The new version of the Maxxis Forekaster is aimed squarely at modern short travel (100mm-130mm) trail bikes – aka the “downcountry” segment.
Intended to be a “Goldilocks” tire, the new Forekaster (released July 2022) rolls faster than a Minion or even the Dissector but provides more predictable cornering, climbing, and braking traction than the Aspen or Rekon.
Category: XC, Trail
Recommended installation: Front or Rear
Casing Options: EXO, EXO+
Rubber Compound Options: 3C MaxxTerra, Dual Compound
Tyre Width Options: 2.4″
Casing Technologies:
EXO: The lightest MTB tyre casing. Choose EXO Protection for enhanced durability for gravel, XC, and light-duty trail riding.
EXO+ (EXO Plus): Medium-duty puncture protection option suitable for all-around trail riding and light weight e-bikes. With a minimal weight increase, it’s essentially an EXO tyre with an extra butyl layer around the bead.
Rubber Compound Technologies:
3C MaxxTerra: An intermediate, harder wearing compound used across our mountain tire line. The 3C MaxxTerra compound offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than MaxxGrip, which makes it ideal for trail riding in all conditions.
Dual Compound: The firmest compound. Uses a firm rubber at the base of the knobs, and a slightly softer rubber on the top of both the centre and side knobs for a simple construction.
