Maxxis tyres are a return to good old-fashioned quality. 'Made-in-Taiwan' is your clue - the Maxxis Overdrive range are all made in Taiwan, so if you care about quality, you can still get it. That means durable rubber compounds, excellent cornering traction, strong sidewalls, and easy fitting. The Overdrive Excel is the more puncture resistant of the Maxxis range of commuter/general purpose tyres - the 'Silk Shield' under-tread barrier will repel most of the glass and other junk that causes at least 90% of punctures out on the road. 

 

The Maxxis Overdrive Excel comes with a reflective sidewall strip which adds vital side-on visibility for your late evening and early morning commutes. Side-on visiblity from reflective tyre strips is important because it helps drivers to identify that there is a bicycle crossing in front of them well before the cyclist is within headlight range. That really matters if you're out after dark, and is a darn good reason to choose the Maxxis Overdrive tyres for your commuter bike.