[Closed] Maxxis Medusa, any experiences?

Run one on the rear of my singlespeed every winter, great mud shedding tyre. Tried one on the front which was a terrifying experience whenever rocks or roots were involved. Run an Advantage up front and Medusa on the rear. Works for me.

Did a very muddy Bontrager 24/12 with a pair of them and they worked well. I'll probably get another pair this winter...

Not too shabby in proper mud, snow and even sand but as above they are positively lethal on wet roots and rocks.

The 2.1s are lightweight low volume skinny little things - would be a good choice if you want to race round a field of mud but they're too specific to recommend as an all-round winter tyre. We have dry frosty days as well as wet muddy days.

Thanks for the responses guys i've stuck a super tacky minion on the front for her but she's finding a lot of slip at the rear and I saw the medusa so thought it might be worth it.

Bit more volume than the Mud X but not so much that it'll clog up, just dont fancy wasting her money hence the request for advice 😉

I have a pair and ran them last winter whenever I thought I could.

They have a sticky compound and on the road drag feel like your riding in treacle, when new you can hear them as they get pulled off the road. On soft ground they feel OK but not fast

In proper mud, what they were designed for, they are excellent, amazing. You can ride through mud when all around you are slipping.

Not sure when I'd ride them now as they are a pure mud tyre and unless our local trails get stupidly muddy it's not worth the additional drag.

On a similar note all you really need is a pair of Ralphs - I've been riding these in all weathers and conditions and they are excellent at best and fine at worst - not the best grip in mud but enough if you keep the speed up. On everything else they are excellent and if you ride one tyre only you just get used to how it rides.