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Maxxis Aspen Tire
Product DescriptionFrom what we understand, some folks race both uphill and down. Even more ridiculous, the Maxxis Aspen Tire is specifically designed for these wackos. The combination of high volume and low profile lugs makes for a smooth ride and very little rolling resistance, and the dual-compound, directional lugs grow to monstrous proportions at the corners, allowing you to lay the bike way over in high-speed turns without losing traction.
User Reviews
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kjlued Date Reviewed: February 24, 2013 Strengths: Fast, low resistance Weaknesses: poor traction in corners Bottom Line:  
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Panchito Date Reviewed: November 27, 2012 Strengths: I always liked semislicks, these remind me of a Michelin Jet tires, but thes are like a turbochrged version of them. Despite the reviews, I am using it in the front with a maxxis superlight tube and have no problems, I like the way it feels, more "flat" unlike say a Python, more round, I tested it in rough terrain, rocks, loose, hardpack, every dry condition out there and to me, it´s a great front tire too, combined in the rear with a Kenda SB8 Tubeless, the setup rolls fast and can handle anything, agrressive riding no problem. Rode it pretty gnarly and felt predictable, no lack of bite, or scary as some mentioned. I can handle small knob and semislck tires well, can´t stand slow rolling tires. Strong up front, stable. Weaknesses: A bit prone to snakebites in rear if used with tube, in the front no problems. weight in my scale 580g, it´s allright for me. Bottom Line:
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Nick
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: October 22, 2012 Strengths: rolls fast, handles single track way better than expected, light, stable, predictable Weaknesses: a bit of slip climbing steep gravel road Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Similar Products Used: CrossMark on same bike
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Learux
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: October 10, 2012 Strengths: Greta tire, using it as a rear tire and it does eveything great, good grip climbing, cornering no issues. Does not wash out in sand too much Remember it is a fast rolling low profile tire and I am reviewing it as such. Braking, cornering action good. Sometimes tend to start skidding a bit under fast braking. (kinda riding the dirt) still contralable and easy to correct. I now have 600 miles on these tires and there is slight wear dtectable. This is a lot of climbing and descending on socal fire roads. I think they are good for at least another 600 miles. Weaknesses: None really Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Bike Setup: Rocky Mountain element 950 
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sweetp Date Reviewed: June 18, 2012 Strengths: Low resistance. Great on the road or rails/trails Weaknesses: Traction Bottom Line:
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Kratos
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: May 24, 2012 Strengths: Low rolling resistance, fast, light Weaknesses: 5 pinch flats in a row, thin, skidding too often, not for rough terrain Bottom Line:
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PAUL
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: April 23, 2012 Strengths: Lightweight, fast acceleration, fast rolling. Good cornering and traction for how fast and low profile they are. On hardpack, tacky, or loose over hard these are good fast race tires. Weaknesses: not heavy duty enough for everyday trail riding. After a few months kevlar beads are visible on the sidewalls. Keep these as "race tires only" and you will be good. Sidewalls gash easily. Stopping power not the best - I skidded the rear on these more than other tires. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mohican State Park Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: online Similar Products Used: specialized captains, nevegals, geax saguaro, small block 8, continental verticals. Bike Setup: 29er SS
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Nobbi
a Cross Country Rider
from Carbondale, Co Date Reviewed: March 18, 2012 Strengths: Hard pack conditions and going straight they work good. Weaknesses: Anything loose, soft, muddy, very unpredictable. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Haven't found it yet Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Bike Setup: Yeti 575, GT Zaskar 29r
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sheke
a Cross Country Rider
from Gainesville, FL, USA Date Reviewed: February 22, 2012 Strengths: Great Traction on the trails, low rolling resistance on pavement Weaknesses: None as of yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Santos Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $65.00 Purchased At: On The Fly Race Supp Similar Products Used: S-Works Renegade, S-Works Control Bike Setup: Rockhopper SL Pro - Full XT Group - Roval Control SL Wheels
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CactusJackSlade
a Racer
from Folsom, CA USA Date Reviewed: December 10, 2011 Strengths: Lightweight, rolls FAST, runs tubeless well (Stan's rims), hooks up well in the corners. Weaknesses: Thin sidewalls (but that is to be expected), Pricey unless you find a deal. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anywhere, Any day Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: WTB: Nanoraptors,Exiwolfs - Maxxis Ignitors Bike Setup: Tallboy 29er 
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basic_h
a Cross Country Rider
from Golden, CO, USA Date Reviewed: October 17, 2011 Strengths: Light, fast roller. Weaknesses: Very Weak side wall and overall durability. Terrible cornering. Possibly worst front tire I have ever had. Rear does not grip on steep rocky inclines. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $50.00 Similar Products Used: Specialized Fast Track and captain. Maxis Crossmark and Ignitors Bike Setup: Trek 2011 Top Fuel 9.9.
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presa
a Cross Country Rider
from dallas, texas Date Reviewed: July 3, 2011 Strengths: (this is for the 2.1 Exception 120 tpi) I'd like to echo what Zacharia has said below. Excellent rear tire in all conditions. Truly amazing wear too. After 6 months of riding 4x week,, there are still nice edges on the tread. Weaknesses: Sidewalls are a bit thin, I've never punctured one, but when installing non UST tire tubeless, the sides leaked air a bit,, just had to leave wheel on its sides for a while and let sealant do its magic..... I also found that the tire had a bit of lateral roll at lower pressures(thin sidewall),, I put about 30 psi and it is not an issue anymore. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Grapevine North Shore Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: bike bling Similar Products Used: Maxxis Ikon,Schwalbe Rocket Ron, Racing Ralph, Nobby Nic, Continental twister, Racing kings, WTB Racing Raptor and many many more. Bike Setup: Intense Spider 29, 1x9 XTR cranks, Marta SL, Crossmax 29, etc. 24.5 lbs
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willevans
a Racer
from Atlanta, GA Date Reviewed: June 20, 2011 Strengths: Rolling resistance is notably less than other tires. Grips well on damp to dry conditions. Felt like it was worth gearing up one gear just about everywhere. Tread wears like iron. Weaknesses: Is sandy and dusty conditions this tire slides out a lot. Very weak sidewalls. 4th race of the season, and 4th race on the tire I blew out the sidewalls in a fairly mild rock garden. Stan's couldn't seal the gash and the tire wouldn't stay on the rim even with a tube installed. I had to withdraw from the race, on my home course. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Yargo, CCW Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Roswell Bikes Similar Products Used: IRC Serac, Maxxis Ignitor and Crossmark Exception Series, Conti SuperSonic Mountain Kings. Bike Setup: Giant XTC 1 29er.
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Zachariah
a Cross Country Rider
from Palm Desert, CA USA Date Reviewed: April 19, 2011 Strengths: -Incredibly fast; going straight, turning, off-camber, though light mud, climbing -Each tire weighed 480 grams -Dropped 1/2 pound of rotating weight off my bike -Mounts and seals well with Stan's NoTubes sealant -Inspires ultimate confidence in dry, hard pack conditions -Great compromise of price, weight and rolling resistance Weaknesses: -Kicks dirt up in your face and backside Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hurkey Creek Park (24 Hours of Adrenalin course) Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: eBay Similar Products Used: -Continental Race King 2.2 -Schwalbe Rocket Ron 2.1 -Michelin WildRace'r 2.15 -WTB Wolverine 2.1 -Kenda Karma 2.1 Bike Setup: 21.9 pound 2010 Giant Anthem X2 - SRAM X0, Shimano XTR, Mavic Crossmax SLR, Giant Contact SLR Carbon cockpit, Magura Marta SL
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wvwes
a Cross Country Rider
from Oak Hill, WV, USA Date Reviewed: April 15, 2011 Strengths: light, fast Weaknesses: mud, weak sidewalls Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any fast flowing single track Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: Marathon Bicycle Co. Similar Products Used: Kenda Nevegals, Panaracers, Racing Ralph Bike Setup: Scott Scale 50 1x9, Race Face Deuce crank, XT, Spank Oozy rims/Hope hubs.
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