More grip, more control and even greater versatility. To put it in a nutshell: the new edition of the Maxxis Dissector should be able to do everything better and is still aimed at trail and enduro bikers who are looking for a reliable all-rounder.
What has been changed?
The most striking innovation is probably the completely redesigned, more solid side lugs with an optimised lamella structure. They have an enlarged contact surface and resist deformation under load much better. This not only improves durability, but above all ensures more precise and controlled handling, especially on hard surfaces. The cornering grip builds up more quickly, giving you a direct, safe ride.
The centre profile has also been optimised: The proven 2-3-2 lug pattern remains, but the distance between the centre "3" lugs has been increased. This improves braking power and also adapts better to the ground. The transition lugs have also moved further outwards, which ensures more harmonious steering behaviour, which we can fully confirm. Like the side lugs, the centre lugs are slotted and therefore generate more grip. This should also further improve durability.
For whom is the new Dissector the right choice?
This makes the Dissector the ideal choice for downcountry and trail bikes with short to medium suspension travel. As a front tyre, it is particularly impressive on bikes with 120-140 mm travel - combined with fast rear tyres such as the Forekaster or Rekon. On enduro bikes with over 150 mm travel, the Dissector works excellently as a fast rear tyre in dry to wet conditions. Recommended area of use according to Maxxis: Dry, hard, rocky or rooty trails. However, our experience shows that the Dissector also works very well in wet conditions.
6 variants - exclusively in 29 inch
Maxxis offers the Dissector Gen. 2 in six different 29-inch versions. The 27.5 inch versions are to follow and will be available from around spring next year. At 955 grams, the Exo version is the lightest version of the new Dissector. We were able to weigh in at 980 grams for the 3C MaxxTerra version. In the puncture-proof DoubleDown version, the tyre should weigh 1205 grams.
How to drive the new Dissector
On the front wheel in particular, the previous Maxxis Dissector behaved quite bitchy at times. In dry, loose conditions, the old tread tended to break out suddenly and quite abruptly, which was partly due to the large gap between the centre lugs and the outer lugs. With the centre lugs moved further outwards, this transition is now much more harmonious on the new Dissector, which increases the limit range. The loss of traction is no longer sudden, but announces itself much more gently. The more stable outer lugs also have a positive effect and provide more control when cornering. In terms of rolling behaviour, the old and new tread patterns feel very comparable. All in all, the new Dissector MTB tyre therefore rides much more smoothly and predictably.
