Maxxis High Road Series
If you’re searching for the best road bike tire Maxxis currently has to offer, the High Road is the tire you’re looking for. Maxxis calls the High Road “our flagship tire for elite racers who demand the best equipment” which leaves no question marks to us. The High Road is available in both a tube-type and tubeless-ready version. This is a test of the tube-type version and will be compared to tires like the Conti Grand Prix 5000, Michelin Power Competition, Vittoria Corsa.
The High Road features the latest HYPR compound from Maxxis. Maxxis claims the HYPR compound decreases rolling resistance by 16% while at the same time increasing wet grip by 23% when compared to their previous compounds. They also claim these improvements had no negative impact on the durability of the HYPR compound.
The tube-type version comes with a 120 TPI casing while the tubeless-ready version even comes with a 170TPI casing. Both versions of the High Road come with a K2 anti-puncture strip under the tread which they claim provides better puncture protection than standard Kevlar or Vectran. Both the tube-type and tubeless-ready versions are currently only available in the 25-622 size.
Brand : Maxxis
Model : High Road
Year : 2019
Tire Type : Tubetype (clincher)
Supplied By : Bought in store
New or Used : New
Mileage : 0km
Price Range : High
Buy At :
Manufacturer part number : ETB00109100
TPI : 120
Compound : HYPR
Bead : Folding
ETRTO : 25-622
Size Inch : 28”
Width : 25
Specified Weight : 210 grams
Max Pressure : 130
Made In : Taiwan
Avaible Sizes : 25-622 (700x25c)
Maxxis High Road Test Results
Size and Weight Measurements
Rolling Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Results
Conclusion
The Maxxis High Road is a fast-rolling tire but comes a bit short to challenge the top performing tires in the all-round category. It does offer a slightly better puncture resistance of the tread area when compared to the direct competition. Another positive is a very low weight for the puncture resistance and air volume it offers.
