Rekon Race vs Der Kaiser Projekt Apex review

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

Rekon Race

Der Kaiser Projekt Apex

Semi-slick XC race tread

The Emperor's racing gear

The Maxxis Rekon Race is a semi-slick XC race tire that features the lowest profile tread in our XC line. It is a great choice for dry XC trails and short track racing.

Race tire with efficient propulsion, phenomenal braking power and precise handling on bends.The profile design derived directly from the toughest World Cup courses.

Features

Wide Trail (WT) sizes are optimized for 30mm inner width rims
EXO sidewall protection
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
Dual compound

Features

BlackChili
It’s all about how you mix it
With our unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, we have revolutionised the sport of cycling. With the legendary BlackChili Compound we have answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling.
Regular test wins confirm the measureable and noticeable advantages for the cyclist, established in the laboratory and on the road. The latest polymers as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials guarantee unique performance
Further details
Apex
Further details

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Usage

Technologies

Wide Trail Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tire’s tread layout and profile on today’s modern, wider rims. Traditional tires are designed around older, narrower rims and can create an overly square tire profile, leading to less than optimal performance. WT tires are optimized for a 35mm inner rim width but are proven to work over a range from 30-35mm inner rim widths, depending on the rider’s preference. Maxxis Wide Trail XC tires are optimized for use with 30mm internal width rims, but they will perform well on rims as narrow as 25mm. Maxxis does not recommend rims wider than 30mm or narrower than 25mm
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.
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.

Technologies

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB00244600
Size: 27.5X2.25 ETRTO: 57-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 634 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00230500
Size: 27.5X2.35 ETRTO: 60-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 707 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB00229000
Size: 29X2.25 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 759 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00046300
Size: 29X2.25 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 695 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00219800
Size: 29X2.35 ETRTO: 60-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 829 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00139800
Size: 29X2.35 ETRTO: 60-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 762 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00211100
Size: 29X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 765 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Specifications

"29"

Article: 0101721
ETRTO: 60 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.40 Technology: Apex Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 6/360 BlackChili: g: 1225 PSI: 51

"27.5"

Article: 0101722
ETRTO: 60 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.40 Technology: Apex Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 6/360 BlackChili: g: 1150 PSI: 51

"26"

Article: 0101723
ETRTO: 60 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.40 Technology: Apex Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin TPI: 6/360 BlackChili: g: 1100 PSI: 51

Rekon Race vs Der Kaiser Projekt Apex review

Features

Features

BlackChili

Apex

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

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