Minion SS vs Re-Fuse review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis Minion SS vs Maxxis Re-Fuse 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 Re-Fuse is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to road, gravel, and hybrid activities.

Minion SS

Re-Fuse

Semi-slick for aggressive riding

Highly durable road training 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 Maxxis Re-Fuse is legendary for its durability. A great choice for any rider concerned about punctures from road debris.

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

Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
MaxxShield puncture protection
60 TPI casing
Single or dual compound options

Usage

Trail

Enduro

Usage

Sport

Training

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

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.
MaxxShield MaxxShield represents the ultimate in flat protection. We begin with our SilkShield bead-to-bead protection and add our K2 (Aramid Composite) layer under the tread for unparalleled durability.

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

27.5

Part #: TB90924000
Size: 27.5X2.00 Etrto: 50-584 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 649 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 60 Tech: MAXXSHIELD/TR Color: BLACK Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL

650

Part #: TB00193500
Size: 650X47B Etrto: 47-584 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 596 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 60 Tech: MAXXSHIELD/TR Color: BLACK Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL

700

Part #: TB86336000
Size: 700X23C Etrto: 23-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 308 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: MAXXSHIELD Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB86359000
Size: 700X25C Etrto: 25-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 312 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: MAXXSHIELD Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB88505000
Size: 700X28C Etrto: 28-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 335 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: MAXXSHIELD Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00334700
Size: 700X32C Etrto: 32-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: CARBON Weight (g): 373 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 75 Tech: MAXXSHIELD/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL

Part #: TB88896000
Size: 700X32C Etrto: 32-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: CARBON Weight (g): 392 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 75 Tech: MAXXSHIELD/TR Color: BLACK Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL

Part #: TB00334800
Size: 700X40C Etrto: 40-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 547 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 60 Tech: MAXXSHIELD/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL

Part #: TB00200900
Size: 700X40C Etrto: 40-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 548 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 60 Tech: MAXXSHIELD/TR Color: BLACK Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL