Can you use Minion DHF on rear?
Though the Maxxis Minion DHF is intended to be run on the front of a bike, it’s a well-rounded tire that is still plenty effective on the rear so long as you aren’t hoping to make it up steep, loose climbs. The one downside to this tire is the same thing that makes some people love it so much.
What rolls better DHR or DHF?
Most of the guys said DHF while a few said DHR II, but their reasons for choosing either was very much the same. That being said, it always comes down to rider preference because there really isn’t one person that is right. Many of the guys said DHF because it rolls faster and provides more cornering grip.
What is the difference between Maxxis Minion DHF and DHR?
They’re almost the same tire. The dhF is for the front and the dhR is for the rear. But most people run the DHFs front and rear. DHR is for the rear and DHF is (supposedly) for the front, but the DHF doesn’t have a specific tread pattern and is lighter than the DHR (just as/more grippy too) so people run dual DHF’s.
What does Maxxis Minion DHF stand for?
Downhill Front or Freeride
What’s the difference between Maxxis Minion DHF and DHR II? Depending on who you ask, DHF either stands for Downhill Front or Freeride and DHR for Downhill Rear or Race. Regardless of the naming convention, people have been running these tires both in the front and in the back of their bikes.
Can you put a Minion DHR on the front?
DHR2 is completely fine as a front tire. Faster rolling than DHF but does not have the same braking traction.
Is Maxxis EXO casing good?
Overall, the EXO casing is an excellent choice when looking for protection in gnarly terrain. Here is what Maxxis has to say about the EXO protection technology: “An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires.
What is the difference between 60 TPI and 120 TPI?
The higher 120 TPI casing is lighter, thinner and will be able to better conform to the shape of the terrain. However, the 60 TPI casing is more resistant to puncture, abrasions and cuts.
Is Maxxis Minion DHR 2 tubeless?
Tubeless Ready Sealant-compatible rubber is used with the familiar Maxxis dual-ply 60 TPI downhill construction and butyl insert for support and rim protection in order to offer the benefits of increased grip and reliability.
What is Exoplus?
EXO+ is essentially an upgraded version of the EXO casing, with the only negatives being slight increases in weight and price. Positive features include increased puncture protection and sidewall durability, with a resistance to pinch flats by 28%.
Is 60 or 120 TPI better?
What does exo mean on Maxxis?
“EXO is an extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected.
What does WT mean on Maxxis tires?
Wide Trail tire
By running wide rims with a matching Wide Trail tire, riders can run lower tire pressures, which improves traction and comfort while decreasing rolling resistance. Now that the trend toward wider rims has reached cross country bikes, Maxxis is offering new Wide Trail (WT) specs of the Aspen and Rekon Race.