I agree, the Assegal is an amazing tyre. So much grip! I’m running it with a dhr2 on the rear. My local trails are loose dry marbley over hardpack and this combo has taken my riding to the next level
Isn't it crazy how much a good set of tires can change how you ride??? I slightly want to take a giant box of tires to the local trailhead and pass out free tires to everybody running bald and blown out tires haha.
Just slapped the exo+ on the front this evening and running a dhr2 on the rear... similar riding terrain as what you described, so I am excited to go test it out based on your comment!
Had it in the DH casing as a front for maybe 3/4 months now. Not a better tyre for grip IMO. The DH casing allowing some ridiculously low PSI for extra grip on suitable terrain without squirm when pushing hard. Brilliant tyre best I’ve tried.
Two things: 1. Awesome to see new vids, I wish you guys had time for more content more frequently. 2. Even just watching all these mosquitos is already torture lol, thanks for enduring it for us 🤘😂
Thanks man! Definitely wish we had more time, its time for me to hire on a few more guys into the shop to help me get more videos done! Yeah... the mosquitoes were only bad in that one spot I was filming haha. I feel like I didn't see a single 'skeeter in the bike park the whole weekend though!
@@TheLostCo Head to Finland if you want to experience real mosquito torture, then there are other blood sucking friends who are even worse. Perkele Mäkärainen
I’ve been riding the Specialized Slaughter (same semi-slick design as the minion ss... moving over to the SS as I got one for Christmas with an Assegai pairing). For loose over hard pack and loose over rocks (tech-climbing), I haven’t found a better rear tire. I mainly wanted a fast-rolling rear tire that has grip for technical climbing but can also grip into fast downhill turns. These new semi-slicks are completely the answer. I found that the tightly spaced center knobs act almost like a cheese-grater when trying to get some grippy torque on loose over hard pack while climbing. Where I slipped out before on technical climbing features, I’m now getting surprisingly more grip than past conventional tires like the Agressor or Spesh Purgatory. I also like a tire I can lock up (predictably) to swing the rear around. Again, these types of tires were the answer. Also, because of the lower center knobs, the side-knobs hook up quicker into turns. I’m a huge fan. Can’t really recommend them for constant mud action but I’m in Colorado and that’s not at all what we ride here.
@@dilanweerasinghe6482 how wide? I rode on a 27.5x2.6 Grid and it made me slower, that tire is heavy unless is used just for DH only and non Grid version has super weak sidewall...
@@TheLostCo haha I really did wonder if Greg Minnaar was just trolling the bike industry when he came up with that name with maxxis 😆 which would be a very Syndicate thing to do lol
@@stokedriders5184 he didn't come up with the name my dude. Its the weapon of choice for a Zulu warrior Assegai is their long(?) spear. And I haven't found a youtuber (thats from outside South Africa) that can pronounce it correctly😂
I ride the Assegai front and rear on my Santa Cruz V10 29". I rode it in wet Conditions on the opening in Leogang and i was impressed. Soo good. On hard packed underground like right now in Leogang this tire is done (IN THE REAR) after 2 days don't know why Santa Cruz put them in the back too? I love it as a Front tire and I will put it on my Enduro too 😎. Soo much grip, also in the wet, stoked 😎👍
I’m sold if the mud shedding attribute is true. My Minion DHF’s hold home mud tenaciously. Pain to hose/scrub off if you get home and let it dry overnight.
Anytime I go to shuttle or dh park I ride these! Best tires I ever used! I use them front and back. And use the dh casing. Btw I ride a sentel and can drop the tire pressure to feel like I am on ballon tires is so gripy! Not the fastest rolling tires for pedaling but its a race down the hill and not up!
Thanks for the review Mike, heard good things about these. My current go-to is the dhf wt 2.5 dd maxxgrip , so was watching closely for such a comparison from you 🤘
The MaxxGrip DD Minion DHF is definitely not a bad tire, but I think the Assegai is just going to be a little better in conditions other than loose-over-hardpack. You should definitely order up a tire and let me know how it compares directly to the MaxxGrip DD Minion DHF since its your long term tire right now! It would be awesome to hear a longterm DHF'r to Assegai'r!
Been running this tire up front and I'll never go back. I'm using the EXO+ casing and its doing well in the Colorado, NM, Utah rocky granite environment. I did review on this tire and felt the same as you.
I found that the tyre profile is way to flat I’m running 2.5 wide on 29mm internal rim gets a bit dodgy around berms where u really lean it in other than that it’s amazing
I just swapped my old High Roller II that came OEM for two of these. These are amazingly grippy. Exactly as you’ve described. Somehow just bites into the loose stuff. But also just eats up rocks and roots. 🤘🏽
Sweet! I'm definitely still loving this tire setup after a month! Quick question, what could we do different to earn your business for your next MTB purchase? -Mike
What about 2.5 vs 2.6 ? still don't see too many 2.6 on aggressive bikes (in bikeparks etc.) are they too fragile for aggro riding? or too easy to fold in berms ?
I'm confused why the assegai is getting so much coverage. Suspension or frames can be tangibly better, but how could a new pattern be so much better than the proven ones? It's not really something you can measure.
Grayson Adams, the tires designs and compounds we’ve all known for so many years have drastically changed as technology has evolved. This is the same reason why carbon frames today are light years ahead of carbon frames from 10 years ago. The Maxxis Assegai and Specialized Eliminator are a couple examples of the tire industries latest and greatest designs and technology. In EVERY racing sport where wheels are involved, tires are the NUMBER 1 most crucial component that will determine a podium finish or not. Tire companies across the board from 4x4’s to cars to bikes spend millions trying to develop a tire that will provide racers with the extra edge (both in design and just as important, compounds). This is the answer to your question. I was riding the Specialized Butcher (same design as the DHF) exclusively for years. The tire before that was the Kenda Nevegal, which was the reigning champion for years. Have you heard much of Kenda recently? Nope! Why not? Because they had the mentality that their Nevegal was the best. It didn’t take long for forward thinking tire companies like Maxxis and Specialized to overtake Kenda in the tire market. The Assegai and Eliminator are simply examples of the tire industry moving forward. As I haven’t tried the Assegai (got one for Christmas), I can attest that the Eliminator by Specialized (again, very similar design to the Assegai) is light years ahead of the now “old” DHF/Butcher tread pattern. After riding the Eliminator, I realized what I was missing in the older designs. Where I thought the DHF/Butcher tread was all confident-inspiring, these new designs found on the Assegai and Eliminator take it to a whole new level. As mentioned in the video, I worry MUCH less about washing the front end out on flat and loose turns and wet roots. Game changers these tires are. Along those same lines, pay attention to these new “semi-slick” rear tires like the Minion SS AND Specialized Slaughter... the pairing of these tires with grip-King tires like the Assegai/Eliminator has made my riding quicker and more controlled. It’s like being on a new bike!
@@dilanweerasinghe6482 Wow thanks for the response, I never really thought about how important tires were. It's funny that you should mention the eliminator, because my 2020 stumpy came with that tire up front, and although it could just be that I'm used to my xc hardtail, the grip and predictability was the first thing I noticed about the bike.
Grayson Adams, the Eliminator is an excellent tire. Not surprised at all if the new bike feels like it grips and predicts well! Tires are the only part of the bike that actually have contact with the ground and therefore are the most important part of the bike!
inspired on this video..finally i will do the same set up..assegai in front and ss minion at rear..ride safe sir..watching here from the philippines 🇵🇭
Great info as I just picked up 2021 Giant stance and the stock front Maxxis Forekaster seems terrible to me...Its fast but seems to be all over the place and just sloppy..
I kinda care about rolling resistance since (unfortunately) there's no elevation around here, so all trails only go as fast as you can pedal. How is the rolling resistance compared to the DHF/DHR 2?
As richie smith said, this is a tire only meant for gravity style riding, similar to the DHF DHR2. If you're doing XC riding, I would definitely steer clear of all 3 of those tires and lean more towards the Ardent, Ikon or Rekon.
Or... pair up a Minion SS in the rear to make up for the slower rolling Assegai as shown in the video. I also really love these types of combos. My similar setup (Spesh Eliminator/Slaughter) is actually faster all around compared to previous tire setups where I compromised rolling resistance/grip both front and back. But agreed, if you’re doing mostly flat riding... there will be faster options there but you sacrifice cornering/off camber grip.
Great impression on the tire. What combinations would you recommend if I go to trails a lot (mostly staircase like rocks/ and dry soil and loose over hard pack. I don't go to trails when it rained the day before to avoid high chance of accident) and still use my bike to travel around town to buy supplies. I want a grippy tire that won't be worn out easily by pavement/concrete.
I wouldn't go any grippier than MaxxTerra. MaxxTerra on the front and Dual Compound on the rear would be a great combo for you. It may also be worth considering Dual Compound front and rear if you bike on pavement often.
@@TheLostCo I have Dirty Dan for mud specific - they are great too, but for me Mary's ( Addix Ultrasoft) are the best intermedial tires. But each of their own.-))
Can you please review the Maxxis Dissector? There are still no reviews on the tire and it looks great. I live in Texas and it's usually dry here with hardpack or loose over hard so it seems like it could be the perfect tire for me.
Great review. Quick question, what do you think was more exciting: this weekend’s World Cup dh race in Vallnord or 1995’s smash hit “Man of the House” starring Chevy Chase and Jonathon Taylor Thomas?
The Lost Co. Agreed. The only thing more disappointing than Greg Minnaar’s 11th place finish is that George Wendt got snubbed by the Academy and didn’t even receive a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Chet Bronski.
Yep. That'd be my current cleat in front, dhrll on the rear. Pretty sick combo. Still might try the assegai up front. Can't see it being THAT noticably better than the mmary though...🤙
I crashed ...... Was Doing a pavement trail, with my entry level bicycle and a car decided to go through the bicycle lane.... And guess what BOM. Over the hood of the car into a ditch, i was going 40+ km/h 😔 Bike is in great shape 😄
@@PorterB92 is it just a coincidence being hit by females??? i got lucky, the fork of my bike took a minor hit but the bike is in good condition, i wasnt in that much of a great shape after the crash, draged my foot for 2 days and the wounds on my back still leak... The bike probably will handle the abuse until i buy a new one... 😄
@@MyNevermind yea I think it's probably a coincidence. Luckily she was slowing down, only got some road rash and bruises. New bike soon tho, been dying to ride again
GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for the input. I was asking around about these tires, and not many people I have talked to can give me a thorough input. Also, Riding shots are NOT that important to learn about a product. I myself think Riding shots are lame when trying to describe a Product!
That's great to know! I'm not the biggest fan of putting out videos just to put out videos, so I feel like just talking about products doesn't do it justice and feel the need to spend time filming on the trail to show us using and enjoying the product as well. Welp, that's apparently just a slight insecurity of mine haha.
@@TheLostCo , Are you a Millennial? you like Showy useless video clips but can't listen to words or read books? For an old man like me that knows how to read and listen, just talking about a Product and describing it in details does it JUSTICE. I myself don't know how showing videos of a Product on the trail in action even helps describe a Product. To me trail videos are nothing but NOISE.
Absolutely! I've been smashing bike park laps on the Process 153 all summer and it's freaking rad! We'd love to build a custom Process for you too! Hit us up!!
A mud spike like the Shorty is going to be way better in mud, and way worse in dry. Mud spikes are designed for mud only, and nothing else. Whereas the Assegai has been designed to be pretty freaking good in all weather conditions.
I keep hearing about this tire, I like the DD casing definitely knocked some rocks and was amazed I didn’t end up with a gash in my sidewall. What tire pressure are you running in that 2.5 front?
I have the same set up. I recomend the assegai and minion ss. I like fo feel the back wheel free when i break and the rotation on death grip.is.so f##### god
long shot, but does anyone any know if a 2.3 dhr 2 would fit nice on to rims with 30mm inner diameter? just seen mike has the 2.3 on the rear with big enough looking rims... thanksssss
That'll fit fine! The Cascade Racing Designs rims I'm rockin' have a 29mm internal width, so basically the same as yours. We have all of those tires here at the shop, so order whatever you'd like to run!
I've seen it quite a bit and I think it would be awesome! I really like the Minion SS so I can really slide my rear tire exactly where I want it, but that tire isn't for everybody. I think with a DHF or DHR2 in the back would be a pretty standard, grippy setup, or the Aggressor in the rear in dry and dusty conditions. We've got all of the Maxxis tires on our website @ tinyurl.com/y34zs7p4 with free shipping on all orders in the USA. Cheers!
@@nakanaka2901 just got a dhr2 and waiting on the assegai . But so far I like the dhr2 rear with dhf front but am looking forward to trying your recommendation next week . Thank you
@@tetaizozadja7080 catastrophic? I'm currently working in a bike shop that have that sold Michelin tyres all last year and continue to today, we've had no issues
I have it on my xc bike and its amazing!!! I can't even roost or skid... I don't know if I'll even try it on my trail bike! Also, can I get a shoutout?
Thnx Dude☺🍵🌵🇺🇸imma order at Our Neighborhood Bike shop⭐🌵i like it coz it has that middle tread nob, smak in the middle ! It'll Grip☺ . . .....I'll let ya knw.
@@taylorjbrost OK, then we have a different pricing in Germany. Here, the Assegai kosts abour 20-25% more than the magic Mary in the comparable carcass. The Magic Mary costs here about 60-65 $
It's part of the new OneUp EDC Tool V69 that hasn't come out yet. Fits a multi tool, repair stand and also the work bench, plus a folding chair and a 2008 Honda Accord LX! -Mike
I agree, the Assegal is an amazing tyre. So much grip! I’m running it with a dhr2 on the rear. My local trails are loose dry marbley over hardpack and this combo has taken my riding to the next level
Isn't it crazy how much a good set of tires can change how you ride??? I slightly want to take a giant box of tires to the local trailhead and pass out free tires to everybody running bald and blown out tires haha.
simmo I run the same combo and it hasn’t let me down yet, in a total tire geek and the Assegai does not disappoint
Just slapped the exo+ on the front this evening and running a dhr2 on the rear... similar riding terrain as what you described, so I am excited to go test it out based on your comment!
simmo I just bought that exact combo and I am yet to try them. Can’t wait to go for a ride today!
I am not buying a new tire until they come up with integrated insect repellency feature.
I just bought an Xbox and gave up the whole mountain bike thing. Too many damn bugs, luckily I can stay inside now!! 🤣🤣🤣
I am riding the Assegai at the front. I will ever again choose that tire.. I LOVE THIS TIRE
Have you guys tried the Assegai? If you haven't, order one up from us and let me know what you think!! 🤘🤘🤘
Is this better than the dhf in dry conditions, and is it more grippy than a magic mary?
Cheers
@@SamSinclairMTB More stable and predictable than a Magic Mary in dry conditions, and I believe much more grippy than a Minion DHF in dry conditions.
I will be buying this to replace my DHF. Order coming soon.
Had it in the DH casing as a front for maybe 3/4 months now. Not a better tyre for grip IMO. The DH casing allowing some ridiculously low PSI for extra grip on suitable terrain without squirm when pushing hard. Brilliant tyre best I’ve tried.
Maxx grip or Maxx terra?
Two things:
1. Awesome to see new vids, I wish you guys had time for more content more frequently.
2. Even just watching all these mosquitos is already torture lol, thanks for enduring it for us 🤘😂
Thanks man! Definitely wish we had more time, its time for me to hire on a few more guys into the shop to help me get more videos done!
Yeah... the mosquitoes were only bad in that one spot I was filming haha. I feel like I didn't see a single 'skeeter in the bike park the whole weekend though!
@@TheLostCo Head to Finland if you want to experience real mosquito torture, then there are other blood sucking friends who are even worse. Perkele Mäkärainen
I was bothered by the mosquitoes just by watching.
Dude... it was TERRIBLE! I immediately stripped down naked when I got back to the van so I could check myself for ticks LOL
Had a little “surfer moment” there with the root talk and hand waving
I just got an assagai for the first time, moving from a dhf and it's noticably better, even though the dhf was really good
I'd like too hear more about Minion SS for rear
I had one, it was a fast tire, good cornering but if you have to stop in a hurry this tire sux at it
I’ve been riding the Specialized Slaughter (same semi-slick design as the minion ss... moving over to the SS as I got one for Christmas with an Assegai pairing). For loose over hard pack and loose over rocks (tech-climbing), I haven’t found a better rear tire. I mainly wanted a fast-rolling rear tire that has grip for technical climbing but can also grip into fast downhill turns. These new semi-slicks are completely the answer. I found that the tightly spaced center knobs act almost like a cheese-grater when trying to get some grippy torque on loose over hard pack while climbing. Where I slipped out before on technical climbing features, I’m now getting surprisingly more grip than past conventional tires like the Agressor or Spesh Purgatory. I also like a tire I can lock up (predictably) to swing the rear around. Again, these types of tires were the answer. Also, because of the lower center knobs, the side-knobs hook up quicker into turns. I’m a huge fan. Can’t really recommend them for constant mud action but I’m in Colorado and that’s not at all what we ride here.
@@dilanweerasinghe6482 how wide? I rode on a 27.5x2.6 Grid and it made me slower, that tire is heavy unless is used just for DH only and non Grid version has super weak sidewall...
Elliott-MTB, I ride a 27.5 x 2.6 Eliminator and it rolls faster than the Butcher it replaced... both GRID casing.
ass-a-guy, not ace-a-guy. good impression tho!
Basically just trying my best not to say "ass-guy" the entire video lololol so I picked "ace-a-guy" hahahaha
@@TheLostCo haha I really did wonder if Greg Minnaar was just trolling the bike industry when he came up with that name with maxxis 😆 which would be a very Syndicate thing to do lol
@@stokedriders5184 he didn't come up with the name my dude.
Its the weapon of choice for a Zulu warrior Assegai is their long(?) spear.
And I haven't found a youtuber (thats from outside South Africa) that can pronounce it correctly😂
Joe...dont be THAT guy. If I remember correctly it is pronounced Ace-AGH ay eye. But I am not from South Africa and am likely still a bit off.
@@TheLostCo Ace a guy sounds far better to me.
I ride the Assegai front and rear on my Santa Cruz V10 29". I rode it in wet Conditions on the opening in Leogang and i was impressed. Soo good. On hard packed underground like right now in Leogang this tire is done (IN THE REAR) after 2 days don't know why Santa Cruz put them in the back too? I love it as a Front tire and I will put it on my Enduro too 😎. Soo much grip, also in the wet, stoked 😎👍
What do you think about an Assegai in the front and Aggressor in the rear?
Kamikaze Bug to Throat 🤣😂🤣😂. Maxxis Assegai keeps you planted to the ground. Probably the best tire available for grip and predictability.
I’m sold if the mud shedding attribute is true. My Minion DHF’s hold home mud tenaciously. Pain to hose/scrub off if you get home and let it dry overnight.
Anytime I go to shuttle or dh park I ride these! Best tires I ever used! I use them front and back. And use the dh casing. Btw I ride a sentel and can drop the tire pressure to feel like I am on ballon tires is so gripy! Not the fastest rolling tires for pedaling but its a race down the hill and not up!
I just bought the Assegai 2.5 last month from your shop. Great for the Sonoran Desert terrain here in Arizona.
I run those both front and rear on my sentinel and my e bike! Love those tires! Best I have ever used!
Thinking of running these front and rear on a hard tail should I do these or the classic minion dhf and dhr
@@rubenrojas3747 if it was me on a hard tail I would run dhf front and rear.
Did the milage that u get on the e bike decrease?thx!
@@nttrailguide6891 oh yeah it did! But mostly in the winter and spring when it’s wet. Summer and fall wasn’t to bad.
@@worldstallestmidget thx man✌️
Thanks for the review Mike, heard good things about these. My current go-to is the dhf wt 2.5 dd maxxgrip , so was watching closely for such a comparison from you 🤘
The MaxxGrip DD Minion DHF is definitely not a bad tire, but I think the Assegai is just going to be a little better in conditions other than loose-over-hardpack.
You should definitely order up a tire and let me know how it compares directly to the MaxxGrip DD Minion DHF since its your long term tire right now! It would be awesome to hear a longterm DHF'r to Assegai'r!
Been running this tire up front and I'll never go back. I'm using the EXO+ casing and its doing well in the Colorado, NM, Utah rocky granite environment. I did review on this tire and felt the same as you.
I found that the tyre profile is way to flat I’m running 2.5 wide on 29mm internal rim gets a bit dodgy around berms where u really lean it in other than that it’s amazing
I just swapped my old High Roller II that came OEM for two of these. These are amazingly grippy. Exactly as you’ve described. Somehow just bites into the loose stuff. But also just eats up rocks and roots. 🤘🏽
Sweet! I'm definitely still loving this tire setup after a month!
Quick question, what could we do different to earn your business for your next MTB purchase?
-Mike
Probably just be more local to me. I’m all the way down here in LaLa Land. Envious of your dirt and trail networks though.
What about 2.5 vs 2.6 ? still don't see too many 2.6 on aggressive bikes (in bikeparks etc.) are they too fragile for aggro riding? or too easy to fold in berms ?
I'm confused why the assegai is getting so much coverage. Suspension or frames can be tangibly better, but how could a new pattern be so much better than the proven ones? It's not really something you can measure.
Grayson Adams, the tires designs and compounds we’ve all known for so many years have drastically changed as technology has evolved. This is the same reason why carbon frames today are light years ahead of carbon frames from 10 years ago. The Maxxis Assegai and Specialized Eliminator are a couple examples of the tire industries latest and greatest designs and technology. In EVERY racing sport where wheels are involved, tires are the NUMBER 1 most crucial component that will determine a podium finish or not. Tire companies across the board from 4x4’s to cars to bikes spend millions trying to develop a tire that will provide racers with the extra edge (both in design and just as important, compounds). This is the answer to your question. I was riding the Specialized Butcher (same design as the DHF) exclusively for years. The tire before that was the Kenda Nevegal, which was the reigning champion for years. Have you heard much of Kenda recently? Nope! Why not? Because they had the mentality that their Nevegal was the best. It didn’t take long for forward thinking tire companies like Maxxis and Specialized to overtake Kenda in the tire market. The Assegai and Eliminator are simply examples of the tire industry moving forward. As I haven’t tried the Assegai (got one for Christmas), I can attest that the Eliminator by Specialized (again, very similar design to the Assegai) is light years ahead of the now “old” DHF/Butcher tread pattern. After riding the Eliminator, I realized what I was missing in the older designs. Where I thought the DHF/Butcher tread was all confident-inspiring, these new designs found on the Assegai and Eliminator take it to a whole new level. As mentioned in the video, I worry MUCH less about washing the front end out on flat and loose turns and wet roots. Game changers these tires are.
Along those same lines, pay attention to these new “semi-slick” rear tires like the Minion SS AND Specialized Slaughter... the pairing of these tires with grip-King tires like the Assegai/Eliminator has made my riding quicker and more controlled. It’s like being on a new bike!
@@dilanweerasinghe6482 Wow thanks for the response, I never really thought about how important tires were. It's funny that you should mention the eliminator, because my 2020 stumpy came with that tire up front, and although it could just be that I'm used to my xc hardtail, the grip and predictability was the first thing I noticed about the bike.
Grayson Adams, the Eliminator is an excellent tire. Not surprised at all if the new bike feels like it grips and predicts well! Tires are the only part of the bike that actually have contact with the ground and therefore are the most important part of the bike!
Do you really like the Minion SS in the back? sounds fun ..might give it a shot. wonder how braking will be
inspired on this video..finally i will do the same set up..assegai in front and ss minion at rear..ride safe sir..watching here from the philippines 🇵🇭
Heck yeah! I haven't run the Minion SS in awhile but it's pretty dang fun! I've been running the Dissector since it came out and love that tire.
-Mike
@@TheLostCo ohh..so dissector is another option combo tire for rear..sir is there a assegai 2.27 x 2.30? or moat of them are 2.40 to 2.60 width?
Its the slowest tyre Ive ever used on the trail
I Have 2 CF Bikes an Enduro and DH Bike 2.50 Assegai DD MG Tires Is All I Run F / R 23psi . They Run AMAZING I'll Never Buy Another Mtbike Tire 😎
Assegai has all the grip, but it rolls pretty slow
Is it heavy?
Looks like a big competitor to minion DHF/R in the front. especially in big muddy terrain
Like your content. keep on
Thanks dude! Definitely thinking its going to take over the DHF!
Great info as I just picked up 2021 Giant stance and the stock front Maxxis Forekaster seems terrible to me...Its fast but seems to be all over the place and just sloppy..
Assegi in front.
High roller II in the rear.
I'll try it!
That'd be a ton of traction!! We've got them all at the shop, order 'em up at tinyurl.com/y34zs7p4
Thans Scott!
I rund the agressor dd 2.5 wt in the rear, like it more than the highroller
Amazing tyre! Is the Maxxgrip grippier in wet than a Maxxterra. My ebike came with Maxxterra and I think they slip easily in wet.
I kinda care about rolling resistance since (unfortunately) there's no elevation around here, so all trails only go as fast as you can pedal. How is the rolling resistance compared to the DHF/DHR 2?
This looks like a gravity orientated tyre to me.
As richie smith said, this is a tire only meant for gravity style riding, similar to the DHF DHR2. If you're doing XC riding, I would definitely steer clear of all 3 of those tires and lean more towards the Ardent, Ikon or Rekon.
Or... pair up a Minion SS in the rear to make up for the slower rolling Assegai as shown in the video. I also really love these types of combos. My similar setup (Spesh Eliminator/Slaughter) is actually faster all around compared to previous tire setups where I compromised rolling resistance/grip both front and back. But agreed, if you’re doing mostly flat riding... there will be faster options there but you sacrifice cornering/off camber grip.
Nice review man, another thing to buy and try lol
Great impression on the tire. What combinations would you recommend if I go to trails a lot (mostly staircase like rocks/ and dry soil and loose over hard pack. I don't go to trails when it rained the day before to avoid high chance of accident) and still use my bike to travel around town to buy supplies. I want a grippy tire that won't be worn out easily by pavement/concrete.
I wouldn't go any grippier than MaxxTerra. MaxxTerra on the front and Dual Compound on the rear would be a great combo for you. It may also be worth considering Dual Compound front and rear if you bike on pavement often.
Is it true that Maxxis tend to over state their tires?
What do you mean by that? In what respect?
Still the Magic Mary's are the best compound , also no 26' Assegai..that is pity .
Magic Mary's will probably be better in mud only, but the Assegai is definitely a much better tire in varied conditions!
