The MAXXIS Aspen is a lightweight cross country race tire designed for low rolling resistance and high speed. This tire delivers straight line grip and speed, confident cornering thanks to large shoulder knobs, and long lasting performance from its dual compound structure. Its low profile design ensures low rolling resistance and its lightweight construction makes it an ideal choice for both front and rear installations. Specifications: - Brand: Maxxis - Primary base color: Black - Type: Aspen - Use: ATB/MTB - Reflection: No - Foldable: Yes - ETRTO: 52-622 - Weight (grams): 610 - Inch size: 29 - SPEED VERSATILITY - The Aspen is a lightweight cross country race tire designed for low rolling resistance and high speed. - Designed for straight line grip and speed. - Large shoulder knobs ensure confident cornering. - Grippy yet long lasting thanks to its dual compound structure. - Low profile design for low rolling resistance. - Lightweight construction. - Recommended installation: Front or rear. Looking for an all-around racing tire that rolls exceptionally well, is very light, and offers grip in almost all situations? The ASPEN is MAXXIS' latest answer to this requirement profile. In the center of the tread, narrow, slightly curved sipes alternate with small, beveled block sipes. This redefines the ideal combination of high traction and easy rolling. The side lugs run in groups of two, running from the outside inwards in the direction of travel. This special arrangement provides considerable grip in corners. Despite a lug height of over 3 mm all around and excellent puncture protection with Silkworm Polyfiber Shielding, the ASPEN weighs just 460 grams. Combined with the eXCeption carcass with 120TPI and our excellent eXCeption rubber compound, this makes the ASPEN an XC racing tire whose performance is absolutely convincing: handling, traction, and grip are all optimal, it is highly puncture-resistant, and its mileage is far superior to that of competing models. New for 2015 are the 29" TR versions, with and without EXO sidewall protection for problem-free use with sealant.