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Maxxis Hookworm 29 Inch Tire
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Maxxis Hookworm 29 Inch Tire

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Description

The Maxxis Hookworm 29" tire is the original urban assault tire, designed to take the abuses of the most aggressive street riders. Huge air-volume softens the drops, while the inverted tread design makes rolling resistance minimal. Bead-to-bead tread provides durability and traction whether you're on the commute, or hopping curbs.


Features:

  • Curved grooved slick design.
  • Rim to rim tread-protected sidewalls.
  • Available in one size: 29 x 2.5".
  • Claimed weight: 1,230g.

B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.

Specifications

Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) 

Tire Width: 63mm (2.5in) 

Tire Type: Clincher-WireBead 

Threads Per Inch: 60 

ISO (ETRTO) Size: 63-622 

Max Pressure: 65 psi

Mfg PartNum: TB96805000 

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Reviewed 12/21/2023
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Texas
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Very low rolling resistance, but poor road hazard resistance.

Very low rolling resistance but very easy low road hazard resistance. Got 3 flats on 3 bike trips. Even the smallest piece of hair like wire made the tire go flat. No center tire tread resistance. Have changed tire brand since.

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Reviewed 11/18/2020
by Byrne Smith
Glendora CA
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1 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Awesome big fat smooth tire

Well I thought I mighta made a mistake but after a few daze I felt better and I'm getting used to the tyres.

They are much bigger than my stock kenda tires. Much harder to push at first. Took some getting used to. I do feel some drag. But once I get going they're fine and I can really go faster now and the bike is much more stable now too. I can come into our driveway full speed off the street and I can feel the tyres grabbing the concrete didn't feel that before. The tyres are smoother, bigger, and really look bad ass on my bike.

They might take a couple days of getting used to. I think I'm getting a better work out too pushing them .... I'm happy I bought them thank you bike tires direct!

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Reviewed 9/24/2020
by DAmtber
Cycling Enthusiast
Sheboygan, WI
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Taking my MTB to the street

This is a great product to convert my mtb to a street cruiser. Smooth rolling and a lot of fun. Just don't try to run them in the woods :)

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Reviewed 7/4/2020
by Byrne Smith
Glendora CA
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1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Awesome big fat smooth tire

Well I thot I mighta made a mistake but after a few daze I felt better and Im getting used to the tyres.

They are much bigger than my stock kenda tires. Much harder to push at first. Took some getting used to. I do feel some drag. But once I get going theyre fine and I can really go faster now and the bike is much more stable now too. I can come into our driveway full speed off the street and I can feel the tyres grabbing the concrete didnt feel that before. The tyres are smoother, bigger, and really look bad ass on my bike.

They might take a couple days of getting used to. I think Im getting a better work out too pushing them .... Im happy I bought them thank you bike tires direct!

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Reviewed 6/22/2019
by DanGiu777
Casual Cyclist
Orlando, FL
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Big, Beefy, Grippy, Fast Rolling and Silent.

Love these tires (29x2.5). Once you get them mounted (not as easy as most tires) they are excellent all-around urbanpavement tires. I use them mostly to ride to work and paved Rail-Trials. I did try them on sand and dirt and it was impossible to turn properly, front tire would slide. I have 29mm ID rims bringing the overall width of this tire to 66.8 mm, 2.6 inches 65psi. This left about a 14 clearance on each side of my 2019 Kona Honzo Hardtail. So far I have a little over 200 miles on them with no problems. Love the ride. These tires stomp the small road debris.

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Reviewed 4/30/2021
by Craig
Apache Junction, AZ, USA
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Glued to the roads

I converted an old GS29 mountain bike into a street rider. I added a 750 W electric motor with a 52 tooth front sprocket, air front forks and disc brakes. A 1000 watt 52 volt battery provides the juice. This baby flies !! These tires handle awesomely on the straights and especially in the curves. The roads in my town are not very smooth.

