Maxxis Aggressor vs Dissector vs Minion DHR II | Which is best for you?

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  • The Maxxis Aggressor, Dissector and Minion DHR II are all designed as rear tires. However, each tire rides quite a bit different from the others! In this video, Russ and Mike give reviews of how each tire rides and then compares them to each other to help figure out which is best for you.
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  • @TheLostCo
    @TheLostCo  Pƙed 3 lety +37

    Alrighttttt which of these tires is best for where you ride?

    • @zensamurai6582
      @zensamurai6582 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Got a Canyon Spectral, 3 weeks ago, came with MAXXIS Minion DHR II 2.4 on front, and MAXXIS Aggressor 2.5 on rear, is that a strange combo, shouldn't the wider tyre be on the front?

    • @fwmtb
      @fwmtb Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Maxxis aspen

    • @caderidenour642
      @caderidenour642 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Maxxis makes sweet tires, however are there any other tire companies on the fringe that you enjoy? It's fun to see thoughts on stuff tires like schwalbe, WTB, michelin, ethirteen etc

    • @elchrispr7873
      @elchrispr7873 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      You probably won’t even read or even care about my comment but if you honestly do Can you please please please do another review or tour of your van now i know you already did a video about your van but its old already and i just will love to see a new tour and upgrades if you had done more or just the basics please.🙏

    • @Mraquanetchris
      @Mraquanetchris Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I'm on a Krampus ( 29 x 3.0 ) DHF front / DHR2 back. Steep downhills and Rocks. Very Kush.

  • @rhuynh
    @rhuynh Pƙed 3 lety +1

    You continue to do great videos and the type of videos that are exactly on people's minds yet address these complicated questions in a great way that breaks it down well. Great job!

  • @paulwintermute1495
    @paulwintermute1495 Pƙed 3 lety +52

    Been running a Assegai front and Agressor rear and its my favorite combo ever. Both 29" and 2.5" on a Ibis Ripmo.

  • @TylerBoothGolf
    @TylerBoothGolf Pƙed 3 lety +8

    Living in the variable PWN weather & wanting an "all-season" setup, I now stick to a Dissector in the rear & it works well in wet conditions a lot better than I would have expected. Up front is always a balancing act on what I want (but I tend to stick with a DHF WT), but at least I've become comfortable with the Dissector as my go-to rear tire now! Great overview gents.

  • @travistweedle9674
    @travistweedle9674 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I just replaced my OEM Specialized tires with DHRii in the rear and Assegai on the front. Got home yesterday from 10 days in Pisgah/Dupont, NC with no complaints. Rained the first few days there so I got to ride wet/mud , tacky, and dry conditions through out the trip. Loving this set up.

  • @craigsteele8178
    @craigsteele8178 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Great comparison between the tires. Very informative. Thanks!

  • @jamisenhinds3676
    @jamisenhinds3676 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thanks guys this was very useful as there are so much to choose from. Love the vids you post. Keep up the great content 👍

  • @acuhealer62
    @acuhealer62 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    I live in New England and find that the Minion is a great all around tire. On my old Bronson I was running DHF's front and rear. My new Rallon came with the DHR II on the rear and the DHF on the front. So far, I'm loving the combo. Works great on the often greasy, rocky, rooty trails here in CT and MA.

  • @brucequinn6638
    @brucequinn6638 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Great review guys- exactly what I needed! Running DHRII’s front & rear, considered both other options for a faster rolling rear but will stick with what I’ve got. Cheers

  • @mat2ca578
    @mat2ca578 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Great video. Very informative.
    I'm on my 2nd set of DHF and Aggressor (rear) here is VERY DRY SoCal. Since I commute on asphalt roads about 4 mile to and from the trails the Aggressor has been a good tire for fast rolling, wear +, fun and hard pack to loose over hard. Agree down hill hard braking has taught better brake modulation to maintain traction with the Aggressor. Will try the Dissector on rear next.

  • @Erik-rc7iy
    @Erik-rc7iy Pƙed 3 lety +156

    I’m currently running an aggressor in the back and an assegai in the front and it’s an awesome combo.

    • @alexmcgivern513
      @alexmcgivern513 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Me too! Just got the dissector this week and the cornering grip is next level

    • @carado1984
      @carado1984 Pƙed 3 lety +11

      I went from aggressor to dissector. Aggressor is more durable (dual compound only) and better on hard pack, anything else Dissector is better. I smoked a 3c Dissector in Sedona in a week. Dissector was better in loose over hard and loose than the Aggressor. Trails ridden on both: Pisgah/Dupont, Bentonville, Sedona.
      Id choose the 2.4 Dissector 3c Exo+ over the 2.5 Aggressor Dual DD. Dissector is lighter too.

    • @harryechiverri6013
      @harryechiverri6013 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      👍 true, but Agressor seems too soft they get worn out fast, they are nice set up for trail race though. I am having Assegai at the front and DHR2 at the rear and bro it feels like a tank! I don't have to change often for any conditions at all.

    • @Ofishall_T.V
      @Ofishall_T.V Pƙed 3 lety

      Best combo in the world

    • @LucasGoncalves-sp5nh
      @LucasGoncalves-sp5nh Pƙed 3 lety

      i use assegai 2.5 in front and dhf 2.5 rear, my bike is a bronson C 2015

  • @IBCMTB
    @IBCMTB Pƙed 3 lety +4

    After trying all sorts of different combos (Rekon, Forekaster, Aggressor, DHF, all in multiple sizes), the combo i've finally settled on is Dissector 2.4 rear, Assegai 2.5 front, EXO MaxTerra for both. Can trust them to hook up on almost anything, still rolls well enough to earn the turns without feeling like you're dragging an anchor, but also not too light that you're unsure of whether it'll hook in on almost every corner or skip on braking.

  • @k2rider1964
    @k2rider1964 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Good job and I agree with your findings. A first I was shocked that Mike hadn't ridden the Aggressor until I remembered where he lives and his everyday terrain. I'd definitely ride a DHR II in his backyard though the Aggressor is probably the best for SoCal.

  • @josiahgolding7826
    @josiahgolding7826 Pƙed 3 lety +21

    Finally! A professional quality tyre review!

  • @trivialone11
    @trivialone11 Pƙed 3 lety +16

    This summer I rode my DHR II down to a dissector and is on its way to an aggressor. Then I'll put it on backwards for a little more dissector to aggressor action, after that ... Inside out for a slick. So for me its DHR II for life. But seriously, DHR II w/ Cushcore or Highroller with DH casing. Great review guys!.

  • @chrzzzzz
    @chrzzzzz Pƙed 3 lety

    Good questions asked. Helpful for me to apply to my own riding style and conditions

  • @benediktbagger
    @benediktbagger Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    Such a great and detailed overview - thanks guys!

  • @ap1reviewsadventures96
    @ap1reviewsadventures96 Pƙed 3 lety

    Y’all are one of favorite in the MTB game. Keep up the good.

  • @jsasa5668
    @jsasa5668 Pƙed 3 lety +17

    I love my DHF(f)/Aggressor(r) combo. I used to have the DHR on the rear but I like the less rolling resistance of the Aggressor while still having a lot of control and grip when cornering.

    • @oklahotb3217
      @oklahotb3217 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      That is the tire combo I've found myself settling into as well for where I ride.

    • @rolux4853
      @rolux4853 Pƙed 3 lety

      I wanted to go to a Agressor in the rear to, but was out of by Maxxis rating it’s rolling resistance higher than the DHR. What’s going on with the people at Maxxis?
      Now I’ve heard from multiple sources that it rolls faster I’ll definitely order one for my Tallboy!

    • @DiegoVallejoDev
      @DiegoVallejoDev Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@rolux4853 probably they changed the stats to make it fit an specific spot on their market plan

  • @mrvwbug4423
    @mrvwbug4423 Pƙed 3 lety +26

    I'm currently running Assegai/Dissector, it is an amazing combo. Playful but controlled out back, good braking and cornering traction, decent rolling speed, but the Dissector does wear kinda fast. Assegai up front is like the fingers of god, no matter how steep or loose things get, you can always find grip and control your line. Assegai/Dissector is amazing in the bike park and on most trails.

    • @darrinkulyk9560
      @darrinkulyk9560 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

      I run Assegai F/R 2.5 DD MG F EXO+ MT R 23 Psi was at Whistler Yesterday Was AMAZING 😎CF Warden

  • @pscion12
    @pscion12 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    For all round condition where I live, its DHR2 all the way. It works well on the soft soil, clay-ey portion, gravelly slopes, rooty section, loose over hard transitions, sometimes slippery trail condition due to sudden downpours. It's not the best at clearing mud but it does ok and certainly better than mud spikes when you have to transition to loose over slippery rocks, plus better grip than the dhf on tight twisty switchbacks. It's not the best at each condition but it works well. If I want the best at the conditions I wrote above, I'd probably have to bring 2-3 different purposed tires for a single ride.

