{"product_id":"maxxis-tyre-29x2-60-assegai-black-exo-tubesless-ready","title":"Maxxis Tyre Assegai 29x2.60 Black Exo\/Tubesless Ready","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"270\" data-section-id=\"1i6d6bz\" data-start=\"245\"\u003e???? What the Assegai is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"553\" data-start=\"271\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"333\" data-section-id=\"1hjnowm\" data-start=\"271\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"273\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive enduro \/ downhill MTB rear\/front tyre\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"357\" data-section-id=\"1zbir1\" data-start=\"334\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"336\"\u003eWheel size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"414\" data-section-id=\"1uz13qf\" data-start=\"358\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"370\" data-start=\"360\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.60” (very wide, gives maximum traction)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"448\" data-section-id=\"1xcas7x\" data-start=\"415\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"425\" data-start=\"417\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-Mountain, Enduro\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"553\" data-section-id=\"yfz54s\" data-start=\"449\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"451\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greg Minnaar (DH World Champion) – specifically tuned for high-speed, technical riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"632\" data-start=\"555\"\u003e???? Think: steep, rocky trails, fast descents, wet roots, and loose corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"634\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"667\" data-section-id=\"gszdgj\" data-start=\"639\"\u003e???? Key Features Explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"689\" data-section-id=\"vyay9z\" data-start=\"669\"\u003e???? Tread Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"690\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"794\" data-section-id=\"1n7saju\" data-start=\"690\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"709\" data-start=\"692\"\u003eCenter knobs:\u003c\/strong\u003e borrowed from Minion DHF \u0026amp; DHR II for faster rolling and traction on hard surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"863\" data-section-id=\"flgrkm\" data-start=\"795\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"797\"\u003eSide knobs:\u003c\/strong\u003e reshaped from HighRoller for confident cornering\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"929\" data-section-id=\"461drp\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"866\"\u003eShorty \/ height profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds grip on loose forest floors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"948\" data-start=\"931\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"946\" data-start=\"931\"\u003eReal-world:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1085\" data-start=\"949\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"977\" data-section-id=\"q5apo2\" data-start=\"949\"\u003eFast rolling on hardpack\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1040\" data-section-id=\"s0becu\" data-start=\"978\"\u003eSuper predictable grip in wet, loose, and rocky conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1085\" data-section-id=\"1jwjtra\" data-start=\"1041\"\u003eCornering limits are clear but forgiving\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"1087\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1121\" data-section-id=\"10j3vfv\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003e???? Wide Trail (WT) Casing\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1181\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1181\" data-section-id=\"frvuma\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003eOptimized for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003e30–40 mm internal rims\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal at 35mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003eEffect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1309\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1256\" data-section-id=\"1c3w6fm\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003eTyre profile maintains proper shape on modern wide rims\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1309\" data-section-id=\"bv196y\" data-start=\"1257\"\u003eBetter contact patch → more traction \u0026amp; stability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1314\" data-start=\"1311\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1340\" data-section-id=\"qd86dh\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003e???? Rubber \u0026amp; Compound\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1418\" data-section-id=\"zi78ic\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003eDual Compound:\u003c\/strong\u003e harder center for rolling + softer edges for cornering\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1462\" data-section-id=\"vybwlh\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003e60 TPI carcass:\u003c\/strong\u003e flexible yet strong\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1524\" data-section-id=\"111hbta\" data-start=\"1463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1465\"\u003eEXO Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut- and abrasion-resistant sidewalls\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1537\" data-start=\"1526\"\u003eEffect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1592\" data-section-id=\"tb89gr\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eDurable but still performs well at low pressures\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1624\" data-section-id=\"1iuxer3\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003eResists rock cuts and tears\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1629\" data-start=\"1626\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1657\" data-section-id=\"17k5tc6\" data-start=\"1631\"\u003e???? Tubeless Ready (TR)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1734\" data-start=\"1658\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1734\" data-section-id=\"at0jzb\" data-start=\"1658\"\u003eCan run tubeless with sealant → lower pressure, better grip, fewer flats\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1813\" data-start=\"1736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1744\" data-start=\"1736\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid ammonia-based sealants—they can weaken the carcass over time\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1818\" data-start=\"1815\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1841\" data-section-id=\"19s13ad\" data-start=\"1820\"\u003e⚖️ Specs Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cthead data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"1882\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1882\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1889\" data-start=\"1882\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1889\"\u003e29 x 2.60 WT\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1917\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003ePressure\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1917\"\u003e20–40 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1931\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1937\" data-start=\"1931\"\u003eTPI\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1937\"\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003eCompound\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003eDual\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1964\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1970\" data-start=\"1964\"\u003eEXO\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1970\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"2002\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003eTubeless Ready\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2002\" data-start=\"1995\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"2003\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2023\" data-start=\"2003\"\u003eE-bike compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003eUp to 25 km\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2045\" data-start=\"2042\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2068\" data-section-id=\"tf9cw3\" data-start=\"2047\"\u003e???? How It Performs\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2086\" data-section-id=\"1i5f3z4\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003e???? Strengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2087\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2128\" data-section-id=\"wgu3yd\" data-start=\"2087\"\u003eOutstanding grip in technical terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2172\" data-section-id=\"19ix0b0\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003eExcellent braking and climbing traction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2224\" data-section-id=\"13rfmya\" data-start=\"2173\"\u003eTubeless-ready for low pressure \/ high traction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2270\" data-section-id=\"1q3go0f\" data-start=\"2225\"\u003eEXO sidewalls → puncture \u0026amp; cut resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2309\" data-section-id=\"11tbsns\" data-start=\"2271\"\u003eWorks well as \u003cstrong data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003erear or front tyre\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2328\" data-section-id=\"jlpfqo\" data-start=\"2311\"\u003e???? Weaknesses\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2442\" data-start=\"2329\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2361\" data-section-id=\"1ggk87l\" data-start=\"2329\"\u003eHeavy (~1.3–1.4 kg per tyre)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2407\" data-section-id=\"7vtbhz\" data-start=\"2362\"\u003eSlow rolling on smooth gravel or pavement\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2442\" data-section-id=\"41ghcl\" data-start=\"2408\"\u003eOverkill for road\/gravel bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2447\" data-start=\"2444\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2484\" data-section-id=\"mn3qec\" data-start=\"2449\"\u003e⚠️ Important Compatibility Check\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2498\" data-start=\"2485\"\u003eThis tyre is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2499\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2515\" data-section-id=\"n94rey\" data-start=\"2499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2513\" data-start=\"2501\"\u003eMTB-only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2572\" data-section-id=\"t539l1\" data-start=\"2516\"\u003e29×2.60 = way too wide for gravel bikes (700×40–45C)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2622\" data-section-id=\"y4oqrt\" data-start=\"2573\"\u003eDesigned for drop-off, technical trail riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2674\" data-start=\"2624\"\u003e❌ Not suitable for gravel \/ road \/ touring bikes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2679\" data-start=\"2676\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2698\" data-section-id=\"tvnz6h\" data-start=\"2681\"\u003e???? Bottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2744\" data-start=\"2699\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003eMaxxis Assegai\u003c\/span\u003e is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2904\" data-start=\"2745\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2792\" data-section-id=\"1ssp9y0\" data-start=\"2745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2790\" data-start=\"2747\"\u003eTop-tier enduro \/ aggressive trail tyre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2854\" data-section-id=\"7tsmi7\" data-start=\"2793\"\u003ePerfect for: All-Mountain, Enduro, steep technical trails\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2904\" data-section-id=\"1np0shd\" data-start=\"2855\"\u003eNot for: gravel racing or casual gravel rides\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Maxxis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44155779252284,"sku":"TB00202900","price":1460.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2261\/8940\/files\/9101_Mwd4Mvh9qdSK.jpg?v=1774858757","url":"https:\/\/www.olympiccycles.co.za\/products\/maxxis-tyre-29x2-60-assegai-black-exo-tubesless-ready","provider":"Olympic Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}