Maxxis Ardent Race — feel fast, stay planted
Race harder. Ride longer. The Ardent Race lets you push pace on technical XC tracks and still trust your tyres when the trail opens into an epic endurance section. It rolls smoothly on the straights and bites in the turn. You hear less scrub and feel more grip.
Why you’ll reach for this tyre
The tread sits in the middle — neither too slick nor too chunky. That balance keeps rolling resistance low on race sections while the side knobs dig in when you lean. On loose or mixed ground, it tracks true. On long ride,s it holds up without feeling heavy underfoot.
How it helps on the trail
- Centre knobs are ramped to reduce rolling drag. You keep the speed with less effort.
- Side knobs are angled and stepped for confident cornering. They hook up when you lean and release in a predictable manner.
- Medium-height tread bridges the gap between XC-fast and trail-grippy tyres, so you can race and explore without swapping rubber.
Construction you can trust
- 3C MaxxSpeed compound balances low rolling resistance with traction and tread life.
- EXO sidewall protection adds cut and abrasion resistance where the trail bites. It’s woven tightly and stays flexible so handling doesn’t suffer.
- Tubeless-ready format lets you run lower pressures for more traction and fewer pinch flats. It also reduces rolling resistance compared with tubes. Note: liquid sealants should only be used in Tubeless Road, Tubular, and Tubeless Ready tyres; using them in other Maxxis tyres will void the warranty.
Key features
- Purpose: technical XC race courses and endurance events
- Tread: medium-height, ramped centre knobs, angled/stepped side knobs
- Compound: 3C MaxxSpeed Compound
- Sidewall: EXO Puncture Protection
- Type: Tubeless Ready tyre
- Bead: Folding
- TPI: 120
- Max PSI: 60
Ready to push the pace? Fit a set, head out, and feel what the trail lets you do.
