High Road vs Velocita review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis High Road vs Maxxis Velocita tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Maxxis, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Maxxis High Road is better for road activities, Maxxis Velocita is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to gravel and hybrid activities.

High Road

Velocita

Maxxis’ all-purpose road race tire receives a refresh for 2021 with a new lighter weight casing, upgraded puncture protection, and a revised tread pattern. The result is a lighter, faster, and more durable High Road.

Our flagship road race tire

High-performance slick

Maxxis’ all-purpose road race tire receives a refresh for 2021 with a new lighter weight casing, upgraded puncture protection, and a revised tread pattern. The result is a lighter, faster, and more durable High Road.

The Velocita features a knurled center tread and transitions to a file tread along the edges for confidence in the corners. Ideal for riders who want a high-volume, lightweight slick for their gravel or all-road bike.

Features

HYPR compound
Pro level competition tire
ZK puncture protection
170 TPI casing

Features

Dual compound
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
SilkShield or EXO puncture protection
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Usage

Race

Usage

Hard pack

Technologies

ZK ZK is our next generation puncture protection material that is lighter, more flexible, and stronger than previous materials such as K2. Maxxis typically uses ZK as a breaker layer, situated underneath the tread in the middle of the tire.
Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
HYPR Compound HYPR is a full-silica compound and our best-performing compound to date. Compared to our previous road racing compound, HYPR has 16% less rolling resistance with 23% better grip in wet conditions. Impressively, HYPR decreases rolling resistance and increases traction, all while keeping durability equal to our previous rubber compounds.

Technologies

EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.
SilkShield SilkShield offers protection from bead to bead whereas Silkworm is found under the tread only. SilkShield provides an additional level of protection for sidewalls as well as under the tread.
Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.

Specifications

700

Part #: TB00338500
Size: 700X25C Etrto: 25-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 198 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: HYPR/ZK/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00329500
Size: 700X25C Etrto: 25-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: CARBON Weight (g): 299 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 110 Tech: HYPR/K2/ONE70/TR Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00349300
Size: 700X28C Etrto: 28-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 213 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 115 Tech: HYPR/ZK/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00349400
Size: 700X28C Etrto: 28-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: CARBON Weight (g): 326 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 95 Tech: HYPR/K2/ONE70/TR Color: BLACK Application: ROAD