What technology does it use in its construction?
The Maxxis Aspen comes in the popular EXO casing with Dual Compound rubber (soft on the edges for grip, hard in the middle for durability and speed). Supplied in a range of sizes and widths to suit a range of different bikes and applications.
What is the intended use?
The Aspen is designed to be a lightweight cross country race tyre with low rolling resistance in the centre tread when travelling in straight lines while still delivering reliable cornering grip on the edges. Ideal for dry hardpack courses where you can get the grip you need from a low profile tyre.
Our verdict
If you’re into your cross country racing and want to gain those extra seconds over your rivals then the Aspen is for you. Only really suitable in dry, harder conditions due to the low profile centre tread, you can still really lean it over in the corners and push the edges to the limit.