The original Forekaster was designed as a wet weather option for XC while the new version is aimed squarely at modern short travel 100mm-130mm trail bikes - aka the downcountry segment. Intended to be a Goldilocks tyre the new Forekaster rolls fast but also provides solid cornering and braking traction in a broad range of trail conditions. Features include: A densely packed tread pattern to increase rolling efficiency taller side knobs to improve cornering grip and raised ridges on the casing to promote mud clearing. Specification Goldilocks of mtb tyres Compound: Dual Compound Technology Breaker: EXO Puncture Protection Max PSI: 50 Bead Type: Folding Tubeless Tyre TPI: 60 Weight: 1035g Dual CompoundTwo compounds used within the tread of select tyres to offer lower rolling resistance and increased cornering grip 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 highTubeless 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.
