DHF

The Evil Following trail bike I'm currently testing is set up with the Minion DHF 29×2.50WT with 3C Maxx Grip compound and EXO/TR casing. As far as 2.5″ wide ...

The thing that stands out to me as a product reviewer and a rider is how consistent and familiar the Maxxis Minion DHF feels on the trail. I’ve found the Maxxis Minion DHF truly serves as an all conditions tire, from loose to firm and from wet to dry. Of course no tire is perfect, and if I had my way the Minion DHF would be lighter weight and faster rolling. The Minion DHF digs in and rarely slips, whether I’m feathering the brakes for a tricky, technical descent or just giving a tap while blasting down a flow trail. In fact I’ve compared more than one tire to the Minion DHF in The Maxxis Minion DHF features two repeating sets of blocks down the middle. Clearly the Minion DHF is a well rounded tire. Maxxis says the Minion DHF is an all-conditions tire that’s appropriate for everything from light-duty trail riding to downhill racing, depending on the tire’s construction. That leaves the Minion DHF and DHR II, both of which are massively popular and are specced on builds from many top bike brands. I’ve ridden the Maxxis Minion DHF tires while testing countless bikes over the years, and it’s likely most of our readers have a lot of experience with them as well. The DHF, which I’m reviewing here, is recommended as a front tire, while the DHR II is recommended for the rear. For those in the know this review won’t cover a lot of new ground, but for mountain bikers who haven’t tried the Maxxis Minion DHF tire, my hope is that this will serve as a proper introduction.