Good tire, have about 1,500 miles between 2 bike, 28mm on both. One pair mounted Shimano Ultegra and the other pair on Reserve wheels. Running both with tubes.
I found they are just as good as the 5000 for tire protection but are a little slower. Thing that I like about them is I can get them off and on with no problem if I get a flat. I may go back to 5000 at some point. I have had good luck with them so far.
I got these looking to add some efficiency to my winter road bike. Ordered a 32 for the rear to give some cushion and a 30 for the front to save some aero efficiency.
I read another review on here stating that these inflated quite narrow on a very old and outdated Mavic Reflex rim. Well, they also run very narrow on my Enve SES clincher rims, so so I had to exchange the 30 for a 34 and am running 34 rear 32 front. I would say that the N.EXT 32c on most rims (~18mm internal) are gonna sit like a typical 28 sits. This is surprising, because on my wife�s bike we put Rubino 30c, which like the N.EXT are also nylon and vulcanized, and they are absolutely huge, measuring easily at 32. But, those are tubeless and on wider rims. I think safe to say, go a size higher than you think you should, otherwise, you�re gonna be riding very small tires relative to what you expected. Not sure if the N.EXT TLR run bigger?
Now the good. Holy heck these things are light and supple. They go on super easy. On the road they feel crazy smooth and efficient. Can�t really speak to puncture resistance because I don�t flat a lot, and part of the reason is that I don�t ride horrible roads or run over sharp things often. Go figure.
The tires are excellent for long road rides as they are extremely comfortable. Good puncture resistance and confidence inspiring handling characteristics. Cannot comment on expected longevity as only have about 500 miles on this set.
So far very impressed by the ride and feeling and durability of these tires. Bought 24s and probably will trial 26s next go around, (no puns intended! )
Super easy to install even on Tubless rims!
Smoother than any tire I�ve ever had and I�m 69 yo, so I�ve been thru many!
I havent ridden em yet but on my mavic reflex ceramics the 32s only measure out a hair over 27 when pumped up to 95psi so woefully undersized. Will leave em a few days and see if they stretch at all.
This is a great tire. Rolls smoothly, and noticeably faster than the other tires I�ve used.
Bought these in size 30mm. Super easy to put on and take off which is great because you're going to be changing tubes often. Never had so many flats, both front and back, in such a short time period and after waking up today to find another flat after yesterday's ride I'm giving up on them after < 500 miles.
Seriously, are these defective? Bottom line, I spent way too much on these to have to deal with so many flats.
I have these 28mm tires on both my wife and my Aethos. We both like the low rolling resistance and shock absorption.
Fast and comfortable riding tire. I bought 2 in 30mm size and liked them so much I bought 2 more!