  • @mickstace
    @mickstace Pƙed 3 lety +1

    No one ever really talks about compounds, but its one of the most important factors in my eyes. My goto combo is DHR2 F+R, but using Maxx Terra up front and the dual compound out back. Works a treat, rolling resistance is about right between front and back, and lets the bike corners like its on rails. Also because I'm still on 26", haven't tried the others :P

  • @ericklaurila1293
    @ericklaurila1293 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Been loving the Dissector here in Arizona!

  • @Thematty635
    @Thematty635 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Assegai in the front and dhr 2 in the rear, great combo for everything and all weather 👍

  • @burton926
    @burton926 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I'm running an Aggressor up front and Dissector out back. A lot of that came down to availability. So far stoked on the combo with better rolling speed than the DHF/DHR combo I was using before. Not a huge difference from the High Roller II F/R. Riding hardpack and loose-over hard here in Colorado and Utah.

  • @TheJofrica
    @TheJofrica Pƙed 3 lety +3

    These guys know each other very well haha good camaraderie

  • @patrickcollins5626
    @patrickcollins5626 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I ride predominantly in southwestern Utah where it is very dry and the trails transition quickly between a mixture of Navajo Sandstone, rocky, gravel, and sandy terrain. I am currently riding on Maxxis DHF in the front 29 x 2.5 and a Maxxis Aggressor 29 x 2.5 in the rear. I couldn't be happier with the turning traction and stability. The uphill traction with the Aggressor is better than a DHR, but perhaps not as good as a Maxxis High Roller II. The wearability of the Aggressor is outstanding!

  • @TheLegend-lo1fm
    @TheLegend-lo1fm Pƙed 3 lety +65

    I would love to see another review for front tires 👍

    • @mrvwbug4423
      @mrvwbug4423 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      Assegai vs DHF vs DHR2 (front) would be an interesting comparison.

    • @TheLostCo
      @TheLostCo  Pƙed 2 lety +4

      9 months later... we finally did it!

  • @QuikSnatch
    @QuikSnatch Pƙed 16 dny

    I've been running bald slicks at 62psi on the trails, street, and bike park like a daredevil. I just ordered a pair of Minions DHF and DHR EXO and I can't wait to shred!
    Thanks for the video! I was looking to see if I made the right choice.
    Clearly, for my needs, this is a win!

  • @MrTophr
    @MrTophr Pƙed 3 lety

    Another awesome video! One on Maxxis front would be awesome also.
    Currently running a Minion DHF & DHR 2, but think the Dissector will be my next rear here in SoCal

  • @jakesingles8327
    @jakesingles8327 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I’m still rocking high rollers front and rear, dunno why but just love them

  • @harryechiverri6013
    @harryechiverri6013 Pƙed 3 lety

    Been riding with the Agressor on the rear , DHR2 front for two years, it was alright for our conditions all year round out here in Rotorua NZ. Then when Assegai arrived have to switched DHR2 to rear and pop on Assegai for front, it was super grippy especially muddy conditions you can feel the difference plus saves me money cause back then had to change Agressor often like every 6-7 months of riding.

  • @GarbageMan1o25
    @GarbageMan1o25 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I run an Aggressor on the rear as well and I've got to say you articulated my thoughts exactly. I live in an arid area and I love the tire and I really like how it climbs as well. But in wet conditions it's awful. Great video, I will reconsider my next tire purchase.

  • @50_Shades_of_Slay
    @50_Shades_of_Slay Pƙed 3 lety +1

    DHR2 rear Assegai front :) works great for me. Nice video guys, thank you đŸ€˜đŸœ

  • @kayakutah
    @kayakutah Pƙed 3 lety

    I've ridden the 29x2.5 Aggressor on a 27mm inner width rim (not the ideal width) a bunch and have found that it rolls really fast in Utah on the back. Very durable! That's based on timing my climbs over the course of 2 years.
    I actually like the DHRII on the front quite a bit. But, it's slow - even on the front. Great braking traction and really good steering as well. The DHF has a small vague spot as you lay the tire over (I think that characteristic is exaggerated) so if that's a problem, the DHRII solves it up front.
    Haven't ridden the Dissector.
    For years, Continental tires would self destruct. My 128 pound 60 year old wife (7 years ago) tried a pair of X-Kings and they didn't make it 20 miles. Those days are gone! They are now good sturdy tires and I'm currently running the Trail King up front (kind of a fast rolling DHRII - lite) with the Mountain king on the back. I'd like to see some comparisons on Continentals now.
    Edit: I see a lot of riders saying DHRII up front, Dissector rear. From my limited experience, I'm thinking my current Continental combo is a lighter duty, faster rolling similar combo. But, 2 weeks ago I rode The Whole Enchilada on the combo and it was about perfect.

  • @caderidenour642
    @caderidenour642 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Coming from a butcher on the rear, my first pedal stroke on the aggressor had me convinced my shock was locked out. Not the case, it just rolls so well and the side knobs have a baby minion pattern. Plenty of grip for socal and much more playful than a minion/butcher when you take your weight off it

  • @GaedeRafael
    @GaedeRafael Pƙed 3 lety

    Excellent!! Really complete!

  • @rlake13
    @rlake13 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great info, I'm looking to replace my rear tire. I'm gonna with the DHR

  • @lux-3001
    @lux-3001 Pƙed 3 lety

    My preferred combo in late spring, summer and early autumn time: Agressor 2.5 DD in the back and Assegai 3C EXO in the front.
    When the trails get wet and sticky (our mud is very sticky and clay like): DHRII EXO 2.4 in the back and Shorty 3C EXO in the front.
    The Assegai is a great tire and performs good in the wet, but it gets a bit unpredictable in mud.

  • @cjsutterer4804
    @cjsutterer4804 Pƙed 16 dny

    Exactly what I needed to see. I am going with the aggressor!

  • @JanASS1991
    @JanASS1991 Pƙed 3 lety

    I've got Agressors front and rear and even on wet trails with many roots I was super happy with them. On flow trails they are great.

    • @ddialogue
      @ddialogue Pƙed 3 lety

      I also ride this combination and have been very happy with them. They are wearing like iron.

  • @briangong007
    @briangong007 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Great reviews and find the same findings .asset/dissector are awesome enduro combo. Dhr2/dissector great trail bike combo

  • @dustinbjohnson
    @dustinbjohnson Pƙed 3 lety +7

    Also let's see a maxxis vs schwalbe review! The new schwalbe super trail stuff looks rad!

  • @JaggedTusk
    @JaggedTusk Pƙed 3 lety

    My favorite Maxxis tire is the DHR2. I like running DHR2 front and rear. Not the fastest but when it's steep and loose the DHR2 drops anchor like a beast. Lately I decided to brake from the pack and try Continental and e*Thirteen tires. I love the e*Thirteen semi slick especially in the dry and the A/T in Mopo compound has insane grip in all conditions. The Continental Der Baron is the best tire I've ever used on wet root and rocks. Probably the best all season tire for the PNW. Lots of excellent tires these days.

  • @dalelakusta8143
    @dalelakusta8143 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Very happy with the dissector this year and I've ridden all of them. Right now the setup is Assegai 2.5 exo+ up front and Dissector 2.4 exo+ rear. Had an original Dissector Exo that will go on for places like st George/moab at the front for a full Dissector setup. riding: mostly BC and Alberta rockies.

  • @jokermtb
    @jokermtb Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I live in the flatlands of Michigan. Sandy soils, dust on crust for most of the summer, the Aggressor is perfect. Paired with a DHF at the front (tried a DHR up front and did not like it as much as a DHF), the aggressor breaks free predictably before the front like clockwork. Great combo for drier, loose on hard pack

  • @adam7x1x54
    @adam7x1x54 Pƙed 3 lety

    Lately i have been really enjoying watching the comparison videos! Now waiting for the a front tire shoutout!

    • @adam7x1x54
      @adam7x1x54 Pƙed 3 lety

      Maybe don't limit shoutout for the only one tire brand

  • @bob4q
    @bob4q Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I’m in So Cal and my old bike had a rear Agressor and a front Ardent. My very recent new bike has a rear Minion DHR and a front Assegai. I love the Assegai. The Minion is really grippy and rolls slower than the Agressor. I think I prefer the faster rolling Agressor. But, the breaking with the Minion DHR is fantastic. The jury is still out!

  • @alvinbengco5068
    @alvinbengco5068 Pƙed rokem

    My biking group loves to go in hardcore jungle trails with a lot of tree roots which become slippery when it’s wet. I’m using DHF at the front and DHR II at the back which works great and a good combination for the kind of riding we do. It gives a better traction and grip with those slipper roots and soil.

    • @TheLostCo
      @TheLostCo  Pƙed rokem

      DHF and DHR II is probably the most classic combo of all time! And for good reason! -Tor

  • @duncan-mcrae
    @duncan-mcrae Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Just moved from the 2.3 dhf and 2.3 aggressor to the 2.5 agessai and 2.4 dissector for the winter. Traction is much improved. The dissector is much better for me climbing up the steep and rooty climbs. Still has a little bit of party.

