Aspen vs Receptor review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis Aspen vs Maxxis Receptor tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Maxxis, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Maxxis Aspen is better for mountain activities, Maxxis Receptor is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to gravel and hybrid activities.

Aspen

Receptor

Our go-to XC race tire

Semi-slick gravel tire

The Maxxis Aspen is one of our premier XC race tires. A low center tread height allows the Aspen to roll quickly but substantial – for XC – side knobs provide cornering traction.

The Maxxis Receptor is a semi-slick gravel tire designed for riding on pavement, hard-packed dirt roads, and light gravel. With its low profile center tread, the Receptor rolls easily no matter the surface. Small side knobs provide cornering traction in loose over hard terrain.

Features

Wide Trail (WT) sizes optimized for 30mm inner width rims
EXO sidewall protection
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
Dual compound

Features

120 TPI tubeless ready casing
Dual compound
EXO sidewall protection

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Usage

Gravel

Technologies

Wide Trail XC (WT XC) MAXXIS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU USE WIDE TRAIL XC TIRES WITH A 25-30MM WIDE RIM (30MM IS OPTIMAL). MAXXIS RECOMMENDS A MINIMUM OF 6MM CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRE AND ALL PARTS OF THE BICYCLE FRAME AND FORK.
Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.
3C MaxxSpeed Used primarily in cross country and enduro tires, the two compounds in the outer layer are specially formulated to reduce rolling resistance and optimize treadwear and traction.

Technologies

EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.
Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB00144100
Size: 27.5X2.25 ETRTO: 57-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 606 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB96895500
Size: 29X2.25 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 653 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00211500
Size: 29X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 721 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Specifications

650

Part #: TB00300400
Size: 650X47B Etrto: 47-584 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 484 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL

700

Part #: TB00325300
Size: 700X40C Etrto: 40-622 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 429 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL