Minion FBF vs FORCE XC COMPETITION LINE review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis Minion FBF vs Michelin FORCE XC COMPETITION LINE tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Maxxis and Michelin respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Maxxis Minion FBF is better for mountain activities, Michelin FORCE XC COMPETITION LINE is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to mtb activities.

Minion FBF

FORCE XC COMPETITION LINE

Thanks to GUM-X3D technology which is a combination of three special rubbers: an outer traction compound, a Race Compound base layer and a special side grip compound

Minion performance comes to fat bikes.

The most agile cross-country tire for a competition use

The Minion FBF represents a progression in fat-biking by offering a front-specific tire designed for trail riding. Featuring the proven Minion DHF tread blocks, the FBF combines extreme cornering capability, low rolling

Thanks to GUM-X3D technology which is a combination of three special rubbers: an outer traction compound, a Race Compound base layer and a special side grip compound

Features

Tubeless Ready (TR) available
EXO Protection available
Front-specific tread design
Inspired by the Minion DHF

Features

Usage

Trail

Fat/Plus

Usage

cross country

Technologies

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.

Technologies

Specifications

26

Part #: TB72655200
Size: 26X4.00 ETRTO: 102-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1283 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 30 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

Part #: TB72662200
Size: 26X4.80 ETRTO: 122-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1651 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 20 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

27.5

Part #: TB91182000
Size: 27.5X3.80 ETRTO: 97-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1475 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 30 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES