{"product_id":"maxxis-tyre-minion-29x2-40-dhr2-0-3ct-maxx-terra","title":"Maxxis Tyre Minion 29x2.40 DHR2.0 3CT","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"165\" data-section-id=\"jaseem\" data-start=\"151\"\u003e???? The Tyre\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"166\"\u003eYou’re looking at the Maxxis Minion DHR II 29×2.40 WT DH TR 3C MaxxGrip from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003eMaxxis\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"339\" data-start=\"283\"\u003e???? This is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"296\"\u003efull downhill (DH) race-spec rear tyre\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"341\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"380\" data-section-id=\"10d8rb8\" data-start=\"346\"\u003e???? What those specs REALLY mean\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"407\" data-section-id=\"1cebbho\" data-start=\"382\"\u003e???? Size: 29 × 2.40 WT\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"453\" data-start=\"408\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"423\" data-section-id=\"15gnpf1\" data-start=\"408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"423\" data-start=\"410\"\u003e29” wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"453\" data-section-id=\"1fggk5p\" data-start=\"424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"453\" data-start=\"426\"\u003e2.40” width (very wide)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"455\"\u003e???? Compared to your gravel tyres (40–45C ≈ ~1.6–1.8”):\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"589\" data-start=\"510\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"540\" data-section-id=\"1j893fv\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eThis is \u003cstrong data-end=\"540\" data-start=\"520\"\u003emassively bigger\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"589\" data-section-id=\"qllc45\" data-start=\"541\"\u003eRequires a \u003cstrong data-end=\"589\" data-start=\"554\"\u003emountain bike frame + wide rims\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"594\" data-start=\"591\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"622\" data-section-id=\"1it93t1\" data-start=\"596\"\u003e???? DH Casing (60×2 DW)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"623\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"661\" data-section-id=\"16gnbzg\" data-start=\"623\"\u003eDual-ply casing (2 layers of 60 TPI)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"678\" data-start=\"663\"\u003e???? Translation:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"679\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"709\" data-section-id=\"12fd39i\" data-start=\"679\"\u003eExtremely strong sidewalls\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"773\" data-section-id=\"yxapq9\" data-start=\"710\"\u003eBuilt for:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"725\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"737\" data-section-id=\"dgz6n6\" data-start=\"725\"\u003eBig hits\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"756\" data-section-id=\"15kwhat\" data-start=\"740\"\u003eRock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"773\" data-section-id=\"hdr8l2\" data-start=\"759\"\u003eBike parks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"775\"\u003e✔️ Almost puncture-proof\u003cbr data-end=\"802\" data-start=\"799\"\u003e\r\n❌ Heavy and stiff\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"821\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"853\" data-section-id=\"s3yjur\" data-start=\"826\"\u003e???? 3C MaxxGrip Compound\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"893\" data-start=\"854\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"893\" data-section-id=\"1hvepog\" data-start=\"854\"\u003eMaxxis’ \u003cstrong data-end=\"893\" data-start=\"864\"\u003esoftest, grippiest rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"895\"\u003e???? Real-world:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"910\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"958\" data-section-id=\"o82qbt\" data-start=\"910\"\u003eIncredible traction (especially on descents)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"988\" data-section-id=\"4t2m7d\" data-start=\"959\"\u003eFeels glued to the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"990\"\u003e⚠️ Trade-offs:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1025\" data-section-id=\"1kdv4oz\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003eWears out faster\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1042\" data-section-id=\"1t9zxxy\" data-start=\"1026\"\u003eRolls slower\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1069\" data-section-id=\"9iip36\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003e⚖️ Weight: 1265g\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"1070\"\u003e???? That’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003every heavy for a tyre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1122\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003eFor comparison:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1170\" data-start=\"1123\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1149\" data-section-id=\"11uxnpq\" data-start=\"1123\"\u003eGravel tyre: ~450–600g\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1170\" data-section-id=\"1784yor\" data-start=\"1150\"\u003eThis: over 1.2kg\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1172\"\u003e✔️ Weight = durability + grip\u003cbr data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003e\r\n❌ Not efficient for pedaling long distances\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1280\" data-section-id=\"17k5tc6\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003e???? Tubeless Ready (TR)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1311\" data-section-id=\"1xiwxev\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003eDesigned for sealant setup\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e???? Important for DH:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1364\" data-section-id=\"66x63u\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003eLower pressure = more grip\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1386\" data-section-id=\"16b1bzv\" data-start=\"1365\"\u003eFewer pinch flats\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1388\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1415\" data-section-id=\"1uvwylw\" data-start=\"1393\"\u003e???? Wide Trail (WT)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1457\" data-section-id=\"s4ubxt\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003eOptimised for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003e30–40mm internal rims\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003e???? Ensures:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1471\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1494\" data-section-id=\"zk6bwp\" data-start=\"1471\"\u003eBetter tyre profile\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1520\" data-section-id=\"1yk90d3\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003eMore stable cornering\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1558\" data-section-id=\"z0s4cc\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003e???? How it rides (real-world)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1576\" data-section-id=\"14j7z67\" data-start=\"1560\"\u003e???? Strengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1577\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1604\" data-section-id=\"s8bjfv\" data-start=\"1577\"\u003eUnreal braking traction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1635\" data-section-id=\"143uisp\" data-start=\"1605\"\u003eElite-level cornering grip\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1674\" data-section-id=\"8bnvbn\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003eHandles rocks, roots, drops easily\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1709\" data-section-id=\"1swhtnf\" data-start=\"1675\"\u003eVery predictable at high speed\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1728\" data-section-id=\"g0bnre\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003e???? Weaknesses\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1841\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1755\" data-section-id=\"lzmjg1\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003eExtremely slow rolling\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1765\" data-section-id=\"lbpk3v\" data-start=\"1756\"\u003eHeavy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1813\" data-section-id=\"1aozayz\" data-start=\"1766\"\u003eOverkill for anything but aggressive trails\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1841\" data-section-id=\"dppy03\" data-start=\"1814\"\u003eNot fun to pedal uphill\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1846\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1867\" data-section-id=\"1y9nypw\" data-start=\"1848\"\u003e???? Typical Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1927\" data-start=\"1868\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1898\" data-section-id=\"1gmrc58\" data-start=\"1868\"\u003eRear: Maxxis Minion DHR II\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1927\" data-section-id=\"di3gzx\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003eFront: Maxxis Minion DHF\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1954\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003e???? This combo is used by:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2013\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1972\" data-section-id=\"uf820k\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003eEnduro riders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1992\" data-section-id=\"mfbe6n\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003eDownhill racers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2013\" data-section-id=\"14ojtha\" data-start=\"1993\"\u003eBike park riders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2018\" data-start=\"2015\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2049\" data-section-id=\"bzzcqc\" data-start=\"2020\"\u003e⚠️ Important Reality Check\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003eFor your situation:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"2071\"\u003eYou’ve been looking at:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2131\" data-start=\"2095\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2110\" data-section-id=\"1wmneo6\" data-start=\"2095\"\u003eGravel bike\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2131\" data-section-id=\"pfaihn\" data-start=\"2111\"\u003e700x40–45C tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2270\" data-start=\"2133\"\u003e???? This tyre:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n❌ Won’t fit your bike\u003cbr data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"2168\"\u003e\r\n❌ Completely different discipline (DH MTB)\u003cbr data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003e\r\n❌ Designed for lifts\/shuttles, not pedaling distance\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2275\" data-start=\"2272\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2294\" data-section-id=\"tvnz6h\" data-start=\"2277\"\u003e???? Bottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2392\" data-start=\"2295\"\u003eThis version of the Minion DHR II is:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n???? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2392\" data-start=\"2336\"\u003eMaximum grip, maximum durability, minimum efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2394\"\u003eIt’s:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2499\" data-start=\"2400\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2456\" data-section-id=\"1ktexfi\" data-start=\"2400\"\u003eOne of the best \u003cstrong data-end=\"2454\" data-start=\"2418\"\u003edownhill rear tyres in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2499\" data-section-id=\"lu8wu0\" data-start=\"2457\"\u003eBut also one of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2499\" data-start=\"2479\"\u003emost specialized\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2504\" data-start=\"2501\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2538\" data-start=\"2506\"\u003e???? Simple way to think about it:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2617\" data-start=\"2539\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2573\" data-section-id=\"1b2vv1y\" data-start=\"2539\"\u003eGravel tyre = fast + efficient\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2617\" data-section-id=\"1g17uv9\" data-start=\"2574\"\u003eThis tyre = grip + control at all costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Maxxis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45295391998174,"sku":"TB96797100","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/15890_shorty_Camera_1-1024x911.jpg?v=1750178329","url":"https:\/\/onlino-bicycle-shopco.shop\/products\/maxxis-tyre-minion-29x2-40-dhr2-0-3ct-maxx-terra","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}