@@TheLostCo I have Dirty Dan for mud specific - they are great too, but for me Mary's ( Addix Ultrasoft) are the best intermedial tires. But each of their own.-))
not sure but i just tried a tyre with the addix compound and it turned my cafe latex sealant bright blue 😶
Can you please review the Maxxis Dissector? There are still no reviews on the tire and it looks great. I live in Texas and it's usually dry here with hardpack or loose over hard so it seems like it could be the perfect tire for me.
Is the assegai available in 27.5 x 2.40?
Great review. Quick question, what do you think was more exciting: this weekend’s World Cup dh race in Vallnord or 1995’s smash hit “Man of the House” starring Chevy Chase and Jonathon Taylor Thomas?
Man of the House, hands down! Its poetic yet thrilling.
The Lost Co. Agreed. The only thing more disappointing than Greg Minnaar’s 11th place finish is that George Wendt got snubbed by the Academy and didn’t even receive a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Chet Bronski.
magic mary in maxgrip
Yep. That'd be my current cleat in front, dhrll on the rear. Pretty sick combo. Still might try the assegai up front. Can't see it being THAT noticably better than the mmary though...🤙
I love the MM on the front and the Nobby NIc on the rear. Schwalbe is even significantly cheaper than Maxxis.
How many stem spacers you running on your Process 153 27.5? Mine has that massive FSA headset cap with no spacers under the stem.
Love this channel! Good content brotha
I crashed ......
Was Doing a pavement trail, with my entry level bicycle and a car decided to go through the bicycle lane.... And guess what BOM. Over the hood of the car into a ditch, i was going 40+ km/h 😔
Bike is in great shape 😄
Sucks, I got hit by an old lady while in a crosswalk. Been without a bike for over a month.
@@PorterB92 is it just a coincidence being hit by females??? i got lucky, the fork of my bike took a minor hit but the bike is in good condition, i wasnt in that much of a great shape after the crash, draged my foot for 2 days and the wounds on my back still leak... The bike probably will handle the abuse until i buy a new one... 😄
@@MyNevermind yea I think it's probably a coincidence. Luckily she was slowing down, only got some road rash and bruises. New bike soon tho, been dying to ride again
GREAT VIDEO! Thanks for the input. I was asking around about these tires, and not many people I have talked to can give me a thorough input.
Also, Riding shots are NOT that important to learn about a product. I myself think Riding shots are lame when trying to describe a Product!
That's great to know! I'm not the biggest fan of putting out videos just to put out videos, so I feel like just talking about products doesn't do it justice and feel the need to spend time filming on the trail to show us using and enjoying the product as well. Welp, that's apparently just a slight insecurity of mine haha.
@@TheLostCo , Are you a Millennial? you like Showy useless video clips but can't listen to words or read books?
For an old man like me that knows how to read and listen, just talking about a Product and describing it in details does it JUSTICE.
I myself don't know how showing videos of a Product on the trail in action even helps describe a Product. To me trail videos are nothing but NOISE.
Hi they look nice This e 2.50 front tire is heavy or it's okay for Klibing
You guys gonna look at the botrager xr, se & gravity tire?
Thanks for review!
Sweet man, I am looking at getting this tyre!
How would you ranks this as a desert/dry terrain tire?
I was looking at this tyre. thanks for the video
Yeah no worries! You can order one up from our website @ tinyurl.com/yx8nrgjs
wow what a bike...that was my dream bike...
The tire threads looks similar to Magic Mary. How is Assegai compare with Magic Mary?
Not as good.
30mm wheels?
Is it good for a do it all hardtail?
Awesome video as always!
Yep! Its going to be great for any bike, really.
The Lost Co. even a road bike
It was designed for a road bike. Look into it.
@@bobbybrandnew3277 =))))))))
I was wondering how much does a Mongoose Argus Fatbike Tire cost$
No idea! We do not sell Mongoose.
@@TheLostCo oh well thanks
@Isaac C well i did that ga damn $1000 or 1606.99 idk damn
How did you get that frame color on the kona🤯
how do these compare to the Vigilante and Verdict?
Well you’ve sold it to me will be ordering a pair soon
Definitely do! I'm way more stoked on the tire than I thought I would be, haha.
Love the content mate. What do you think about the 27.5 kona process. Recommend for enduro?
Absolutely! I've been smashing bike park laps on the Process 153 all summer and it's freaking rad!
We'd love to build a custom Process for you too! Hit us up!!
What rim width did you test with?
Good video! Can you compare it to the Shorty? Thanks!
A mud spike like the Shorty is going to be way better in mud, and way worse in dry. Mud spikes are designed for mud only, and nothing else. Whereas the Assegai has been designed to be pretty freaking good in all weather conditions.
btw whats the width of your rear rim?
