Maxxis Reaver

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mike d
138 posts
#1Nov 2, 2023, 7:32 AM
I just ordered a couple of these on sale from biketires direct. They look like a strong contender in the same category as Tofu Thundero. Anyone have any experience with them? I look forward to testing them out and will post up when i have some miles on them.
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Volsung
878 posts
#2Nov 2, 2023, 7:46 AM
Haven't ridden them but they're high up on the list to be reviewed by BRR.

I accidentally threw my vote away on Velocitas not realizing they are 120 TPI not the 170 they used to be.
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ljsmith
762 posts
#3Nov 2, 2023, 8:08 AM
Those tires are nothing like the Thundero. The Thundero is a super high TPI, supple, fast tire. The Reaver, like every Maxxis tire, prioritizes off-road grip over speed. Even if the tread looks fast, the compound will make them slow. Maxxis makes great tires if off-road grip is your priority, which is why they are the most popular tires for mountain biking. But if you’re looking for fast you should look elsewhere. I would be shocked if they test anywhere near the Thundero in rolling resistance at BRR.
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mike d
138 posts
#4Nov 2, 2023, 11:14 AM
ljsmith wrote:
Those tires are nothing like the Thundero. The Thundero is a super high TPI, supple, fast tire. The Reaver, like every Maxxis tire, prioritizes off-road grip over speed. Even if the tread looks fast, the compound will make them slow. Maxxis makes great tires if off-road grip is your priority, which is why they are the most popular tires for mountain biking. But if you’re looking for fast you should look elsewhere. I would be shocked if they test anywhere near the Thundero in rolling resistance at BRR.
Good to know. I've never put that much emphasis on TPI, because, in my experience, the construction matters more than TPI. I didn't think about the compound difference though. I really like the Thundero, although they do tend to lose a grip a little easier in the gravel./dirt, they are fast on the tarmac. It will be interesting to see how the Reavers ride.
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Volsung
878 posts
#5Nov 2, 2023, 4:33 PM
TPI is generally ok to ignore. Some companies are like "it's 330!" But it's really multiple layers of 110. Schwalbe makes some fast 67s and even though Panaracer GKs are 120 they're less supple than 90 TPI Reen Hers.

My Tufos are 375 TPI and less supple than my Challenges at 270.
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NoCoGreg
512 posts
#6Nov 26, 2023, 3:44 PM
Sadly the Maxxis Reaver which is nearest to review is the 700x40c. I for one would love to see a BRR review of the 45c. And the same holds true for the Conti Terra Speed 700x45. So many tires, so little time...
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ljsmith
762 posts
#7Jan 24, 2024, 2:25 PM
BRR review is up. As expected it’s a slow tire.
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/cx-gravel-reviews/maxxis-reaver-exo-tr
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mike d
138 posts
#8Jan 24, 2024, 10:04 PM
Well, that's certainly discouraging. I haven't put mine on yet. My Thundero's are rolling fine. Maybe I won't put them on at all. 😟
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stu
646 posts
#9Jan 25, 2024, 2:26 AM
One interesting tidbit from the BRR test is the Reaver EXO/TR measured just 0.2 mm narrower than its specified 40 mm on a 17.8 mm rim. Most other 40 mm tires measure 2 or 3 mm narrower. The only other plus is lighter than average weight for the size, possible explained by the very low tread puncture score.
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Pipeliner
129 posts
#10Aug 26, 2024, 9:24 PM
I've got about 1k miles on a set of Reaver 700-45s. I don't know about steel drum tests but I do like the way these tires ride and handle. I've been on some 44 RH Snoqualmie slicks and there is a noticable traction upgrade from those. Even though the center tread looks meager, they have real good climbing traction on smooth dirt and the cornering traction is very good. Nice on pavement too, less buzz than Ramblers. So far, so good on durability. I would buy them again.

For reference, other tires I've run are Rambler 45, Snoqualmie 44, Terra-Speed 40, A couple different sizes of Gravel King, some 650-2.1 Thunder Burts.. a few others that were unremarkable. Out of that list, the Reavers are the best all-around tires I've owned for our 90% gravel, 10% paved roads in my area.
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Pipeliner
129 posts
#11Sep 9, 2024, 5:42 PMedited
I just did the 88mi Gravel Nationals on the 45 Reavers. Mix of fluffy loose stuff, hardpack and about 6 miles of pavement. The Reavers perform really well in the fluff. They are getting worn down in the center tread which rolls smoothly but the outer knobs give you some nice grip in sandy loose. I'm running HED Emporia wheels with 25mm internal width wheels so they give a nice flat tire profile.

The competition level for the race was something I've not experienced before. In other words, I got left in the dust after riding my ass off to stay in touch with a group for 40 miles. Finished as a tail-ender. I'm usually a front 1/3 to middle of the pack guy... Oh well, It was fun.

Brennan Wertz won on Snoqualmie 44s and a titanium Mosaic bike. Talk about breaking the trends! And he is huge for a pro. 6'5" and 200+. The finish of the race was 2miles of downhill pavement and a big guy like that on more or less road tires was going to leave everyone if they can't put him away well before that stretch.
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Eric F
6 posts
#12Apr 15, 2025, 5:47 PM
A new Reaver was announced at Sea Otter last week, and the 45 was Keegan's tire choice (over the Aspen ST's he's been running) for his winning ride.
Review: First Rides on Maxxis Reaver 45mm HYPR-X Gravel Tire's New Rubber - Bikerumor

I'm interested to see how BRR data compares to the older model, once it's available. This is a possible candidate to replace the Tufos I've been enjoying for a while.

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RideWithPride
96 posts
#13May 11, 2025, 1:49 AM
I'm interested to see how these perform on events that are more road than gravel. How are the Tufos in that regard?
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imwjl
304 posts
#14May 11, 2025, 11:19 AM
I'm interested to see how these perform on events that are more road than gravel. How are the Tufos in that regard?
My Tufos are 40 mm HD Speedero. They are a new favorite for rides that have a lot of pavement but also gravel, poor pavement and little bits of single track. Supple, feel fast, so far no flats, and that tread has a good amount of "got your back" in soft stuff, on hard dirt, and loose gravel for how fine it is on pavement. The price is another point that makes them attractive.
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stu
646 posts
#15May 15, 2025, 1:47 PM
My Tufos are 40 mm HD Speedero. They are a new favorite for rides that have a lot of pavement but also gravel, poor pavement and little bits of single track. Supple, feel fast, so far no flats, and that tread has a good amount of "got your back" in soft stuff, on hard dirt, and loose gravel for how fine it is on pavement. The price is another point that makes them attractive.
For the last 5 months I've been riding 40-622 Pirelli P-Zero Race. They're fast, grippy, comfortable, and durable. Best pavement tire I've ever used (over 55 years), also surprisingly good on reasonably hard dirt. The only caveat is the slick tread isn't made for sand or mud.
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Eric F
6 posts
#16May 15, 2025, 2:38 PM
I have a pair of the new Reaver HYPR-X tires on the way to me. I've been very happy with my 44mm Tufor Thundero/Swampero combination, but I'm always curious to try things and add to my knowledge base.
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