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Enve Hex - 700 x 44mm - Black

Enve Hex - 700 x 44mm - Black

The ENVE Hex (or HEX) is a newly released gravel tyre designed to bridge the gap between a fast-rolling road tyre and a high-traction off-road tyre. It features a unique "cat tongue" tread pattern inspired by the surface texture of a cat's tongue—with slightly ramped, directional hexagonal blocks that provide high braking and driving traction without increasing rolling resistance.

It is designed to be the perfect companion for ENVE's own G-Series and SES wheelsets, focusing on speed and "all-rounder" performance in mixed-to-dry conditions.

The ENVE Hex utilizes a nano-particle-enhanced rubber compound originally developed for their SES Race Day road tyres. This provides a supple ride quality while significantly reducing rolling resistance on hard-pack surfaces. The tread pattern is "de-coupled," meaning the individual hex blocks can flex independently to conform to uneven terrain, maintaining grip even when the ground is loose.

Usage Guide: Is the Hex right for you?

  • Best Terrain: Hard-pack dirt, "Hero Dirt," dry forest tracks, and paved transfer sections.

  • Weaknesses: Deep mud or thick clay. The tightly spaced hex blocks are designed for speed and can "clog" if the mud is particularly sticky.

  • Versatility: If you find the Vittoria Terreno Dry too slippery in the corners or the Schwalbe G-One RS too fragile, the ENVE Hex sits right in the middle—offering race-day speed with much better "all-day" durability.

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THE DETAIL

Technology & Terrain

  • Cat-Tongue Tread: The tiny hexagonal lugs are slightly ramped for speed but have a sharp backside. This provides a "mechanical lock" when braking or climbing steep, loose slopes, much like the sandpaper-like texture of a cat's tongue.

  • Hookless Optimised: Designed specifically for modern hookless (TSS) rims. It features a high-modulus Kevlar bead and a reinforced "chafer strip" at the bead to prevent air leaks and protect the tyre against the rim edge during impacts.

  • Carapace Protection: The tyre features a sub-tread puncture barrier to protect against thorns and glass, along with a "pinch-flat bumper" near the bead to reduce the risk of snake-bite flats when running low pressures.

  • Scaled Tread: The size of the hexagonal blocks is scaled based on the tyre width—so the 48mm version has slightly larger lugs than the 40mm version to maintain consistent handling characteristics.

Key Features

  • Supple 120 TPI Casing: Provides a high-quality "feel" and allows the tyre to deform around rocks and roots rather than bouncing over them.

  • Dual Tread Zones: Lower-profile hex blocks in the centre for speed, with progressively taller and more widely spaced lugs on the shoulders for cornering bite.

  • Tubeless Ready: Can be run with tubes, but is optimized for a tubeless setup with ENVE or other high-end sealant.

  • Aesthetic Options: Available in classic Black or a modern Tan (Skinwall) finish.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specification 700 x 40c 700 x 44c 700 x 48c
ETRTO Size 40-622 44-622 48-622
Weight 430g 450g 460g
TPI (Threads Per Inch) 120 TPI 120 TPI 120 TPI
Pressure Range 20�51psi 20�51psi 20�51psi
Compound Nano-Particle Nano-Particle Nano-Particle
Rim Compatibility Hookless & Hooked Hookless & Hooked Hookless & Hooked
Internal Rim Width 19mm�25mm 21mm�27mm 23mm�30mm
Specification 700 x 40c
ETRTO Size 40-622
Weight 430g
TPI (Threads Per Inch) 120 TPI
Pressure Range 20�51psi
Compound Nano-Particle
Rim Compatibility Hookless & Hooked
Internal Rim Width 19mm�25mm
Specification 700 x 44c
ETRTO Size 44-622
Weight 450g
TPI (Threads Per Inch) 120 TPI
Pressure Range 20�51psi
Compound Nano-Particle
Rim Compatibility Hookless & Hooked
Internal Rim Width 21mm�27mm
Specification 700 x 48c
ETRTO Size 48-622
Weight 460g
TPI (Threads Per Inch) 120 TPI
Pressure Range 20�51psi
Compound Nano-Particle
Rim Compatibility Hookless & Hooked
Internal Rim Width 23mm�30mm
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