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abc24611 on
Hi guys!
I’m about to upgrade tires on my gravel bike for the first time. There are so many options, I’m pretty lost. I ride 95% gravel/crappy asphalt roads (farm land). Very little singletrack or mud.
I’m looking for some good quality tires that are fast, comfortable and relatively puncture resistant. Around 38-40mm.
I’m 6’1″/190lbs. My bike is a Felt Broam.
Budget is around $100 pr tire.
Can anyone recommend me something that will suit my needs?
sandernote809 on
I have Panasonic gravel Kings on a couple of my bikes and I absolutely love them!!! they actually held up on some pretty rough single track a couple times
ichor8750 on
Cinturato gravel H’s or Ms if there’s plenty of mud and rock
dumptruckbhadie on
I’ve always run schwalbe the G-one R was a great tire super grippy for what they are and rill plenty fast. Changed over to the Overlander because I’m doing bit of touring this year and wanted something a bit beefier. Still very quick tire for what it is especially if set up tubeless on a nice wheel
ConfidentSnow6434 on
I have Tufo Thundero 40mm for almost two years already (~6k km), they aren’t worn out yet. I’m using tubes and didn’t have a flat during this period. Also, they are quick!
DDkMatt on
Hutchinson : Touareg 40mm in the front, Overide 40mm for the rear , 127tpi
4ppletr0n on
Currently running the 47 vittoria terreno dry, which are really nice,
Perviously running 40c conti terra trail on the front and terra speed on the rear
bagel_union on
I often ride road to reach gravel – really like terraspeed 40c
graemederoux on
Cava robusta 42
Keroshii on
All depends on what you’re trying to accomplish my guy. Some context would be useful for reccomendations. Conditions, size widths, types of trails you ride, road/gravel/singletrack splits etc
symbi0nt on
[Here](https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/cx-gravel-reviews) is a fun resource that compiles a bit of rolling resistance info and rating – do with that what you will. Seems like just trying out some different options from the popular players in the game might be a decent plan over time. See what ya dig. Cheers!
xX_HDGamer57_Xx on
Does something depend on, what for..? Which road surface is available in your region and so…
Feendster on
Gravelking SK+ has been good to me on 2 continents North America and Africa.
chattycat1000 on
If your on hard pack gravel Vittoria terreno dry
CriticismSure3870 on
Don’t get Riddlers, they suck
Initialised on
WTB Riddler are good for ~37-42mm.
Noc87 on
Pathfinder.
Ecstatic-Profit8139 on
everyone is sleeping on Terravail Cannonballs. great tires, very fast!
prophetdeafening on
Tubeless and the largest your frame is rated for.
I got a ton of worry free mileage out of some Gravel King SKs, great all around.
Ran half a year with Cinturato Hs before selling the wheelset. Felt fast, liked them in gravel and dirt, lost grip in the slightest mud.
Terreno drys died from a nail that hit the tread and out the sidewall. Great on tarmac, good on gravel, but sketchy deep/loose gravel, seemed to be wearing quickly.
Decided to not try and chase speed with tires and I’ve been on Ramblers for the last month, so far I’m happy.
No_Information3325 on
I really like the Schwalbe g-one r. Never had the feeling im slipping no matter the terrain. Ridden on everything from asphalt to single trails in all weather conditions. They just don’t last the longest time. I got them in 40mm but will get the 45mm when it’s time to replace them.
TechnicalDisaster79 on
The new gravel king x1 is really impressive.
Dino_Sore98 on
Well, there are gravel roads and GRAVEL roads. Perhaps you can clarify if your local roads are smooth dirt or chunky stones and rocks? Also, are you running tubeless?
My riding tends to be mostly multi-surface (paved and smooth dirt roads, as well as very rocky and chunky roads). I have the Kenda Alluvium Pros (far right in your photo) in both 35 and 40mm. They are a great all-around tire. They roll well on paved roads, but also hold up on the nasty stuff. Best of all, they last forever and seem to be pretty flat resistant. If your riding is a bit rougher, I would recommend the Kenda Flintridge. Also a pretty good all around tire but leans a little more to the gravel end of the spectrum. (Note that both of my 40mm Kendas measure out at 43-44mm on a 24mm inner-width rim). They also come in a 45mm size.
I have also used the Specialized Pathfinder Pro and recommend that as well.
Don’t overthink the tire thing. There are a lot of good options. I tend to stick with tires that are durable and easy to mount up tubeless. I won’t use GravelKings anymore because they were a pain-in-the-ass to mount on my Stans and DT Swiss wheels. The Kendas and Specialized have been easy to set up with my wheels.
One other tire I really like is the Donnelly X’Plor MSO. Unfortunately, I ran into a couple of samples that had bad casings, so I am hesitant to buy them again.
bigredbicycles on
If there’s no mud, and the roads are fairly well drained, aim for a center slick (like in the second photo from the left) or low center tread (far right photo), as these tires will roll quickly.