Isn’t this a slow roller ?
I keep hearing about this tire, I like the DD casing definitely knocked some rocks and was amazed I didn’t end up with a gash in my sidewall. What tire pressure are you running in that 2.5 front?
Yeah they're dope! I'm running 20psi in the front.
🤔hmm, something must be wrong with mine, cause the grip is shit !
Super soft Mary on my other bike is excellent however !
I have the same set up. I recomend the assegai and minion ss. I like fo feel the back wheel free when i break and the rotation on death grip.is.so f##### god
Yeah buddy!
Just bought some today
Nice! What could we do to gain you as a customer next time?
It rules rode it all of 2020 bad ass
long shot, but does anyone any know if a 2.3 dhr 2 would fit nice on to rims with 30mm inner diameter? just seen mike has the 2.3 on the rear with big enough looking rims... thanksssss
That'll fit fine! The Cascade Racing Designs rims I'm rockin' have a 29mm internal width, so basically the same as yours.
We have all of those tires here at the shop, so order whatever you'd like to run!
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Assegai front and back ? Any recommendations for a rear tire to pair it with?
I've seen it quite a bit and I think it would be awesome!
I really like the Minion SS so I can really slide my rear tire exactly where I want it, but that tire isn't for everybody. I think with a DHF or DHR2 in the back would be a pretty standard, grippy setup, or the Aggressor in the rear in dry and dusty conditions.
We've got all of the Maxxis tires on our website @ tinyurl.com/y34zs7p4 with free shipping on all orders in the USA.
Cheers!
Front Assegai
Back Minion DHR II
@@nakanaka2901 just got a dhr2 and waiting on the assegai . But so far I like the dhr2 rear with dhf front but am looking forward to trying your recommendation next week . Thank you
Aggressor dd
What is your inner width?
The bug died doing what he believed in, a minute silence pls.
Do the Michelin wild enduro's!
if you talk about the new ones ok last years were catastrophic
@@tetaizozadja7080 catastrophic? I'm currently working in a bike shop that have that sold Michelin tyres all last year and continue to today, we've had no issues
ha, but is it as good as the hands down greatest front tire of all time? the Magic Mary!
James Brant are you high
@@jayluikart487 high on traction. MM for life.
Indeed. 👍
how is it compared to magic marry?
Not as good.
im a heavy guy (94KG) and i liked 2.5 assegai more than magic mary
We gonna get a bike check on that kona?? :D
Yessir!!
I have it on my xc bike and its amazing!!! I can't even roost or skid... I don't know if I'll even try it on my trail bike!
Also, can I get a shoutout?
@@th_js ???
@@th_js oh well 😐
All I saw was the mosquitoes attacking you...What tire was that? LOL
Looks a bit like a magic mary to me (which is no bad thing).
Obviously not sponsored by Deep Woods Off!
Hahahaha I had plenty of spray in the van, just kept thinking I would finish quick enough before they killed me!
middle of nowhere... in Whistler
Thnx Dude☺🍵🌵🇺🇸imma order at Our Neighborhood Bike shop⭐🌵i like it coz it has that middle tread nob, smak in the middle ! It'll Grip☺ . . .....I'll let ya knw.
I love the Magic Mary on the front and the Nobby NIc on the rear. Schwalbe is even significantly cheaper than Maxxis.
@@taylorjbrost OK, then we have a different pricing in Germany. Here, the Assegai kosts abour 20-25% more than the magic Mary in the comparable carcass. The Magic Mary costs here about 60-65 $
You carry a folding chair when you ride…? My MaN! 😂 pedal side down
It's part of the new OneUp EDC Tool V69 that hasn't come out yet. Fits a multi tool, repair stand and also the work bench, plus a folding chair and a 2008 Honda Accord LX!
-Mike
definatly not XC tires
Does it come in 26?
It only comes in 27.5" and 29".
@@TheLostCo I'm gonna need myself a new bike then!
I believe it’s pronounced ass-guy
What is the bEAT man???
i like Arse a Guy tyres
Mosquito 🦟 OHHH HELL NO!
Maxxis Made in TAIWAN No.1
Nice bike
Thanks! It is nice!
DEAMMMM, 😐(SUKKN MY TEETH) NO GO PRO RIDE TESTING! 🙁😕😔
If you slow the video down you can see the bug go for the throat.
Hahahahhah
Some of My friends are using asegai and there’s still sucks on riding. 🤮
Watching this just after buying a dhf for £60.
INSTANT REGRET
Bro can i have one of your bikes pls.
Buy your own
@@jackisonline2 i don't have the money for it