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EKOÏ expands its road catalogue with two tubeless tyres built for today’s riding: a 28 mm performance option and a 32 mm that fully embraces the “wide & low pressure” trend.
Both share the same technical base: 120 TPI casing, folding bead, internal reinforcement, performance-focused compound, Japanese manufacture.
A notable move in an industry where production is rarely based in Japan – a byword for consistency and high standards.
🚀 In short:
EKOÏ launches two tubeless tyres: a 28 mm for performance and a 32 mm for comfort at low pressure.
The tyres are made in Japan, with a 120 TPI casing and a performance-oriented compound.
Promotional pricing makes these tyres attractive at €60 a pair, despite “non-promo” prices that lack credibility.
Positioned as an all-round road tyre (not gravel), the EK Road Perf 28 aims to be fast, robust, and usable year round.
EKOÏ presents it as the culmination of two years of development, designed for riders seeking a balance of efficiency, comfort, and reliability.
The 28 mm size is optimised for 21 to 23 mm internal rims, now prevalent on modern carbon road wheels.
The goal: keep a consistent tyre-rim profile and reduce drag.
HD reinforcement claims +20% cut resistance, for extra security on long rides and rough roads.
The slightly textured tread aims to stabilise grip on wet roads, a point often underestimated with performance-oriented tyres.
At 270 g, it’s competitive for a reinforced tubeless tyre, while offering a supple 120 TPI casing that filters vibrations well.
While the 28 mm targets sporty versatility, the TT Perf 32 embraces a different philosophy: riding fast with less pressure.
A stance aligned with the current peloton trend: wider sections, lower pressures, improved real-world speed on imperfect roads.
At 32 mm, rolling resistance drops as pressure decreases, which may seem counterintuitive to riders used to “hard” tyres.
EKOÏ emphasises this point: the TT Perf 32 is designed to be fast even at low pressure, thanks to its large air volume and a compound focused on rolling efficiency.
The larger contact patch improves:
This is a tyre that targets both speed and control, especially for long rides, sportives, or worn surfaces.
32 mm tyres absorb vibrations far better than a 28 mm.
On 3 to 6 hour rides (and longer), the comfort difference is significant: less muscular fatigue and an ability to maintain a steady pace.
310 g for a wide reinforced tyre is a rather competitive figure.
It sits in the lower range of performance-oriented 32 mm tubeless tyres.
With these two tyres, EKOÏ aims to offer a credible alternative to the market’s benchmarks, leaning on Japanese manufacturing and a coherent balance of efficiency and robustness.
The EK Road Perf 28 will suit riders who want a fast, reliable everyday tyre, while the TT Perf 32 follows the current “wider to go faster” trend, with real gains in stability and long-distance comfort.
One point is worth highlighting, however:
the price shown “before discount”, widely crossed out during promo campaigns, remains a well-known habit at EKOÏ.
The tyres become extremely attractive at €60 a pair, but the “non-promo” price lacks credibility compared with today’s market and competing references. It’s a detail… but it matters, especially for a discerning audience.
Beyond that, the spec sheet is coherent, Japanese manufacturing is a real argument, and on paper these two models can appeal to those who want performance tubeless without blowing the budget, the real budget, not the one shown in red and crossed out.
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