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Mavic CrossMax Charge 2.4in tyre


Mavic's confident, super damped enduro tyre is a fantastic way to glue the front end of your bike onto any sort of ground, as long as you don't mind a slog on the climbs.

The alternate split top paddle and slightly directional block pattern is widely spaced and together with the Super Contact Compound the Charge is anything but in terms of rolling speed. It means it's properly glued onto the ground with 'can't crash' confidence whether it's slimy, loose or bone dry.

The wide spacing means it clears crap really quickly, so even in dirty conditions it never clogs and surfs. The heavily buttressed row of side knobs is a fair way over, but if you take the leap, cornering grip is outrageous even under the heaviest loads.

The really outstanding aspect of the Charge is the control from the Guard 2 reinforced, tubeless carcass. While it's small for a 2.4in tyre the way it damps impacts really does feel like well-sorted suspension, which enhances grip even more.

They seal very easily, they're seriously tough and they wear better than you'd expect for such a soft tyre too.

Very slow but super-sticky, tough and phenomenally well damped riot rubber.

Weight 1040g
Width 53mm
Height 51mm

Price 75$
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