Fast rolling with trail grip for everyday riding.
The Maxxis Forekaster is a versatile tyre designed for modern short-travel trail bikes. It balances rolling speed with grip for climbing, braking and cornering, making it a good choice for riders who want more tread than a fast XC tyre.
Available in 2.40 and 2.60-inch widths, these versions have folding beads and Tubeless Ready construction. Choose from EXO and EXO+ protection options to suit your riding.
Key Features
- Designed for cross-country and trail riding
- Balances rolling speed with climbing and braking grip
- Tread provides grip through corners
- Well suited to short-travel trail bikes
- EXO and EXO+ protection options
- MaxxTerra compound on selected versions
- Tubeless Ready construction with a folding bead
- Available in 29 x 2.40 and 29 x 2.60 sizes
Choose Your Version
- 2.40 Gen 2 / EXO: A 60 TPI Wide Trail option with EXO sidewall protection.
- 2.40 Gen 2 / 3C MaxxTerra / EXO: A 60 TPI Wide Trail option with 3C MaxxTerra compound and EXO protection.
- 2.40 New MaxxTerra / EXO: MaxxTerra compound with EXO sidewall protection.
- 2.40 New MaxxTerra / EXO+: MaxxTerra compound with additional protection for rougher trails.
- 2.60 Gen 2 / EXO: A wider 60 TPI option with EXO sidewall protection.
- 2.60 New MaxxTerra / EXO: A wider option with MaxxTerra compound and EXO protection.
- 2.60 New MaxxTerra / EXO+: A wider option with MaxxTerra compound and additional protection.
Select your preferred size, compound and protection from the dropdown. Check your frame and fork clearance and rim compatibility before ordering, especially if moving to the wider 2.60-inch tyre.
Who Is It For?
The Forekaster suits riders looking for a tyre for everyday trails, from firm singletrack to loose sections. It’s a practical choice for a short-travel bike used for both climbing and descending.
Our Thoughts
If you want more grip than an XC race tyre without moving to a more aggressive downhill tread, the Forekaster is worth a look. Choose EXO for everyday trail riding or EXO+ if your local tracks are rougher and you want extra protection. The 2.60-inch option offers more tyre volume if your bike has the clearance.
Specifications
- Sizes: 29 x 2.40 or 29 x 2.60 inch
- Intended use: Cross-country and trail riding
- Protection options: EXO or EXO+
- Compound: MaxxTerra on selected versions
- Casing: 60 TPI on the listed Gen 2 versions
- Rim profile: Wide Trail on the listed 2.40 Gen 2 versions
- Bead: Folding
- Tubeless Ready: Yes
A tubeless setup requires compatible rims, valves, rim tape and sealant.
Why Buy from Chain Reaction?
Need help choosing the right tyre? Our Christchurch team can check sizing and help you find a tread to suit the trails you ride. Visit us at 4-218 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch, with over 200 free car parks on site. Our workshop can also help with tyre fitting and tubeless setup.
