Minion SS vs Pursuer review

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

Minion SS

Pursuer

Semi-slick for aggressive riding

Durable sport level road tire

The Maxxis Minion SS (Semi Slick) takes the classic DHF tread design and shaves down the center knobs to vastly improve rolling speed. Use the Minion SS as a rear tire paired with a Dissector, Minion DHF, or Assegai front tire.

The Pursuer is the newest road clincher in the Maxxis line. Taking what we learned from the development of the HYPR Compound for our flagship High Road tire, the Pursuer uses an all-new full-silica rubber compound. This new compound decreases rolling resistance while improving tread wear and cornering performance. For logging trouble-free training miles and casual group rides, choose the Pursuer.

Features

60 TPI or DoubleDown (2×120 TPI) casing options
Dual compound
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
Silkworm or EXO puncture protection options

Features

60 TPI casing available
Low rolling resistance, high mileage tread compound
Sport level clincher tire

Usage

Trail

Enduro

Usage

Sport

Technologies

Double Down (DD) DoubleDown (DD) is the next step in the evolution of the dual-ply tire casing for enduro racing. Two 120 TPI casing layers reinforced with a butyl insert provide the enduro racer with the support and protection of a downhill tire, but in a lighter package.
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.

Technologies

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB91007000
Size: 27.5X2.30 ETRTO: 58-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 851 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB96778000
Size: 29X2.30 ETRTO: 58-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 916 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Specifications

700

Part #: TB00262100
Size: 700X23C Etrto: 23-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 260 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 130 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00239100
Size: 700X25C Etrto: 25-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 276 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00261900
Size: 700X28C Etrto: 28-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 308 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 115 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: ROAD