Grip for loose dirt, loam and muddy trails.
The Maxxis Shorty Gen 2 is a mid-spike tyre for riders who seek out steep, loose and soft trails. Its open tread is designed to dig into loose ground and shed mud, with spaced knobs providing grip through corners.
Choose from EXO, DoubleDown and Downhill casings to suit your riding. All three 29 x 2.40 versions have a folding bead and Tubeless Ready construction.
Key Features
- Designed for loose dirt, loam and muddy conditions
- Open mid-spike tread helps the tyre shed mud
- Spaced knobs provide grip through corners
- MaxxTerra and MaxxGrip compound options
- EXO, DoubleDown and Downhill casing options
- Wide Trail profile optimised for 30–35 mm internal rim widths
- Tubeless Ready construction with a folding bead
- Size: 29 x 2.40 inch
Choose Your Version
- 3C MaxxTerra / EXO: EXO sidewall protection and MaxxTerra compound for trail and enduro rides that involve more pedalling.
- 3C MaxxGrip / DoubleDown: A tough casing and grip-focused compound for rough enduro tracks and demanding descents.
- 3C MaxxGrip / Downhill: A downhill casing and grip-focused compound for racing, bike park laps and hard use on rough tracks.
Select your preferred casing and compound from the dropdown. Check your bike’s tyre clearance and rim compatibility before ordering.
Who Is It For?
The Shorty suits riders looking for extra grip when their regular trail tyre struggles in loose or muddy conditions. It can be used at the front or rear, depending on your bike and the conditions you ride.
Our Thoughts
When the trails are loose, loamy or wet, the Shorty gives you more bite than a lower-profile trail tyre. It’s a good tyre to have for softer conditions, though the taller, more open tread will feel slower on firm ground.
Specifications
- Size: 29 x 2.40 inch
- Intended use: Trail, enduro and downhill
- Recommended terrain: Loose dirt, loam and mud
- Position: Front or rear
- Compound options: 3C MaxxTerra or 3C MaxxGrip
- Casing options: EXO, DoubleDown or Downhill
- Rim profile: Wide Trail, optimised for 30–35 mm internal rim widths
- 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 or casing? Our Christchurch team can help you find a setup to suit your bike and the tracks 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.