  • @medievalman3737
    @medievalman3737 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I’m running a Maxxis aggressor rear and a dhf front both 27.5 by 2.5 wt on my devinci kobain ht loves the set up!

  • @Mars33172
    @Mars33172 Pƙed 3 lety

    Of my 5 bikes, the Aggressor is on the back of all of them. The front tires range from Assegai, DHR II, to DHF. The DHR II front probably my favorite.

  • @1212dsc
    @1212dsc Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Assegai in the Front and Dissector in the Rear. Really loving the combo. Front is insanely planted, and the back is able to flick around until you lay into those side knobs. Perfect balance of grip and play.

    • @jlah4010
      @jlah4010 Pƙed 3 lety

      I thought that too until last weekend. Muddy and wet conditions here and there. I crashed on grass due to Assegai just slipped under and Dissector exo maxterra 2.6” didn’t break through mud but just slides over. Earlier I had Specialized Eliminator 2.35” back and no such problems.

    • @markportuese3636
      @markportuese3636 Pƙed 2 lety

      You using maxx grip or maxx terra?

  • @gnarcouch6832
    @gnarcouch6832 Pƙed 3 lety

    Finally, a review video worth watching.

    • @TheLostCo
      @TheLostCo  Pƙed 3 lety

      Glad you found it informative!

  • @cmkneeland
    @cmkneeland Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Great video guys. Definitely agree with your assessments. If you do a front tire review/comparison you should throw in the DHRII. It's so planted and predictable as a front tire in wet and dry/loose conditions. My favorite bike park combo is a DHRII front/Dissector rear.

    • @RideAlongside
      @RideAlongside Pƙed 3 lety +2

      DHR2 is my favorite front tire. Faster rolling than DHF and lots of braking traction.

    • @rybrentd
      @rybrentd Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@RideAlongside DHR2 rolls faster than DHF in what universe? Same compound? DHR2 rolls way slower than DHF, I had a DHF (maxxterra) and DHR2 (DC, faster rolling compound closer to 60a) and the DHF rolled way faster in the front, it's not even close. The DHR2 rolls closer to the assegai (maxxterra) in the front than the DHF.

    • @thwood40
      @thwood40 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      rybrentd actually you could both be correct. The 29x3" dhf may be slower than the same size dhr2. But in smaller sizes the dhf is faster rolling. Why the difference? IDK, just my experience...

    • @RideAlongside
      @RideAlongside Pƙed 3 lety

      Thomas Wood this is why. The 29x3 DHR2 is what I have most experience with and it seems to have less rolling resistance than a 2.6 DHF that I have been riding for the last few months

    • @rybrentd
      @rybrentd Pƙed 3 lety

      @@RideAlongside I ran a 2.5 DHF maxxterra and a 2.4 DHR2 DC (27.5" wheels) on the front in consecutive days on the same trails. The DHF rolls way faster and the 2.4 DHR2 in dual compound rolls *slightly* faster than a 2.5 assegai maxxterra. I guess the size of the 2.3 vs 2.6 could make a bigger difference but I found the DHF rolls significantly faster in the sizes I ran them.

  • @NoRecoil2012
    @NoRecoil2012 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    DHR Front / Dissector Rear. Was running DHRs front and rear but wanted faster rolling & lighter out back. With the DHR the rear was planted but soooo sloooow. Will keep DHR/Dissector for winter & spring, but when it gets dry and hot I’m thinking of putting the Dissector in the front and a Rekon in back. Should be a fast combo for the summer.

  • @joeschmoe303
    @joeschmoe303 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I am currently running DHF (F) / Aggressor (R). Been a great combo in Colorado where it rarely rains and it’s hard pack / dry / loose. I agree the Aggressor is not great when it comes to mud, and it doesn’t have my braking traction compared to the DHR 2. But rolls so fast and more then enough grip when cornering. Between aggressor and dhr 2, it’s whether you want rolling speed or braking traction here in CO.

  • @EdBraunbeck
    @EdBraunbeck Pƙed 3 lety +50

    Digging the Dissector on front when mixed with Rekon on back for lighter trail duty.

    • @colemitchmtb
      @colemitchmtb Pƙed 3 lety +4

      I just put dissector front and rear on my trail bike, going on my first ride today

    • @kyler8319
      @kyler8319 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      I rode the Dissector F - Rekon R all of last year, and this year am running Dissector F - Aggressor R. I definitely liked the Rekon more but that tire wore out super fast. I am definitely loving the Dissector as a front tire, and it is funny everyone only considers it a rear tire.

    • @gilbertinni4018
      @gilbertinni4018 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@colemitchmtb how was your ride then?

    • @colemitchmtb
      @colemitchmtb Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@gilbertinni4018 great actually, I PR’d literally every segment on a trail I ride fairly often, and these tires just seem to make climbing easier! (I had specialized butchers front and rear prior to these)

    • @McKevittS
      @McKevittS Pƙed 3 lety

      @@colemitchmtb Thank you for this review. I've been throwing around the idea of Dissector F Aggressor R but everyone calls the Dis a rear tire. Thank you. Ordering one tonight to replace my Trail King F

  • @chrispierdominici3891
    @chrispierdominici3891 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Great review guys that I'd echo, having ridden all three. Recently been riding the Dissector front and rear this Summer and Spring here in New England, as the drought turned our trails into hardpack extensively and found that my DHR IIs weren't cutting it in aggressive cornering situations, getting skittish. It's a great in-between the DHRs and the Aggressors. Where I found it lacking is getting back into Fall conditions, with leaves and pine needles (loose over hard), it definitely loses its bite as a rear tire and you get a fair bit of slip when ascending steep sections and the edge treads start to wash out in cornering, or laying over in those conditions on berms. The Aggressor is definitely the longest wearing, but least capable in wet conditions.

    • @brucehumphries6889
      @brucehumphries6889 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      What are you running for fall? I’m in SC and we get the wet leaves, roots and pine needles

    • @chrispierdominici3891
      @chrispierdominici3891 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@brucehumphries6889 In the Fall I've been running Minions front and rear (DHF, DHRII respectively), which I find work well for the kind of conditions you run in, since we have the same here in NH. If you need more grip than the Minions, I'd say the Assegais would be the choice for more knobby tires.

  • @miguelayub7246
    @miguelayub7246 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    I ride an Agressor on the back, and a Minion DHF up front, so far so good, they are a bit slower than the MAVIC's that I had previously installed. Have been riding with different psi, to get to the perfect comfort zone vs performance. Let's see how they perform after six months or so.

  • @howlingbeats2544
    @howlingbeats2544 Pƙed 3 lety

    This is perfect I was just planning on getting new tyres.

  • @BlueDevilBrew
    @BlueDevilBrew Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Aggressor can’t hang when it gets loose and steep, it just doesn’t have the braking traction. Seems to be a great shoulder season tire when the trails have some moisture, not too much, not too little. DHR2 for the loose summers and muddy winters.

  • @ianfurqueron5850
    @ianfurqueron5850 Pƙed 3 lety

    Helpful video. Right now I'm running Assegai DH tires F & R on my Megatower, but I've been looking for a different rear tire. I mainly ride the bike at East Coast bike parks in dry conditions, so I'm considering the Aggressor. Now... to find one in the 29 x 2.4 DH max grip version

  • @JNineBar
    @JNineBar Pƙed 3 lety

    Had an aggressor on the rear but found it didn’t bite enough under breaking so put it on the front and it’s been awesome end of summer in loose dry trails and down hill tracks. It’s starting raining recently and the trails and roots are wet but not too muddy, I’ve been surprised at how well the aggressor grips the wet roots and rocks/stones. I think it’s due to the amount of small tread blocks and the pattern on the carcass of the tyre proving extra surfaces for grip

  • @paultorres4866
    @paultorres4866 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    DHF front and Dissector rear. I ran DHRII in rear for a while and liked the grip, but the Dissector is noticeably faster rolling, while maintaining grip.

  • @morebikefunoutdoors2111
    @morebikefunoutdoors2111 Pƙed 3 lety +18

    I'm all about that Assegai life.

  • @jsinnott5952
    @jsinnott5952 Pƙed 3 lety

    assegai up front and aggressor on the back for most of year. Fall and spring assegai on both . love both combos

  • @jacksondaniels8169
    @jacksondaniels8169 Pƙed rokem

    Agree on the DHF/DHR II, running the DH casting setup here in SoCal's dry loose local trail and park conditions. Works well in loose rocky conditions as well. Broke front traction numerous times, and the DHF regained it without me laying it down. They are definitely slow rolling. May look at a different rear setup when it is time for replacement.

    • @TheLostCo
      @TheLostCo  Pƙed rokem

      Hey Jackson! Back when I was living in SoCal I was a die hard Aggressor fan, but the Dissector looks like it might be the newest hardpack king!
      -Tor

  • @qualm43
    @qualm43 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I love the dissector. Desert riding.

