By Jos Dyer, 1 month ago
Slated to debut at the height of Crankworx Whistler, the third generation of the Maxxis High Roller was built, tested and raced on the World Cup Downhill circuit to give Maxxis’ riders the edge they need. The result is a brand-new intermediate tire with an aggressive tread design that has already taken gravity athletes including Jackson Goldstone, Ronan Dunne, Marine Cabirou and Ellie Hulsebosch to the top of World Cup podiums.
The all-new High Roller is poised to take its place between the Assegai and the Shorty in Maxxis’ lineup, and like the first-version of the High Roller, redraws the limits of what’s possible on a downhill bike. This new intermediate tire merges an open tread pattern with large, well-supported side knobs, a combination that allows for good soil penetration in wet weather and the traction and cornering control needed for dry and dusty conditions.
Essentially, this version of the High Roller is designed for the demanding scenarios found on World Cup courses: steep, wet, mixed and blown out tracks. The ultra-sticky MaxxGrip compound adds to High Roller’s downhill traction, while the 2 x 60 TPI downhill casing (with an updated butyl insert and tread extrusion), Maxxis’ most durable, helps to muffle trail obstacles and impacts.
In keeping with Maxxis’ commitment to using sustainable materials and processes wherever possible, the latest iteration of the High Roller ships in fully recyclable packaging, and the hanger features cardboard made of 75% recycled paper with recyclable plastic straps instead of zip ties.
Look for the High Roller at Crankworx Whistler, on the Maxxis site and from your local Maxxis dealer.