Maxxis Rekon Race

It is primarily designed as a rear tire, though many cross-country racers use it as a matched set for short-track courses where speed is the priority. If you need more aggressive cornering grip on the front, you might consider pairing it with a more aggressive tread pattern like the standard Maxxis Rekon.

Yes, it features Maxxis's EXO sidewall protection. This reinforcement helps defend against cuts and abrasions, which is essential for the technical terrain often encountered in cross-country racing.

Yes, the Rekon Race is a tubeless-ready tire. Running it tubeless allows you to lower your tire pressure for better traction and comfort while significantly reducing the risk of pinch flats.

The low-profile, tightly spaced knobs are specifically engineered to minimize rolling resistance. This makes the tire exceptionally fast on hard-packed, dry, or technical terrain, though it may struggle in deep mud or loose, loamy conditions.

The maximum recommended pressure for the Rekon Race is 50 PSI. However, for optimal performance and grip, most riders run significantly lower pressures, especially when set up tubeless.