
Maxxis IKON Mountain Bike Tire Review
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Negatives
If you are looking for mountain bike tires that can withstand the toughest of conditions, then you should definitely be considering MAXXIS IKON tires. The MAXXIS IKONs are built specifically for 29ers, with reliability in mind, they provide a confidence-inspiring ride on the front while digging in well on the back.
So you are after a mountain bike tire that can withstand the toughest of conditions?
Enter the MAXXIS IKON, tires built specifically for 29ers. The IKON provides different contact angles and areas at play, providing for large volume and tread pattern that will handle all loose and hardpack surfaces. The MAXXIS IKON XC tires grip is steady and reliable, and this doesn’t change the further you lean into the turn. With the reliability, the tires provide a confidence-inspiring ride on the front while digging in well on the back.
Fast rolling tires
The MAXXIS IKON tires are known to be fast rolling and easy to fit
Negatives
The only negative is that the IKON can clog in more clay-based mud
The new IKONs come in a sidewall protected version, so all in all they deserve their A+ rating.
Track tested on all our usual nasty tracks, the IKONs performed admirably and handled all types of terrain without damage to them at all.