maxxis ikon 2.35 on inspired hex

[signo97]

Hi i have an inspired hex 2019 version i think, the metal shiny black color. I’m actually running maxxis ikon 2.2 tan wall with inserts and i love this tyres. I also have a pair of maxxis ikon 2.35 for ride in more trial style but this tyre pass really close to the frame in my opinion. I saw some riders use this setup on the hex without problems like George Thomson or Yohan Triboulat on the last series hex model. Maybe this last hex model has a larger Yoke? thanks

[aener]

Touching is bad. Close is fine. If it spins freely, and it doesn't touch when you put power through it or land awkwardly, you can run it with no problems.

[signo97]

it pass really close and if the rim it’s not perfectly center the tyre rub on the frame. How you can keep your rim always perfectly straight? it’s impossible maybe with a better quality wheelset with spank rims? 

[Daan]

Used it for a while, on stiff carbon rims, dead straight. It's too wide for the Hex, unless you don't mind a bit of rubbing under flex.

[signo97]

i’m actually using extention rims and there is space but i can’t constantly adjust the rim, i will definitely try on spank rims

[Daan]

Just know it will rub whichever rim you use.

[signo97]

i will try again next week to put the ikon 2.35, i ask to inspired and they told me that the hex 2019 and the last hex both have the same yoke so if someone run that setup maybe with a decent rim it’s possible.

[Daan]

Good luck. Again, I run the same 2019 Hex with the same wheels as Ali, you won't find much stiffer rims than those. There's a few mm clearance with the 2.35 Ikon, and it often rubs, you should see my frame. So sure, it's usable, but it isn't pretty. Hence I didn't get another 2.35 after it died.