Cycling Bargains - uPRISE Bikes Maxxis Shorty Gen 2 DH 27.5 x 2.40 WT Folding 3C MaxxGrip Tubeless Tyre | Price match, 365 day return s, 18-Month Warranty, Finance Available & Free UK Delivery (uPRISE-MXT00325000)
uPRISE Bikes Maxxis Shorty Gen 2 DH 27.5 x 2.40 WT Folding 3C MaxxGrip Tubeless Tyre | Price match, 365 day return s, 18-Month Warranty, Finance Available & Free UK Delivery
Product Description
Gen 2 Shorty mid-spike — redesigned for saturated, spicy trailsThe venerable Shorty mid-spike returns as the Gen 2 Shorty with a revised tread and slimmer sizing to deliver improved grip, faster shedding of mud and a lighter feel. Lessons from World Cup DH and EWS racing informed the knob layout and casing details, making this tyre a strong choice for deep loam, saturated tracks and technical downhill sections.Key Features:Revised tread pattern informed by World Cup DH and EWS ridersDouble-wide knob split into two individual knobs for refined biteLarger, more supportive cornering knobs with extra siping for braking and cornering tractionRaised ridges on the casing to promote mud clearingNarrower 2.40" width for increased mud clearance and reduced weight (DoubleDown and DH specs 5% lighter)3C MaxxGrip compound for maximum traction in downhill conditionsTubeless-ready, folding bead with DH casingDesign improvementsThe tread layout has been reworked using rider feedback from World Cup and EWS events. The double-wide centre knob is now split for more predictable engagement, corner knobs are beefed-up for better support, and additional siping improves bite during braking and turns. Raised casing ridges aid mud ejection to keep the tread working in filthy conditions.Performance profileBest for: Loose, mud, wet conditionsCornering control: 3 of 4Rolling efficiency: 4 of 4This tyre is tuned to prioritise traction and control in sloppy terrain while keeping rolling resistance reasonable for a mid-spike downhill tyre.Compound and casingCompound: MaxxGrip Compound Technology (3C MaxxGrip) — the softest rubber option in the range, formulated for superior grip and slow rebound for downhill traction.Breaker / Casing: DH Casing for downhill durability.Fitment and constructionTubeless tyre — tubeless-ready for lower pressures and better traction.Bead type: FoldingWide Trail (WT) construction — optimised for modern wider rims (targeted for 35mm inner rim width; proven across 30–35mm inner widths) to deliver a better tyre profile and performance on contemporary wheels.SpecificationSize: 27.5 x 2.4 inchesTPI: 60x2Weight: 1208 gWho it’s forRiders seeking a mid-spike downhill tyre that excels in deep loam, loose and muddy conditions, with race-derived updates to tread and casing for improved grip, cornering support and mud clearance.
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