About the Maxxis Ardent Folding Dual-Compound EXO Tubeless Tire
The Maxxis Ardent Folding Dual-Compound EXO Tubeless Tire is an excellent all-condition tire that features fast rolling, ramped center knobs, with large block side knobs to provide excellent cornering traction.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 22, 2021
Can Tackle The Trails & Withstand A Dog Attack!!!
When I purchased my 2019 Orbea OCCAM H30 trail bike in July 2019, it came from the factory with a 29" x 2.40" Maxxis Ardent front tire and a 29" x 2.35" Maxxis Forekaster rear tire with tubes.
Running the factory tubes, they were fantastic until that Fall 2019 when everything started falling from the trees and pecan shells / acorn tops were causing constant flats. At that point, I converted both tires over to tubeless using Stan's tubeless kit. BEST DECISION EVER!!! These tire easily sealed up to my tubeless ready wheels with only having to use a floor pump (no compressor needed). I've changed the sealant approx. every 6 months and have experienced zero flats in almost 2 years of riding. Even with drastic temperatures changes in both directions and sometimes not being able to ride for 4-6 days, I've only experience a 2-4 psi loss in these tires.
On the trails, the Ardent performs outstanding on a variety of terrain! I've ridden my bike on Spider Mountain Bike Park, Palo Duro Canyon, Angel Fire Bike Park, and Taos Ski Valley's Green Chili Flow Trail without any tire durability or performance issues. With my MTB gear, I'm aprox. 230-235 lbs. On my local trail (a combo of crushed limestone, paved trails, and neighborhood streets), I typically run 35 psi front & rear. On more rougher trails, I'll bump the pressures down to 28 psi front / 30 psi rear.
These tires can take a punch too! My local trail has a constant problem with Crestwood /Rivercrest "Karens" who think they're entitled to let their un-obedient dogs on the trails without being on leashes. On one ride, an oncoming unleashed English Bulldog attacked my front Ardent tire. With very steep 50 ft. sheer drops on both sides of this particular section of trail, I had no choice but to run over the dog as I was breaking. As my Ardent front tire rolled over the English Bulldog's husky neck, dog released it's bite on my tire, was completely uninjured, and actually seemed to be impressed with the Ardent's dual compound EXO Protection! ??
I've ridden 10 miles every 2-3 days for almost 2 years now and I still have plenty of usable tread left. I recently purchased a replacement set of the same Maxxis tires for when the time comes to replace them. Both the Maxxis Ardent and Forekaster tires are offered in several different single and dual compound casing options. I definitely recommend spending the few extra bucks for the dual compound EXO Protection casing option, they perform outstanding!
Running the factory tubes, they were fantastic until that Fall 2019 when everything started falling from the trees and pecan shells / acorn tops were causing constant flats. At that point, I converted both tires over to tubeless using Stan's tubeless kit. BEST DECISION EVER!!! These tire easily sealed up to my tubeless ready wheels with only having to use a floor pump (no compressor needed). I've changed the sealant approx. every 6 months and have experienced zero flats in almost 2 years of riding. Even with drastic temperatures changes in both directions and sometimes not being able to ride for 4-6 days, I've only experience a 2-4 psi loss in these tires.
On the trails, the Ardent performs outstanding on a variety of terrain! I've ridden my bike on Spider Mountain Bike Park, Palo Duro Canyon, Angel Fire Bike Park, and Taos Ski Valley's Green Chili Flow Trail without any tire durability or performance issues. With my MTB gear, I'm aprox. 230-235 lbs. On my local trail (a combo of crushed limestone, paved trails, and neighborhood streets), I typically run 35 psi front & rear. On more rougher trails, I'll bump the pressures down to 28 psi front / 30 psi rear.
These tires can take a punch too! My local trail has a constant problem with Crestwood /Rivercrest "Karens" who think they're entitled to let their un-obedient dogs on the trails without being on leashes. On one ride, an oncoming unleashed English Bulldog attacked my front Ardent tire. With very steep 50 ft. sheer drops on both sides of this particular section of trail, I had no choice but to run over the dog as I was breaking. As my Ardent front tire rolled over the English Bulldog's husky neck, dog released it's bite on my tire, was completely uninjured, and actually seemed to be impressed with the Ardent's dual compound EXO Protection! ??
I've ridden 10 miles every 2-3 days for almost 2 years now and I still have plenty of usable tread left. I recently purchased a replacement set of the same Maxxis tires for when the time comes to replace them. Both the Maxxis Ardent and Forekaster tires are offered in several different single and dual compound casing options. I definitely recommend spending the few extra bucks for the dual compound EXO Protection casing option, they perform outstanding!
