{"product_id":"maxxis-tyre-29x2-40-rekon-race-exo-protected-wire-bead-tan","title":"Maxxis Tyre 29x2.40 Rekon Race Exo Protected (Wire Bead) Tan","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"227\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"64\" data-start=\"4\"\u003eMaxxis Rekon Race Wire Bead Tire MPC EXO 29x2.40 Tanwall\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-rolling XC (cross-country) tire built for speed and efficiency, especially on dry, hardpack terrain. Here’s a clear breakdown of what you’re looking at:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"262\" data-section-id=\"ygx0up\" data-start=\"229\"\u003e???? What this tire is best for\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"422\" data-start=\"263\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"300\" data-section-id=\"pwv7mg\" data-start=\"263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"298\" data-start=\"265\"\u003eXC racing \u0026amp; fast trail riding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"361\" data-section-id=\"16sp8ar\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eDry, compact trails and light loose-over-hard conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"422\" data-section-id=\"7ibf4o\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eRiders who prioritize \u003cstrong data-end=\"422\" data-start=\"386\"\u003elow rolling resistance and speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"453\" data-section-id=\"1oksgau\" data-start=\"424\"\u003e⚙️ Key features explained\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"454\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"671\" data-section-id=\"1lr10e4\" data-start=\"454\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"456\"\u003eMPC (Maxxis Performance Compound)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"496\" data-start=\"493\"\u003e\r\n\tA durable, all-round rubber compound. It balances:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"551\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"564\" data-section-id=\"14f81fr\" data-start=\"551\"\u003eGood grip\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"584\" data-section-id=\"19ema7c\" data-start=\"567\"\u003eLong lifespan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"671\" data-section-id=\"12u9s09\" data-start=\"587\"\u003eConsistent performance (not as soft\/sticky as MaxxSpeed or MaxxTerra, but tougher)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"848\" data-section-id=\"1szseoq\" data-start=\"673\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"675\"\u003eEXO Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"693\"\u003e\r\n\tReinforced sidewalls that:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"727\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"756\" data-section-id=\"18rzr0g\" data-start=\"727\"\u003eResist cuts and abrasions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"803\" data-section-id=\"n4e1hw\" data-start=\"759\"\u003eAdd durability for rocky or rough trails\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"848\" data-section-id=\"kn9ieu\" data-start=\"806\"\u003eStay relatively lightweight and flexible\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1038\" data-section-id=\"1qg281q\" data-start=\"850\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"868\" data-start=\"852\"\u003eTread design\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1038\" data-start=\"871\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"921\" data-section-id=\"ni8jp9\" data-start=\"871\"\u003eLow-profile center knobs → \u003cstrong data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"900\"\u003every fast rolling\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"994\" data-section-id=\"qk70yv\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eSlightly more aggressive side knobs → \u003cstrong data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"964\"\u003epredictable cornering grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1038\" data-section-id=\"4rl2v\" data-start=\"997\"\u003eNot ideal for mud or very loose terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1143\" data-section-id=\"1hciu12\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1060\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003e29 x 2.40 size\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"1063\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1111\" data-section-id=\"pqo7ic\" data-start=\"1063\"\u003eWide footprint = better traction and comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1143\" data-section-id=\"81s2ck\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003ePopular for modern XC bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1340\" data-section-id=\"1dszatj\" data-start=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003eWire bead\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1238\" data-section-id=\"pw20im\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003eHeavier than folding (non-tubeless by default unless specified otherwise)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1268\" data-section-id=\"ply63o\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003eUsually more affordable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1340\" data-section-id=\"10nil8x\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003eLess convenient for tubeless setups compared to folding\/TR versions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1376\" data-section-id=\"1nh77w5\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003e???? How riders typically use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1425\" data-section-id=\"1gnhwwm\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1423\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003eFront \u0026amp; rear for pure speed (race setup)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1520\" data-section-id=\"ra7fzd\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003eRear tire paired with a grippier front\u003c\/strong\u003e, like:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1496\" data-section-id=\"86wbab\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003eMaxxis Rekon\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1520\" data-section-id=\"g7i6be\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003eMaxxis Forekaster\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003eThis combo gives:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1561\" data-section-id=\"1ljxnqp\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eFast rolling rear\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1587\" data-section-id=\"10tepwb\" data-start=\"1562\"\u003eBetter control up front\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1614\" data-section-id=\"yks0gm\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003e⚠️ Things to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1860\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1699\" data-section-id=\"gn2qeb\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003eNot great in:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1651\" data-section-id=\"1y6rhxq\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003eWet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1661\" data-section-id=\"16w2hzo\" data-start=\"1654\"\u003eMud\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1699\" data-section-id=\"edixrn\" data-start=\"1664\"\u003eVery loose or technical terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1771\" data-section-id=\"1gbiggw\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003eWire bead = slightly heavier and less premium than folding versions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1860\" data-section-id=\"1au9jwn\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003eIf you want tubeless, double-check compatibility (this specific version may not be TR)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1865\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1885\" data-section-id=\"xsdak7\" data-start=\"1867\"\u003e???? Bottom line\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2079\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1921\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003erace-oriented XC tire\u003c\/strong\u003e: fast, efficient, and durable enough for aggressive riding on dry terrain. If your trails are mostly hardpack and you care about speed, it’s a strong choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2226\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003eIf you tell me your typical trails (rocky, sandy, wet, etc.), I can suggest whether this is the right pick—or better alternatives for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Maxxis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44199765639228,"sku":"REKON\/TAN","price":480.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2261\/8940\/files\/22942_maxxis-recon-race-folding-tire-tanwall-main-1370420-2.jpg?v=1776241956","url":"https:\/\/www.olympiccycles.co.za\/products\/maxxis-tyre-29x2-40-rekon-race-exo-protected-wire-bead-tan","provider":"Olympic Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}