I’d avoid the Gravelking SK (far left photo) as I don’t find them to be good at anything: fairly slow on pavement, not a lot of grip on corners/descents, and they pack up with mud easily.
I only ride slicks even in sticky mud. Rene Herse make great tires.
Liolanse on
tufo tenduro 40mm or bigger.
Middle_Net_3653 on
I have got continental terra speed 40mm. They are excellent.
HooveHearted1962 on
Maxxis Receptor 40mm……75% asphalt, 25% light gravel……fast and subtle.
microwaveric on
WTB Resolute is surprisingly fast for a knobby tread, pretty light, and pretty cheap.
mikasch29 on
I love my G-One Bites but they have a few different variants depending on how grippy you want it.
jvstone172 on
I’ve been pretty impressed with my WTB Ventures
Adventurous_Fact8418 on
Depends entirely on what your goals are and if you need more of a knobby or more of a slick. I’ve ridden a lot of tires and for me, the best mixed use is the American Classic Kimberlite. They’re like half the price of a many gravel tires, but I’d pay more for them given the performance.
D1omidis on
I love my Cinturato M for rowdier gravel & single track. Only tried 700×45 cause that was the widest when I got them, but would go 50s if your frame/fork would fit them.
For milder trails & pavement mixed in, I love Pathfinder Pros. Did a season on 42s, but now got 47s and they are notably comfier and grippier – but the front is still easier to wash vs a Cinturato Gravel M.
If I was buying a new gravel/drop-bar bike that was off road focused, I pull a “Dylan Johnson” and go for something with MTB tire clearance to run fast XC tires like a Conti Raceking 29×2.2. Probably a Lauf Seigla.
I’ve ridden my XC HT and my gravel bike back to back, and I don’t think there is a huge difference in rolling resistance between a Raceking and a Gravel M going up, but the grip on the DH sections is in a different league.
blablahblah-com on
Gravel king x1 rips
No_Heart_8784 on
Wtb raddler 44 up front, Riddler 45 out back. Sick combo gets me wherever I need to go
MariachiArchery on
Schwalbe G One R
lunchtimeniga on
I have the ones on the very far left, tread wears somewhat quickly but quick rolling tire with pretty good grip
TemporaryGuide8225 on
I’m running g one ultrabite good on and off road
Independence_1991 on
Reading the comments, it definitely depends on the type of trails you ride that would determine the type of tread you require.
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Hi guys!
I’m about to upgrade tires on my gravel bike for the first time. There are so many options, I’m pretty lost. I ride 95% gravel/crappy asphalt roads (farm land). Very little singletrack or mud.
I’m looking for some good quality tires that are fast, comfortable and relatively puncture resistant. Around 38-40mm.
I’m 6’1″/190lbs. My bike is a Felt Broam.
Budget is around $100 pr tire.
Can anyone recommend me something that will suit my needs?
I have Panasonic gravel Kings on a couple of my bikes and I absolutely love them!!! they actually held up on some pretty rough single track a couple times
Cinturato gravel H’s or Ms if there’s plenty of mud and rock
I’ve always run schwalbe the G-one R was a great tire super grippy for what they are and rill plenty fast. Changed over to the Overlander because I’m doing bit of touring this year and wanted something a bit beefier. Still very quick tire for what it is especially if set up tubeless on a nice wheel
I have Tufo Thundero 40mm for almost two years already (~6k km), they aren’t worn out yet. I’m using tubes and didn’t have a flat during this period. Also, they are quick!
Hutchinson : Touareg 40mm in the front, Overide 40mm for the rear , 127tpi
Currently running the 47 vittoria terreno dry, which are really nice,
Perviously running 40c conti terra trail on the front and terra speed on the rear
I often ride road to reach gravel – really like terraspeed 40c
Cava robusta 42
All depends on what you’re trying to accomplish my guy. Some context would be useful for reccomendations. Conditions, size widths, types of trails you ride, road/gravel/singletrack splits etc
[Here](https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/cx-gravel-reviews) is a fun resource that compiles a bit of rolling resistance info and rating – do with that what you will. Seems like just trying out some different options from the popular players in the game might be a decent plan over time. See what ya dig. Cheers!
Does something depend on, what for..? Which road surface is available in your region and so…
Gravelking SK+ has been good to me on 2 continents North America and Africa.
If your on hard pack gravel Vittoria terreno dry
Don’t get Riddlers, they suck
WTB Riddler are good for ~37-42mm.
Pathfinder.
everyone is sleeping on Terravail Cannonballs. great tires, very fast!
Tubeless and the largest your frame is rated for.
I got a ton of worry free mileage out of some Gravel King SKs, great all around.
Ran half a year with Cinturato Hs before selling the wheelset. Felt fast, liked them in gravel and dirt, lost grip in the slightest mud.
