This front tire excels in Co Springs where the terrain is loose granite gravel over hardpack dirt trail. It is a heavy tire and can feel like pushing a plow uphill, but downhill the confidence lets you rip!ProsIdeal for loose over hard,
Durable tread,
Tubeless set up easyConsHeavy,
Cost
I have the 29 / 2.35 on the front and rear
Great tire for the descents over wet sketchy rock gardens.
I have them on my hardtail and they really allow you to get into the more technical terrain
Pros Excellent grip
tubeless
goes well in any conditions
Never had a puncture
All mountain do it all tire
Cons They aren't the fastest rolling tire but its probably made up for by the extra grip you get out of them.
I switched from Kenda Nevegals to Maxxis Minions on my 29er and have never been happier. Riding the CO Frontrange can put a hammering on tires if you ride hard and I'm not looking back. Defintiely worth the added weight on the climbs.
Pros By far the best grip I have experienced yet. This tire chews and naws while begging for more. Don't be afraid to lean it over hard.
I only have these tires below to compare to.
This tire replaced my High Roller 2.35, the 2.5 is a bit wider than the High Roller and the same size as my 2.25 Maxxis Crossmark
Corner grip destroys the high roller, I've gone much faster and still have yet to reach the limit.
When it comes down to it, the DHF is THE best tire on the market. When paired with a DHR or another DHF the tire combo the predictability, stability, and grip cannot be beaten.
I have tired a number of other tires over the years and each time I find myself coming back to Minions.
These tires are a tad expensive but well worth the money.
Pros - Best DH tire on the market
- Fast and predictable
- Can be paired both front and back
- Offers plenty of grip
- Great in all conditions (except for massive amounts of mud)
- Grabs corners like no bodies business
- Durable
Cons - Don't roll well on the flat
- Weight
- Price
Great trail tire even though it's designed for DH. I would recommend this tire to anyone who takes their corners fast and rides through lot of mud.
Pros Attacks mud like it's not even there, Corners well, Grips the ground when inflated properly.
Cons The lip of my tires seem to be unraveling a little, it hasn't caused me any problems though. I bought these tires slightly used on geartrade.com , so that may have something do do with it. They may hurt your speed in a race too.
Great do it all tire, I use it for trail riding in VT for the Spring and wet Fall terrain, grips well never had any issues at all with these tires.
Pros Good do it all tire, It was designed for DH, but works well for trails where it is wet and sloppy. Rolling resistance isn't bad, but grips very well.
great all around tire
Pros
excellent grip
Cons
| Thanka little slow on hard pack
This front tire excels in Co Springs where the terrain is loose granite gravel over hardpack dirt trail. It is a heavy tire and can feel like pushing a plow uphill, but downhill the confidence lets you rip!ProsIdeal for loose over hard,
| ThankDurable tread,
Tubeless set up easyConsHeavy,
Cost
Because of the tire's grip I run th DHF in the front paired with a HR II in the rear.
Pros
| ThankGreat traction
Excellent grip
This is a great tire, I replaced a XKing which was faster but didn't hold up.
Pros
Great grip, running it on the front, durable
Cons
| ThankPrice and weight
Leaves, loose soil, rocks, or roots
Pros
Amazing grip in anything loose
Cons
| ThankIs not better in hardpack than anything else because of huge knobs
I have the 29 / 2.35 on the front and rear
Great tire for the descents over wet sketchy rock gardens.
I have them on my hardtail and they really allow you to get into the more technical terrain
Pros
Excellent grip
tubeless
goes well in any conditions
Never had a puncture
All mountain do it all tire
Cons
| ThankThey aren't the fastest rolling tire but its probably made up for by the extra grip you get out of them.
i run 2.5" on rear and front and they are noticeably slower but would trade the benefits of braapability any day
Pros
Great grip. Soft but durable compound. Burly AM tire.
Cons
| Thankweight and resistance. It's an AM tire tho so pick your poison
Yes, without hesitation. It's a great tire to throw up front on your favorite trail ripper.
Pros
- shreds all-mountain trails
- builds confidence regardless of conditions
- durable
Cons
| Thank- price and weight
- not your fastest roller
I recommend this tire in the front.
Pros
Awesome tire! Shreds hard and precise. Fair amount of rolling resistance. Sets up tubeless very easy no flats or burps.
Cons
| ThankNot light or fast.
Going from stock Bontragers to these was like getting a new bike. Love these tires.
Pros
Grips like crazy!
Cons
| ThankPrice
I switched from Kenda Nevegals to Maxxis Minions on my 29er and have never been happier. Riding the CO Frontrange can put a hammering on tires if you ride hard and I'm not looking back. Defintiely worth the added weight on the climbs.
Pros
By far the best grip I have experienced yet. This tire chews and naws while begging for more. Don't be afraid to lean it over hard.
Cons
| ThankHeavier than most tires...but worth it.
I only have these tires below to compare to.
This tire replaced my High Roller 2.35, the 2.5 is a bit wider than the High Roller and the same size as my 2.25 Maxxis Crossmark
Corner grip destroys the high roller, I've gone much faster and still have yet to reach the limit.
Pros
| ThankGrip
This is the most used tire in the DH community for one simple reason. It's the best. Has won many World cups and many hearts of riders alike.
Pros
Grip
Predictability
Rolling resistance
Cons
| Thankprice
When it comes down to it, the DHF is THE best tire on the market. When paired with a DHR or another DHF the tire combo the predictability, stability, and grip cannot be beaten.
I have tired a number of other tires over the years and each time I find myself coming back to Minions.
These tires are a tad expensive but well worth the money.
Pros
- Best DH tire on the market
- Fast and predictable
- Can be paired both front and back
- Offers plenty of grip
- Great in all conditions (except for massive amounts of mud)
- Grabs corners like no bodies business
- Durable
Cons
| Thank- Don't roll well on the flat
- Weight
- Price
i love them
Pros
im running em front and back for freeriding downhill and xc.no problems yet had pinch flats front and back with my nevegals
Cons
| Thanknone i not really worried about weight
Great trail tire even though it's designed for DH. I would recommend this tire to anyone who takes their corners fast and rides through lot of mud.
Pros
Attacks mud like it's not even there, Corners well, Grips the ground when inflated properly.
Cons
| ThankThe lip of my tires seem to be unraveling a little, it hasn't caused me any problems though. I bought these tires slightly used on geartrade.com , so that may have something do do with it. They may hurt your speed in a race too.
good downhill tire
Pros
Great grip. good cornering
Cons
| ThankHeavy.
Great do it all tire, I use it for trail riding in VT for the Spring and wet Fall terrain, grips well never had any issues at all with these tires.
Pros
Good do it all tire, It was designed for DH, but works well for trails where it is wet and sloppy. Rolling resistance isn't bad, but grips very well.
Cons
| Thankweight if I have to list something.