29″ and 27.5″
Wide Trail models available early 2018

TRAIL: FOREKASTER & ARDENT RACE

This combo rolls fast and keeps me firmly gripped to the trails … the perfect solution for aggressive trail riders anywhere in South Africa.
Paul ‘The Plumber’ Morris, Jonkershoek local legend

What you need to know

Boost your confidence with the grip, control and speed of this trail ready combo.

Fit and Forget!
Front: Forkaster 29 x 2.35″
Rear: Ardent Race 29 x 2.35″

XCO / MARATHON: ASPEN

The Aspens roll super fast, helping to maintain momentum when racing, which saves valuable energy.
Luke Moir, up and coming XCO weapon

What you need to know

Trusted by Luke Moir and the African MTB Team to deliver results.

Fastest rolling Maxxis tyre
Now available in higher volume 29×2.25″
Built with tough, lightweight EXO sidewall protection

GRAVEL GRINDING: RAMBLER

The Rambler blends speed, cushioning and grip making it a lekker tyre for gravel grinding.
Oli “Pinner” Munnik

What you need to know

Perfect for those looking to morph the boundaries between tar and gravel.

TUBELESS READY with ample volume
Constructed with SilkShield sidewall protection
700 x 40C

ROAD: DOLOMITES

Bike Hub[/url]’]Under R500 a tyre and weighing in below 200g, the Dolomites offers race-ready performance at a fraction of the cost.
Kylie Hanekom –
[*]Pro Competition level
[*]Less than 200g per tyre
[*]700 x 25C

Check out the full MAXXIS range here.

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Comments

16 comments · Page 1 of 1

Christofison

Jan 15, 2018, 6:17 AM

Please please Rush Sports, add the following to your inventory:
Minion DHF 29 x 2.50 (3C/EXO/TR)

Agressor 29 x 2.50WT (TR/DD) or (EXO/TR)

Halfdoesyn

Jan 15, 2018, 6:42 AM

The plural of a South African is South Africans, not "South African's". Fix your headline.

BLACK96

Jan 15, 2018, 6:46 AM

Please please Rush Sports, add the following to your inventory:
Minion DHF 29 x 2.50 (3C/EXO/TR)
Agressor 29 x 2.50WT (TR/DD) or (EXO/TR)

and the Forecaster in 27.5 x 2.35"

Grease_Monkey

Jan 15, 2018, 7:10 AM

Love the Maxxis range of tyres. Rush Sport also a pleasure to deal with. Keep it up guys!

Boerklong

Jan 15, 2018, 7:13 AM

Pretty much the only brand I've ever used

Lapierre

Jan 15, 2018, 8:12 AM

Will there be a big difference between the ( old faithful ) Ikon and the new Aspen ?

splat

Jan 15, 2018, 11:09 AM

Its nice to have choice, but I find myself a little overwhelmed by such a wide range.

On my Camber, I am not sure if I want Agressors, Ardents, Forekaster, Highrollers or Minions (DHF or R)

And then, which to put on the front of back ?

It's easier to just stick with the Specialized Ground Control and Purgatory. I quite liked that combo, but I want to try something new for the sake of it.

Eldron

Jan 15, 2018, 11:19 AM

Great tyres and a great supplier!

Grease_Monkey

Jan 15, 2018, 11:24 AM

Will there be a big difference between the ( old faithful ) Ikon and the new Aspen ?

Aspens apparently rolls a bit faster, and are lighter if I have it right. The Aspen also have a lower profile center tread than the Ikon, but more aggressive side knobs. Have been riding Ikon as a marathon tyre, but I am very keen to give this tyre a go - looks promising.

Orbit

Jan 15, 2018, 12:37 PM

Still nothing in 2.6 or bigger thats not for the #enduro boys. Would love me an ikon 2.6 but nowhere to be found locally.

Christofison

Jan 15, 2018, 1:22 PM

Still nothing in 2.6 or bigger thats not for the #enduro boys. Would love me an ikon 2.6 but nowhere to be found locally.

I'm pretty sure that Maxxis don't make an Ikon in 2.6. What you're looking for an a Rekon.

Grease_Monkey

Jan 15, 2018, 4:36 PM

Still nothing in 2.6 or bigger thats not for the #enduro boys. Would love me an ikon 2.6 but nowhere to be found locally.

They actually have a 2.8" Rekon and Ikon... Maxxis do not make a 2.6 Ikon. I actaully have both in stock, just in storage with relocation at the moment. If you still need at the begining if Feb please PM me and I can get some to you.

Stevief

Jan 16, 2018, 10:04 AM

The plural of a South African is South Africans, not "South African's". Fix your headline.

You wrong the correct plural is Seff Effricans

Traveler

Jan 21, 2018, 7:27 PM

Would love to fit a 27.5 x 2.6 combo, Forekaster and Rekon.

grasshopper

Apr 29, 2018, 4:51 PM

XCO/Marathon - Aspen front and rear? How is the performance in wet weather? Currently running Forekaster front, Ardent Race rear, love the grip but I need to roll/climb a bit faster.

Racing Ralph before this, fast but traction is a problem now in winter.

Grease_Monkey

Apr 29, 2018, 5:14 PM

XCO/Marathon - Aspen front and rear? How is the performance in wet weather? Currently running Forekaster front, Ardent Race rear, love the grip but I need to roll/climb a bit faster.
Racing Ralph before this, fast but traction is a problem now in winter.

I would go Aspen rear, Ardent Race front. Can't imagine an Aspen would do too well on the front in the wet weather. I've used Ardent Race (29x2.35) on the front in all weather with alot of success - good volume, nice side knobs for grip, rolls fast.

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