I ordered a size 28 for my rim brake carbon zipp 404 NSW wheels. This is the second set of tires I purchased., not because I wore them out. It's because I first purchased the size 25 tires and they seem to be very hard and feel like they're smaller in size. But, if you don't go any lower than the size 28, you will be just fine. It does make a difference! Size 25 on these wheels were just way too hard so I wasted money and re-purchase a size 28 keep that in mind. Also, too when you're using tube type tires on tube type rims no problem mounting these on the wheels, that's really important.
I ordered a size 28 for my rim brake carbon zipp 404 NSW wheels . This is the second set of tires I purchased., not because I wore them out. It's because I first purchased the size 25 tires and they seem to be very hard and feel like they're smaller in size. . But if you don't go any lower than the size 28, you will be just fine. It does make a difference. ! Size 25 on these wheels were just way too hard so I wasted money and re-purchase a size 28 keep that in mind . Also, too when you're using tube type tires on tube type rims no problem mounting these on the wheels.. that's really important
This review is for the redesigned PRO version of this tire.
This is an amazing all-round tire with very even transition of knobs throughout the tire. It actually can hook up quite decent up front as the knobs go pretty far to the outside of the tire. Mounted on 28mm internal rim these 45mm blew up to 46.5mm WAM.
Ran this at unbound XL with zero flats and have continued to punish them on all kinds of terrain with no issues so far. Very satisfied with road feel and capabilities on chunky stuff. I really don't see why you would run the RS version now that these are so dang fast and likely better tread protection.
They roll as you expect for the tread pattern. Hook up well in loose, chunky,rocky, and soft stuff. Did great on a long single track climb with mostly decomposed granite. No washing out front or rear. A little noisy and slower rolling on tarmac than other tires with shallower or closer set lugs. Definitely overkill if 30% or more of your riding is pavement or if the gravel is predictable. Both tires weight out the about 620g but it is a pretty robust tire for the intended use.
