Hometrainer vs Minion SS review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental Hometrainer vs Maxxis Minion SS tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Continental and Maxxis respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental Hometrainer is better for Race Tires activities, Maxxis Minion SS is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to mountain activities.

Hometrainer

Minion SS

Developed for the essential basic training at home. Particularly smooth running.The durable cold-running compound stops heat build up.! Suitable for training on rollers/home trainers only.

The km accumulator on the rollers

Semi-slick for aggressive riding

Developed for the essential basic training at home. Particularly smooth running.The durable cold-running compound stops heat build up.! Suitable for training on rollers/home trainers only.

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.

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

Usage

Trail

Enduro

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.

Specifications

"28"

Article: 0100649
ETRTO: 32 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 32C Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 275 PSI: 102

Article: 0100647
ETRTO: 23 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 23C Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 205 PSI: 120

"27.5"

Article: 0101275
ETRTO: 50 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.00 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 400 PSI: 65

"26"

Article: 0100648
ETRTO: 47 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 1.75 Technology: Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 g: 365 PSI: 65

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