Fast-rolling XC performance for racing and firm trails.
The Maxxis Rekon Race is a semi-slick cross-country tyre based on the trail-focused Rekon, with smaller, shorter knobs to help it roll quickly. It suits riders looking for speed on dry XC tracks, hardpack and race courses.
Run it on the rear with a more aggressive front tyre, or use it front and rear for short-track racing and fast, firm conditions. All options listed here use folding beads, EXO sidewall protection and Tubeless Ready construction.
Key Features
- Semi-slick tread designed for cross-country racing
- Low-profile knobs help reduce rolling resistance
- Suitable as a fast rear tyre or front and rear for short-track racing
- EXO sidewall protection helps resist cuts and abrasion
- Folding bead construction
- Tubeless Ready for use with compatible rims, valves and sealant
- Black and tanwall options available
- Selected versions use MaxxSpeed compound and a 120 TPI casing
Choose Your Tyre
- 29 × 2.25: ETRTO 57-622; a narrower option for traditional XC rims and bikes with tighter clearance
- 29 × 2.35: ETRTO 60-622; adds tyre volume while retaining quick XC handling
- 29 × 2.40 WT: ETRTO 61-622; designed around a 30 mm internal-width rim for a higher-volume XC setup
- MaxxSpeed: Maxxis’ race-focused compound for riders prioritising XC speed, traction and efficiency
- Tanwall: Available on selected widths; check the chosen variant carefully before ordering
Select your preferred width, compound, casing and sidewall colour from the dropdown. Specifications vary between options, so check the complete variant name before ordering.
Wide Trail Rim Compatibility
The 29 × 2.40 WT options are designed around a 30 mm internal-width rim. They can work with nearby rim widths, but the fitted tyre shape and handling may change.
Maxxis recommends at least 6 mm of clearance between the tyre and every part of the frame and fork. Actual fitted width can vary depending on rim width and tyre pressure, so check your bike’s available clearance before ordering.
Our Thoughts
The Rekon Race makes sense when rolling speed is high on the list. It works particularly well as a rear tyre behind a grippier front tyre on firm XC tracks, where it carries speed without feeling completely slick.
For dry racing or quick laps around McLeans Island and Bottle Lake, it is a strong option. If you regularly ride in deep mud, loose soil or steep terrain, a tyre with taller and more widely spaced tread will provide more braking and cornering grip.
Specifications
- Wheel size: 29″
- Widths: 2.25, 2.35 and 2.40 WT
- ETRTO: 57-622, 60-622 or 61-622 depending on selected width
- Intended use: XC racing, short-track racing and firm trails
- Recommended position: Rear, or front and rear for suitable dry XC conditions
- Bead: Folding
- Sidewall protection: EXO
- Tubeless Ready: Yes
- Compound: Dual compound or MaxxSpeed, depending on selected option
- Casing: 60 TPI or 120 TPI, depending on selected option
- Sidewall colour: Black or tanwall, depending on selected option
Tubeless installation requires compatible rims, tubeless valves, rim tape and sealant. Always follow the pressure limits printed on the tyre and rim.
Why Buy from Chain Reaction?
Need help choosing the right XC tyre or setting up tubeless? Visit us at 4/218 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch, with 200+ free car parks on site. Our workshop can also help with tyre fitting and tubeless setup.
