The Ardent Race tyre from Maxxis is ideally suited for technical XC race courses & endurance-length events. With its medium-height tread the Ardent Race bridges the gap between the XC-oriented Ikon & the trail-oriented Ardent. The center knobs are ramped to reduce rolling resistance & the side knobs are angled & stepped to provide great biting traction in corners. Choose the Ardent Race for your next demanding XC race or epic trail ride. High-volume Medium knob height Ideal for technical XC race courses Specification Conditions: Hardpack Loose Over Hard Medium Cornering Control: 1 2 3 4 Rolling Efficiency: 1 2 3 4 TPI: 120 Bead: Foldable Ply Construction: Single Compound: 3C Maxx Speed Max PSI: 60 Tech: Tubeless Ready EXOTechnology 3C Maxx Speed: Used primarily in cross country & enduro tyres the two compounds in the outer layer are specially formulated to reduce rolling resistance & optimize treadwear & traction. Tubeless Ready: Tubeless tyres 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 tyre; & less chance of flatting since there is no tube. Maxxis Tubeless Ready &40;TR&41; tyres provide the benefits of a UST tubeless tyre without the weight penalty. Our TR tyres use a standard casing & require the use of a liquid sealant in order to make them airtight.EXO: An extremely cut-resistant & abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tyres. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight & highly flexible ensuring that the performance of the tyre remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts & abrasions is high.