[plummet]

The assgay max grip 2.5 is my go to front tire. It works real well in a variety of conditions.

Dhf minion not as good as a general tire.

 

[Jayem]

The DHF minion is a good tire. It's a great go-to for a good all around front tire. For grabbing roots in the PNW, as in finding traction, the assguy is a good level higher and provides more traction, so it can be a little better, at the expense of some rolling resistance and weight, but since it's not on the rear it's not a ton of rolling resistance either.

 

[cookieMonster]

I have found it to grip just as well as a DHF in all conditions.

However, I only use them in the dry season from July through early September. When our clay gets wet, neither of the Minions or the Assegai shed mud quickly enough.

I’ve got a few sets of the new Highroller that I’m going to try soon. Could be a nice Goldilocks between the Shorty and the Assegai/Minion family.

 

[justwan naride]

Assegai is my current go-to front, although there are better options for soft terrain and proper mud. Used to love the DHF but it's been a long while since I had one. I've been thinking about trying it again as a slightly faster rolling option.

Schwalbe Tacky Chan seems to be based on the same principle as the DHF (solid sideknobs, wide channel) so a comparison between them would be interesting.

 

[jeremy3220]

My guess is that's just because you're so used to the DHF. Assegai is consistent with no change in feel as you transition from center to shoulder like tires with channels.

Yep, the DHF provides positive feedback that you're on the cornering knobs. It's a good tire to learn on because it kinda forces you to lean the bike over to get out of the transition zone. This is either comforting or unsettling depending on your commitment level and what you're used to.

However, there's a reason you hardly see the DHF on the WC circuit anymore. The Assegai is a better all around tire. The reality is not every bit of trail is a textbook corner, sometimes you have to ride/turn with the tire not fully leaned over. I don't think pros need that indicator of 'Ok I'm leaned over far enough' that the DHF provides. They know how much they need to lean the bike and are feeling for grip levels, not just "locking in".

 

[cookieMonster]

Was nonplussed with the Assagai as well. DHF went back on. Then I saw the light and found myself on dual DHR2s.

Dual DHR IIs is a legit setup in most conditions.👌

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

DHF in the SW. DHR2 x 2 in Appalachia. But the big Butcher everywhere except tamer trails. Kryptotal/Xynotal good quick basic long lasting tires.

 

[wishiwasbiking]

I rode in a different area this weekend where the trails where the trails are more vertical and corners not as tight and the assegai did really well there, entirely predictable and tons of grip. It’s only on the hairpin/heavy lean corners where I struggle. Will give it another go and see if I get used to it, it could be that since I don’t have full trust I am not looking down the trail where I want to go and this end up affecting my corner…

 

[ChuchVA]

Assegai will have that "floaty" feel at times in loose over, where a minion will bite in. You aren't off here man. The tire has it's applications. I like others have found holy ground on my trail bike at DHR2 front and rear. Hilarious that quite a few people posted that up. On my Ebike I am running assegai up front and on my smaller tallboy I get along quite well with the new Forekaster which is a legit little brother to the Assegai.

 

[itsky]

.... I like others have found holy ground on my trail bike at DHR2 front and rear. Hilarious that quite a few people posted that up. ...

which casing and compounds? Maxterra F/R or Maxgrip F and Maxterra R. I have a Maxxgrip DHR front now and am thinking about maybe going with a dual compound rear.

 

[Shawn in da Canyon]

We call them Ask a Guy at the bike shop.

 

[Jlar]

The Ass works well on the Shore, or anywhere with slabs of granite.

 

[dwyooaj]

im in socal and also didnt like the assegai at all for the same reasons. . Much prefer Minions and their clones. however right now im running a wtb vigilante 2.5 up front on one bike and it feels like a half minion half assegai, cornering is still locked in , velcro braking grip, and a few intermediate knobs so less vagueness at smaller lean angles. Digging it. (Slightly) bigger bike has a wtb verdict up front which is like a minion on steroids in looser conditions.

 

[wishiwasbiking]

Update. I decided to stick it out and now I think the Assegai is a fantastic tire. I started to gain confidence in the tire riding steeper trails, here it really excelled in corners and braking.

Once I gained confidence I was able to look further down the trails and the cornering issues were history. I do think that you need to ride it differently than the dhf though. The dhf liked to corner later in a turn to get a higher lean angle and more grip, the Assegai likes to corner earlier but is fast once you figure it out.

I am pleasantly surprised with its rolling resistance, I actually find that it rolls decent in the front.

 

[Tridley]

Update. I decided to stick it out and now I think the Assegai is a fantastic tire. I started to gain confidence in the tire riding steeper trails, here it really excelled in corners and braking.

Once I gained confidence I was able to look further down the trails and the cornering issues were history. I do think that you need to ride it differently than the dhf though. The dhf liked to corner later in a turn to get a higher lean angle and more grip, the Assegai likes to corner earlier but is fast once you figure it out.

I am pleasantly surprised with its rolling resistance, I actually find that it rolls decent in the front.

Been riding assegai front and back this is my second season And love them👍

 

[ChuchVA]

which casing and compounds? Maxterra F/R or Maxgrip F and Maxterra R. I have a Maxxgrip DHR front now and am thinking about maybe going with a dual compound rear.

Riding MaxTerra F and R. Perfect balancing act in my opinion.