  • @A.D.D.O.C.D.T
    @A.D.D.O.C.D.T Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Love your videos đŸ™đŸ€˜

  • @dougdewar7896
    @dougdewar7896 Pƙed 3 lety

    It is nice to see the wear discussion - all these tires are great but expensive!

  • @Christophe_L
    @Christophe_L Pƙed 3 lety +2

    DHF 3C DD up front + Agressor DD. The Agressor is soo fun, I'm loving it. Fast rolling, easy to drift but bites when leaned.
    (I ride enduro trails, mostly hardpack, loose to really loose dirt, sharp rocks, chilean antigrip.)

    • @SidiNic
      @SidiNic Pƙed 3 lety

      Looking to get a faster summer rear tire. Agressor or DHR? I have a DHF front aswell

    • @Christophe_L
      @Christophe_L Pƙed 3 lety +1

      ​@@SidiNic I'd say it would mostly depend on your trails.
      Steep and loose or muddy terrain would call for DHR no doubt. Like if you're depending on the rear tire to keep low speeds.
      For playfulness, I'd go for the Aggressor. The Agg doesn't clear mud well, but is very fun, since the rear breaks loose very predictably, with good final grip. Also better rolling resistance if you're pedaling up.
      In all, for summer season I'd say if you're chasing DH lap times, go DHR. Else the Aggressor is the better choice.

  • @readyme
    @readyme Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Awesome stuff. I would like to see the Ardent and Forekaster (for the weight weenies) thrown in the mix. I personally need to run tires that are not WT since my rims are 24mm.

  • @justinf7674
    @justinf7674 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Great review, how about something comparing East coast condition tires like the Ikon.

  • @thekomhunter8854
    @thekomhunter8854 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    This past Winter, for XC, where in the dry months I run Rekon Race (R) and Ardent Race (F), I switched to Aggressor (R) and Dissector (F) to deal with wetter conditions. The Aggressor worked very well, offering predictable grip, but the Dissector not so much; it has a tendency to wipe out when cornering, even in damp or dry conditions. Next Winter, seeing as the tyres are not worn through, I might switch them up and see how the Dissector does in the rear.

    • @TheLostCo
      @TheLostCo  Pƙed 3 lety

      I think you will find the Dissector really shines in the rear

  • @SecretSpots
    @SecretSpots Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I just went from the DHR 2 w/ EXO to the DD and the difference was significant! I'm 205lbs on a L 29" and was pinching flats often on the EXO, but the DD can take a severe beating compared to the EXO

  • @johnsplendido3556
    @johnsplendido3556 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    My favorite is the Aggressor. I have not tried the dissector. But I did have DHRIi. The aggressor definitely rolls faster. For my undulating trails I am constantly trying to keep my speed and I find the aggressor does that much better than the DHRIi. When I switched the tires I felt faster overnight. And when the tire was brand new I had no traction issues. I ride in the northeast. Hard pack, loose over hard and rocky/shale. I do not ride in the wet very often though. Great video. I hope you follow this up with a front tire review. Thanks.

    • @dansburns
      @dansburns Pƙed 3 lety

      John Splendido Same experience when coming from DHR II. Aggressor for the win!

  • @lucasbalyeat8746
    @lucasbalyeat8746 Pƙed 3 lety

    Aggressor rear Dissector front both 29x2.6
    Came on my bike. Bike came with carbon wheels, I found these tires to be incredibly heavy if your doing allot of pedaling. I switched them out to Ardent 29x2.25. massive difference climbing is way better, Grip is good. Here in minnesota you can't ride a wet trail anyway so I don't how they are in mud. And I have have plenty of grip when riding rocks, Duluth spirit mountain piedmont.

  • @coachcurt7606
    @coachcurt7606 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Been riding DHR II, the Dissector looks promising for my local conditions. I like my tires, but they are not fast rolling, trading a bit of grip for speed would be welcome.

  • @MatthewAdamAda
    @MatthewAdamAda Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    I’ve got XR3 TeamIssue on my rear. Love it.

  • @lifebehindbars8504
    @lifebehindbars8504 Pƙed 3 lety +13

    I'm running a hookworm front and an assegai rear. It allows the front to washout and I get really good traction when I'm doing wheelies!

  • @thomashall3563
    @thomashall3563 Pƙed 3 lety

    I just put on a assagi on the front and a dissector on the rear and after 5 rides so far liking the set up.

  • @graysquirreltreeservice7299

    Nice review guys 😝👍👍👍👍👍

  • @DerHerrLatz
    @DerHerrLatz Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I love my Assegai up front. The dissector in the rear rides really well but it gets eaten by rocks way to quickly. Even thouth it's a MaxxTerra compound. I assume a DHR II lasts about 3 times as long. No more dissectors for me.

