Whilst we noticed the reversed Fox 32 fork at the pass nation motorcycles, the DH riders had been rolling on what seems to be a brand new Maxxis Top Curler 3 DH tire.
Main points are below wraps, however groups are driving them. The Norco DH group rode all of them week and for the finals, The Santa Cruz Syndicate used them for the start of the week however now not on the ultimate as a result of direction prerequisites had progressed.
Pictures had been laborious to return by means of, therefore the bizarre angles and cropping, however right here’s what we will inform thus far…
First, it looks as if a a lot more competitive tire than the Top Curler II, which might imply that each are staying within the line. This prototype’s middle blocks are extra sq., while the HRII has wider, oblong knobs. Right here it’s for reference:
The opposite giant distinction is the forefront. The HRII’s middle treads are ramped with a protracted slope, serving to it roll briefly. The facet knobs are tall and angular, which makes this one a really perfect rear tire when paired with one thing extra competitive within the entrance.
Each have flat backs at the knobs for just right braking traction. This HRIII prototype’s facet knobs are straighter, with edges operating parallel to the rolling path slightly than at slight and alternating angles just like the HRII.
The middle blocks additionally keep in step with every different slightly than the HRII’s alternating vast/small trend.
Each have vast open spacing between the knobs, suggesting this HRIII may be meant for unfastened prerequisites.
No phrase on specifications but, however we suspect it’ll have the similar DoubleDown and Downhill casing choices because the HRII. It’ll most likely additionally get more than a few unmarried, double, 3C MaxxTerra, MaxxGrip, and SuperTacky compound choices, too. Why? As a result of lets see this pairing truly neatly with the HRII as a entrance/rear combo. That mentioned, the Minion DHR II tire has a an identical tread trend to the Top Curler II, so possibly this one’s deliberately other to assist in giving it it’s personal persona and place of their lineup.