The new E50 certified Assegai.Greg Minnaar's signature tyre. The Maxxis Assegai tyre is named after the iron-tipped spear used by the Zulu people of South Africa. Greg Minnaar a native of South Africa thought it was a fitting name for a tyre ready to do battle on the mountain. The tall knobs punch through dust and loam to find traction but also offer support and confidence on wet roots and rocks. While other tyres excel only in certain conditions the Maxxis Assegai is built to go fast everywhere. Ideal for Trail and Enduro E-Bikes E50 certification for e-bike use All tyres in the E50 E-MTB range pass EU regulation - ECE-R75 certificate ECE-R75 is a certification given to tyres that pass stringent safety regulations governed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Due to the increased load torque and speed of e-bikes they are classified under the ECE as mopeds in Europe which are governed at 50 km/h and must pass more stringent guidelines than standard bicycle tyres. Wide Trail casing optimized for 30-35mm wide rims Maxxis’ legendary 3C MaxxGrip rubber compound Dual-ply casing with butyl sidewall inserts for stability and durability Tubeless compatibility Folding bead