  • @diegovillacrez8349
    @diegovillacrez8349 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Please make a Front tire video!!! Appreciate this one.

  • @avportalatin
    @avportalatin Pƙed 3 lety +13

    I have Dissector in the back and Minion DHR ll front.

    • @arpeeh21
      @arpeeh21 Pƙed 3 lety

      same for me

    • @jago116
      @jago116 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I’m having a lot of fun with this combo

  • @LifeOfTommie
    @LifeOfTommie Pƙed 3 lety

    Using an aggressor in the back and i love it in all conditions.. but i would love abit more braking power so I am going to try the disector next 😊

  • @nickzarnetske9994
    @nickzarnetske9994 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Stock was dhr2 and dhf, when they wear out I'm really interested in the Dissector next!

    • @shawnalove5050
      @shawnalove5050 Pƙed 3 lety

      I have Dissector 2.4's front and back. They rule!

  • @charlesycoker
    @charlesycoker Pƙed 3 lety

    Dissector on the rear is great, climbing and cornering with a HRII up front
    Great combo for rocky and dry central Texas as well as the Bentonville atea

    • @AlbertoOnWheels
      @AlbertoOnWheels Pƙed rokem

      For climbing and cornering wouldn't the other way around work better? Disector front and DHR2 back?

  • @prr665
    @prr665 Pƙed 3 lety

    Hello and thanks a lot for the well informed commentary! I recently bought a Pivot Switchblade and am waiting for it to arrive (hopefully in 3 weeks). I'm excited to take advantage of the fact that it can accept 29 x 2.6 tires in the front and rear wheels. My main goal is to find the best Maxxis tire I can and it must be a 29 x 2.6 tire. I've narrowed down my options to 2 choices: 1. The Maxxis Dissector 2. The Maxxis Rekon. Which option would be best for me? I'm also open to hearing about a suggestion from a different tire company, as long as it's 29 x 2.6. I live in Everett, Washington and ride Tiger Mountain, Raging River, Tokul, Lord Hill and Redmond/Woodinville Pipeline Trails. FORGOT TO MENTION: I already decided on a Minion DHF 2.6 to be my front tire. This is for a rear tire only. Thanks!!

  • @RedC63AMG
    @RedC63AMG Pƙed rokem

    I just bought an Orbea Rise and immediately moved the Dissector to the rear and put a DHR up front. The Recon I removed is a spare rear for my Scalpel XC bike

  • @davidsouza9436
    @davidsouza9436 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Could you please make a video about continental tires? Thx! Love your Videos!

  • @jeffgiles4330
    @jeffgiles4330 Pƙed 3 lety

    Assegai/front Aggressor/rear in Utah and I’m convinced it’s the best combo down here đŸ€˜đŸŒ

    • @nmelol
      @nmelol Pƙed 3 lety

      why is assegai better than dhf?

  • @BigVanLittleAdventures
    @BigVanLittleAdventures Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I scaled back a bit. I'm running a rekon 2.4 on the rear with a dhr2 2.4 in the front. I had been running a assegai front and dhr2... Right now im not missing the extra weight of the assegai and traction still feels good.

    • @downtoridemtb
      @downtoridemtb Pƙed 3 lety

      CBYR I’ve got the exact combo. What pressures are you running?

    • @BigVanLittleAdventures
      @BigVanLittleAdventures Pƙed 3 lety

      . I ussualy do 25ish up front and around 30 rear. I'm a bigger dude so I go on the higher end.

  • @ISRAMZ15
    @ISRAMZ15 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    Factory set of tires on my Ibis Ripley: Minion DHR II front and Dissector rear. 29" and 2.4" works great in the Bosque de la Primavera.

  • @TheNik604
    @TheNik604 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    DHR II rear and Magic Mary Ultrasoft front - works great for me

  • @jeffjacksonmtb8236
    @jeffjacksonmtb8236 Pƙed 3 lety

    I have an aggressor (rear) and minion dhf (front) in AZ. Both 29x2.5. Conditions are dry, loose, and rocky on most trails.

  • @gohopoho3903
    @gohopoho3903 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    After all that time I found you again!

  • @jaygames1598
    @jaygames1598 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Dhr2 front and aggressor rear on a trail bike. I gained a ton of confidence from the extra grip and there is not a big rolling resistance penalty vs ardents.

  • @DcCock
    @DcCock Pƙed 2 lety

    I've been trying to find something to replace my DHF/DHR combo here in SF Bay and this just confirmed that I already have the best Maxxis combo for my conditions and riding.