The successful Ardent trail tyre gets its race legs! The Ardent Race is the fast XC and Trail riders dream - taking the proven aggressive tread pattern, and taking it low pro-file to give it more zip.Straight line speed and cornering confidence - a winning comboTry it paired up with an Ikon on the rear for a super-fast, high volume race pairing or with a High Roller II on the front for a fast trail bike setup. The perfect tyre choice for XC/Trail riders looking for an aggressive yet fast high volume tyre perfect for loose over hard, medium and hard pack surfaces.High volume XC/Trail tyreFast rolling medium height knobsFolding Kevlar beadWeight From 635g
The successful Ardent trail tyre gets its race legs! The Ardent Race is the fast XC and Trail riders dream - taking the proven aggressive tread pattern, and taking it low pro-file to give it more zip.Straight line speed and cornering confidence - a winning comboTry it paired up with an Ikon on the rear for a super-fast, high volume race pairing or with a High Roller II on the front for a fast trail bike setup. The perfect tyre choice for XC/Trail riders looking for an aggressive yet fast high volume tyre perfect for loose over hard, medium and hard pack surfaces.High volume XC/Trail tyreFast rolling medium height knobsFolding Kevlar beadWeight From 635g
The Ardent is a great choice for a light weight but aggressive trail bike, for the rider who values good rolling speed as well as great grip. With an open and aggressive tread design, the Ardent s ramped centre knobs offer great rolling speed, while the aggressive corning knobs offer good purchase in the bends. Ideal as a tough, high volume 3 season all-rounder, when teamed up with a High Roller II up front the Ardent also makes a great rear tyre for thrashing round man made trails.Fast rolling all rounderOpen, aggressive tread designHigh volume casingWeight from 660g
This version is tubeless ready, allowing you to mount the tyre with a tube or tubeless setup. This tyre performs even faster and has greater grip when running tubeless due to lower pressures being possible. Tubeless Ready Tubeless tyres provide many benefits: they offer the ability to run lower air pressures, which dramatically improves traction; it provides a lower rolling resistance compared to when using tubes and a drastic reduction in the change of getting a flat tyre since there is no tube. MAXX SPEED A significant advantage when used in cross country and enduro tyres, the two outer layers of the compound are designed primarily to reduce rolling resistance and optimize treadwear, grip and traction. EXO Protection Maxxis EXO tyres feature an exceptional cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the tyre sidewalls. This densely woven fabric is very lightweight and is very flexible, which guarantees that the performance of the tyre is unaffected. The EXO Protection is a superb choice for rocky, aggressive and technical trails where the chance of sidewall cuts is high.
The Ardent doesn't forget the racer with large block-style side knobs offering numerous edges for high-speed cornering. The centre tread, while ideal for braking and accelerating traction, also features ramped knobs to minimize rolling resistance. With a wide variety of size offerings, the Ardent captures every mountain biker's needs. Technologies: Dual Compound: Two compounds used within the tread of select tyres to offer lower rolling resistance and increased cornering grip. TR (Tubeless Ready) Technology: Tubeless tyres provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube. Maxxis Tubeless Ready (TR) tyres provide the benefits of a UST tubeless tyre without the weight penalty. Their TR tyres use a standard casing and require the use of a liquid sealant in order to make them airtight. Maxxis Tubeless Ready tyres are the only Maxxis tyres approved for use with liquid sealants. EXO Protection Technology: An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tyres. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the tyre's performance remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.
The Ardent doesn't forget the racer with large block-style side knobs offering numerous edges for high-speed cornering. The center tread, while ideal for braking and accelerating traction, also features ramped knobs to minimize rolling resistance. With a wide variety of size offerings, the Ardent captures every mountain rider's needs. Dual Compound Two compounds used within the tread of select tyres to offer lower rolling resistance and increased cornering grip. EXO Protection Technology An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tyres. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tyre remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high. TR (Tubeless Ready) Technology Tubeless tyres provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube. Maxxis Tubeless Ready (TR) tyres provide the benefits of a UST tubeless tyre without the weight penalty. Their TR tyres use a standard casing and require the use of a liquid sealant in order to make them airtight. Maxxis Tubeless Ready tyres are the only Maxxis tyres approved for use with liquid sealants.
The Ardent doesn't forget the racer with large block-style side knobs offering numerous edges for high-speed cornering. The centre tread, while ideal for braking and accelerating traction, also features ramped knobs to minimize rolling resistance. With a wide variety of size offerings, the Ardent captures every mountain rider's needs. Technologies: Dual Compound Two compounds are used within the tread of select tyres to offer lower rolling resistance and increased cornering grip. EXO Protection Technology An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tyres. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tyre remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high. TR (Tubeless Ready) Technology Tubeless tyres provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run at lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube. Maxxis Tubeless Ready (TR) tyres provide the benefits of a UST tubeless tyre without the weight penalty. Their TR tyres use a standard casing and require the use of a liquid sealant in order to make them airtight. Maxxis Tubeless Ready tyres are the only Maxxis tyres approved for use with liquid sealants.
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Maxxis Ardent Mountain Bike Tyre (EXO - TR)A hugely versatile model, the Ardent Mountain Bike (MTB) Tyre will keep you in control even as the trail ahead looks unrideable. It has a large shoulder tread that bites hard into the loosest and muddiest trail sections, so you stay upright as you’re riding at your limit. Plus, with Maxxis’ EXO puncture protecting casing, you can blast through those rock gardens without a second thought. It’s also ready for use in a tubeless setup, giving you even better grip at lower tyre pressures.MTB Tyre with High Grip and Low Rolling ResistanceDespite this tyre’s excellent braking grip and cornering prowess, Maxxis has made sure it can roll fast too. This high-performing tyre is finished off with ramped knobs on the centre of the tread to reduce rolling resistance, so you can accelerate quickly and maintain your speed.Features: Tyre Type: Clincher Bead Type: Folding Casing: 60 TPI Compound: Dual Puncture Protection: Yes, EXO puncture protection Ply: Single-ply Tubeless Ready: Yes Use: All-Mountain (AM), Enduro, Trail Terrain: Designed for loose, loose over hard, medium and wet Maximum Pressure: 60psi Sold individually Suitable for front or rear use Weights: 26x2.25": 734g 26x2.4": 729g 27.5 (650b)x2.25": 674g 27.5 (650b)x2.4": 759g 29x2.25": 800g 29x2.4": 993g Technologies: EXO Protection: This is an extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tyres. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tyre remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high Tubeless Ready (TR): Tubeless ready tyres provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube Dual Compound: Two compounds are used within the tread of select tyres to offer lower rolling resistance and increased cornering gripBuy Maxxis Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.