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Maxxis has a new member of the Minion family, the Minion DHX, and a new DH casing to go with it. We’re joined by Sean Day, who led the development of both, to go deep on their designs, the thinking behind them, and how they fit into Maxxis’ expansive lineup.Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on Bikes and Big Ideas. Email us at [email protected] to weigh in.RELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s GuideGet Our Free Newsletter & Gear GiveawaysBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Development of the Minion DHX (2:49)Design concepts & goals (9:49)Tread Pattern & Knob Design (11:34)Athlete testing (14:39)Front vs. rear tire design (18:55)Choosing widths for a given tire (22:30)The new DH casing (24:14)Casing thread count & tradeoffs (28:48)Choosing between tires (38:18)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:The Blister VaultBlister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast
