MTB Tire Comparison:
Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm 2014 vs
Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 2019

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand MaxxisMaxxis
Model Ikon eXCeption SilkwormRekon Race EXO TR
Year 20142019
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number TB96753400ETB00046300
EAN 4717784033389
TPI 120120
Compound ExceptionDual Compound
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62257-622
Size Inch 29"28"
Width Inch 2.202.25
Specified Weight 560 grams670 grams
Min Air Pressure psi psi
Max Air Pressure 65 psi60 psi
Made In Pro DataPro Data
Available Sizes 29x2.20
26x2.20
29x2.25
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Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm 2014
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Ikon eXCeption SilkwormRekon Race EXO TR
Specified Weight 560 grams670 grams
Measured Weight 583 grams680 grams
Measured Width Carcass 52 mm (un-round)55 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 51 mm56 mm
Measured Height 53 mm (un-round)54 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm1.9 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.8 mm3.5 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center No Data1.50 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall No DataPro Data
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 35 psi / 2.4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Ikon eXCeption SilkwormRekon Race EXO TR
Spin Up Video No VideoYouTube
Inner Tube Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl)None (40 ml sealant)
Measured Width 52 mm55 mm
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 bar
51-55 = 38 psi/2.6 bar
56-60 = 34 psi/2.3 bar
High Air Pressure
Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 bar
51-55 = 32 psi/2.2 bar
56-60 = 29 psi/2.0 bar
Medium Air Pressure
Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 bar
51-55 = 25 psi/1.7 bar
56-60 = 23 psi/1.6 bar
Low Air Pressure
38.2 Watts
CRR: 0.01145
(25 psi / 1.7 bar)
26.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00797
(25 psi / 1.7 bar)
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 bar
51-55 = 19 psi/1.3 bar
56-60 = 17 psi/1.2 bar
Extra Low Air Pressure
Pro DataPro Data
The MTB section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width.

All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs.

Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load.

Puncture Resistance Test Results


Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model Ikon eXCeption SilkwormRekon Race EXO TR
Total Puncture Score Tread No Data25 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Pro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro Data
Tread Total Tire Thickness No Data1.5 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro Data
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro Data
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Pro DataPro Data

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Ikon eXCeption SilkwormRekon Race EXO TR
Wet Grip Average No Data60 Points
Wet Grip Center Pro DataPro Data
Wet Grip Edge Pro DataPro Data
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm1.9 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.8 mm3.5 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Ikon eXCeption SilkwormRekon Race EXO TR
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Verdict Not RecommendedRecommended
Rating 1.0 / 53.0 / 5
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  • Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts