Ikon Plus

Speed

The Ikon Plus is our most versatile XC and trail tyre which has been beefed up for the fat bikes/plus bikes.

EXO protection available
3C Maxx Speed available
High volume, versatile race tyre
Tubeless ready
Expect the familiar fast-rolling and predictable handling of the Ikon

Specs

Performance Ratings

Mud Grip

Cornering Ability

Rolling Resistance

Lightweight

Puncture Resistance

Ikon Plus Tyre: User Reviews

Rider, ChainReactionCycles.com, October 2019:
“Put these Ikon+ on my Whyte 905 for summer as the rekon+ fitted have a more aggressive pattern. Ikons roll easier make less noise & grip well in dry & on hard pack would definitely recommend if you run a plus tyre bike.”

Rider, ChainReactionCycles.com, November 2019:
“I mounted the Maxxis Icon on a Raceface arc 40 rim. Mounting was easy and the tire sealed on the first try. I paired it with a Maxxis Rekon up front and it feels like a great combination of low rolling resistance and great traction.”

Ikon Plus Tyre Test Results

Mountain Bike Rider
MBR.co.uk asked one of their readers their opinion on the Ikon Plus after riding it for 2 years, giving it a total score of 9/10:

“Used on front or rear?
Rear.

Durability. How well have they stood up to use?
Very well; almost no wear.

Performance. Traction, cornering, braking, puncture protection, acceleration, rolling speed etc?
Traction and cornering is flawless, made me a better rider. Had two big punctures and riding tubeless, they sealed very well. I like the wideness, I ride very technical trails so grip is very important, but I can also use the bike for road trips when I pump them really hard.

What sort of conditions does this tyre work best in? Dry, mud, rock, loose, firm etc
Every condition is fine, but dry better then wet. I ride 27.5+ front, 29in minion DHR in the back. I really like the wideness of the tyre and depending on the conditions I play with the pressure, but it keeps doing the job very well.

How is the sizing of the tyre – ie accurate, bit narrow, bit big etc?
Perfect for my wide rim.

Have you run the tyre as tubeless? If so, how was tubeless installation?
Flawless and easy. Not once in two years have I had to change them.”

– Robin Van den Bergh, MBR.co.uk, September 2018

Technology

3C MaxxSpeed

What is 3C MaxxSpeed?
The Maxxis 3C MaxxSpeed compound is used primarily in cross country and race tyres. This compound structure features more of the harder, low-rolling-resistance compound for maximum speed, with a lighter covering of the softer, grippier compounds on the outer tread for bite into difficult surfaces.

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 downhill set-ups are a great way to shave some weight and spend more time in the bike park or shuttling hot laps on your local runs. Sealant-compatible rubber is used with the familiar Maxxis dual-ply 60 TPI downhill construction and butyl insert for support and rim protection in order to offer the benefits of increased grip and reliability. A Tubeless Ready bead securely locks to the rim and the foldable bead provides additional weight savings.