Maxxis Relix tyre review:

Next up, cornering. With the low profile my main concern prior to riding these tyres were how they would handle in the turn. I’ve already mentioned how these tyres maintain speed in the turn, but they grip well too. Past tyres that I have had there has been numerous times where you feel like you are on the edge, you start to drift a little and are just waiting to slide out. However so far with these Relix tyres I haven’t felt that dreaded edge, I have trust when going in for a corner move that when before corner moves felt more of a risk. At a wet Glasgow I made some high-low corner moves and also a couple of moves where I stayed low round the inside for the entirety of the turn, where some were hesitant they would slide out.

Being totally transparent I have wheelspinned twice with these tyres during practice at Glasgow national, this occurred not out the gate but on the crest of the hill. The hill was made of wood which is the only one I’ve ridden outdoors, and the situation wasn’t helped by constant heavy rain and I felt the hill was quite dirty too which again hindered traction. This problem was had across the whole age group regardless of tyre brand, model or pressure so I don’t think this was due to my choice of tyre at all.
As I side note, Maxxis uses Silk Shield puncture protection technology within the Relix tyre and I haven’t had any punctures with these tyres which is unusual for the amount of riding time I have done.

To conclude, the two worries you have about tyres are wheelspin out the gate and sliding out in the turn and I have not had either of these issues. These are the fastest tyres I have ridden and I have complete confidence in them. As riders we are always training to get faster and altering our bike set up; bars, stem, gearing etc to try and get better results, however not often do we change our tyres. Try the Maxxis Relix and you will not be disappointed.