Terreno drys died from a nail that hit the tread and out the sidewall. Great on tarmac, good on gravel, but sketchy deep/loose gravel, seemed to be wearing quickly.
Decided to not try and chase speed with tires and I’ve been on Ramblers for the last month, so far I’m happy.
I really like the Schwalbe g-one r. Never had the feeling im slipping no matter the terrain. Ridden on everything from asphalt to single trails in all weather conditions. They just don’t last the longest time. I got them in 40mm but will get the 45mm when it’s time to replace them.
The new gravel king x1 is really impressive.
Well, there are gravel roads and GRAVEL roads. Perhaps you can clarify if your local roads are smooth dirt or chunky stones and rocks? Also, are you running tubeless?
My riding tends to be mostly multi-surface (paved and smooth dirt roads, as well as very rocky and chunky roads). I have the Kenda Alluvium Pros (far right in your photo) in both 35 and 40mm. They are a great all-around tire. They roll well on paved roads, but also hold up on the nasty stuff. Best of all, they last forever and seem to be pretty flat resistant. If your riding is a bit rougher, I would recommend the Kenda Flintridge. Also a pretty good all around tire but leans a little more to the gravel end of the spectrum. (Note that both of my 40mm Kendas measure out at 43-44mm on a 24mm inner-width rim). They also come in a 45mm size.
I have also used the Specialized Pathfinder Pro and recommend that as well.
Don’t overthink the tire thing. There are a lot of good options. I tend to stick with tires that are durable and easy to mount up tubeless. I won’t use GravelKings anymore because they were a pain-in-the-ass to mount on my Stans and DT Swiss wheels. The Kendas and Specialized have been easy to set up with my wheels.
One other tire I really like is the Donnelly X’Plor MSO. Unfortunately, I ran into a couple of samples that had bad casings, so I am hesitant to buy them again.
If there’s no mud, and the roads are fairly well drained, aim for a center slick (like in the second photo from the left) or low center tread (far right photo), as these tires will roll quickly.
I’d avoid the Gravelking SK (far left photo) as I don’t find them to be good at anything: fairly slow on pavement, not a lot of grip on corners/descents, and they pack up with mud easily.
I’m partial to Tervail tires as their casing options are really good, tread patterns are specific to certain types of terrain/riding, and they mount up nice and easy. Something like the [Washburn](https://www.teravail.com/product/teravail-washburn-tire-384009-1.htm) would probably suit you well. Besides Teravail, [Specialized Pathfinders](https://www.specialized.com/us/en/pathfinder-pro-2bliss-ready/p/157870?color=237517-157870) are a popular tire for that type of terrain/surface. The [Maxxis Reaver](https://www.maxxis.com/us/tire/reaver/) might also be a good choice.
Almost all manufacturers/brands have a tire like this, Vittoria has the[ Terreno Dry](https://vittoria.com/products/terreno-dry-gravel-endurance), Pirelli [Cinturato All Road ](https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-ww/bike/tyres/catalogue/cinturato-all-road)or [Gravel H](https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-ww/bike/tyres/catalogue/cinturato-gravel-h).
I only ride slicks even in sticky mud. Rene Herse make great tires.
tufo tenduro 40mm or bigger.
I have got continental terra speed 40mm. They are excellent.
Maxxis Receptor 40mm……75% asphalt, 25% light gravel……fast and subtle.
WTB Resolute is surprisingly fast for a knobby tread, pretty light, and pretty cheap.
I love my G-One Bites but they have a few different variants depending on how grippy you want it.
I’ve been pretty impressed with my WTB Ventures
Depends entirely on what your goals are and if you need more of a knobby or more of a slick. I’ve ridden a lot of tires and for me, the best mixed use is the American Classic Kimberlite. They’re like half the price of a many gravel tires, but I’d pay more for them given the performance.
I love my Cinturato M for rowdier gravel & single track. Only tried 700×45 cause that was the widest when I got them, but would go 50s if your frame/fork would fit them.
For milder trails & pavement mixed in, I love Pathfinder Pros. Did a season on 42s, but now got 47s and they are notably comfier and grippier – but the front is still easier to wash vs a Cinturato Gravel M.
If I was buying a new gravel/drop-bar bike that was off road focused, I pull a “Dylan Johnson” and go for something with MTB tire clearance to run fast XC tires like a Conti Raceking 29×2.2. Probably a Lauf Seigla.
I’ve ridden my XC HT and my gravel bike back to back, and I don’t think there is a huge difference in rolling resistance between a Raceking and a Gravel M going up, but the grip on the DH sections is in a different league.
Gravel king x1 rips
Wtb raddler 44 up front, Riddler 45 out back. Sick combo gets me wherever I need to go
Schwalbe G One R
I have the ones on the very far left, tread wears somewhat quickly but quick rolling tire with pretty good grip
I’m running g one ultrabite good on and off road
Reading the comments, it definitely depends on the type of trails you ride that would determine the type of tread you require.