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The Maxxis Ikon is a versatile XC tire designed to perform in a broad range of conditions. With its predictable handling, the Ikon is also a favorite among our slopestyle athletes.
- Dual compound, 3C MaxxSpeed, or 3C MaxxTerra options
- 60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
- EXO sidewall protection
- Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
Category: XC Race, XC
Recommended use: All XC trail conditions
Recommended installation: Front or Rear
The new MaxxSpeed (2023) is our top-shelf rubber compound for XC racing. It’s a high-silica content compound which reduces rolling resistance while also enhancing wet traction. Compared to the previous 3C MaxxSpeed, the new compound has approximately 25% less rolling resistance in a lab setting (using the same tread pattern, construction, and tire pressure). In a real world setting, our testing shows the new compound can save up to a minute over the course of a 90-minute race.