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Reviewed 4/9/2021
by Anonymous
San Jose, California
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Fast tire

These tires are thicker and heavier than the G-ones that came off my class 3 e-bike. They are much more resistant to flats and handle 28 mph no problem. I have over 1000 miles on them now and they have hardly worn. I will be sticking with these tires.

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Reviewed 6/8/2020
by Anonymous
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Hookworm tire

Grat tire for urban riding have a few hundred miles on them no sign of wear,they are wide,

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Reviewed 3/21/2022
by Dan
B-more, MD
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Slick

Exactly what my son was looking for, at the best price, shipped quick. His big flyer is slick.

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Reviewed 2/17/2020
by Bryan
Cycling Enthusiast
Brea, CA
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
If you want to use your mountain bike as a commuter around the streets, you won't regret using these rollers. Fast and secure!

I ride my mountain bike to work each day, switching to these tires make a big difference riding on the pavement. They roll fast and hold up well. Once I wear these out, I'm buying another pair.

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Reviewed 12/7/2019
by RedRiver1956
Cycling Enthusiast
Ocala,Fla.
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent roll resistance for such a big tire. Looks awesome on my 2018 Trek Marlin 6.

Converted my 2018 Trek Marlin 6 from a trail bike to a urban commuter. These tires work very well with the front suspension shocks. Installing a rear cargo rack with Topeak storage trunk. I researched a lot of urban bike tires and by far these Maxxis Hookworms 29x2.50 were recommended by a lot of people. As soon as I installed I went for a 20 mile ride very impressed with the handing and ride comfort. Rolling resistance was very good noticed that I was able to glide for a long distance compared to the Bontrager XR2 and my pair of Kenda Kwick Nine Sport urban tires.

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Reviewed 8/13/2019
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
mich.
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
so FAR so good

mountain bike street and gravel kool looking

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Reviewed 7/1/2019
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent Grip - smooth rolling effort - 65 PSI rated

Sellers seldom display the PSI rating for any bicycle tire, so I will. It rolls easy and has extraordinary grip. If you want a tire that is wide and offers traction with a large variety of surface types, then this is your tire! It rolls well over grass, dry or wet dirt, muddy caliche, small rocks, and yes - wet or dry smooth concrete or asphalt. It's a gripper.

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Reviewed 6/6/2019
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
San Antonio, Texas
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Awesome Traction - at 65 PSI - effortless pedal effort required

It's printed right on the tire to inflate to 65 PSI - something sellers don't print on their websites.

These tires are great! They grip and roll very well over pavement, grass, and wet earth that's ridable.

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Reviewed 2/25/2019
by Hose
Competitive Racer
Redwood city
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4 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Their very durable and have a lot of grip espesilly for tricks like wheelies

I used these tires for tricks on my se bike. they grip a lot so it's good for swerves

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Reviewed 12/31/2018
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
San Diego
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8 of 10 customers found this review helpful.
Thick, fast rolling and amazing looking, better than my buzzers.

I have a Trek Marlin 7 (2019) and these fit just fine. They are definitely heavier than the original nubby tires that came with the bike but I have absolute confidence they'll hold up for a long long time and I'm faster with them because of the smooth rolling surface.

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Reviewed 10/1/2018
by Anonymous
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2 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Good shipping and great quality!

The shipping took about a week and a half and the tires really work well

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Reviewed 5/17/2021
by Eric
Vallejo,Ca
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Grippy tire for street

I like these tires on my Trek Marlin 6 . They are very grippy and wide for street use. Just wish they came in a slightly more narrower profile like 2.20 or 2.30

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Reviewed 11/23/2020
by Anonymous
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
A great Urban tire

Great way of transforming your MTB into an urban rider. Feel great and currently enjoying them in my Trek Marlin

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Reviewed 5/19/2021
by Sandy
Cycling Enthusiast
Fraser, michigan
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Bike tires

Paved and trail riding. Love my new tires smooth and tough against flat tires so far so good!

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