The Maxxis Aspen pushes the limits of a lightweight XC designed to have a minimal rolling resistance. The Aspen is designed with a high-volume casing to smooth out the roughest roots and rocks while the duals compounds give optimal traction in the corners. If crossing the finish line first is your top priority then the Aspen was designed for you. Specification High-volume casing low-profile tread Best for Hard Loose/Hard Medium Cornering Control 1 2 3 4 Rolling Efficiency 1 2 3 4 Compound: MaxxSpeed Compound Technology Breaker: EXO Puncture Protection Max PSI: 40 Bead Type: Folding Tubeless Tyre TPI: 120 Weight: 721g MaxxSpeedComing in 2023 is an all-new MaxxSpeed compound for the Maxxis cross country XC line. The new MaxxSpeed uses silica as a filler in the rubber polymer creating a compound that performs better across the board compared to the old 3C MaxxSpeed. Racers benefit from reduced rolling resistance and improved wet traction EXOAn extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tyres. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible ensuring that the performance of the tyre remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is highWide TrailWide Trail WT construction optimises the tyres tread layout and profile on today’s modern wider rims. Traditional tyres are designed around older narrower rims and can create an overly square tyre profile leading to less than optimal performance. WT tyres are optimised for a 30mm inner rim width but are proven to work over a range from 25-30mm inner rim widths depending on the rider’s preferenceTubeless ReadyTubeless tyres provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tyre; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tyres: Tubeless Road Tubular and Tubeless Ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tyre will void the warranty