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29 x 2 Continental Race Kings are my current favorite in the East Bay/Marin.
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Schwalbe G One R, 45
OkConstruction2800 on
I’m no expert since I’ve only ridden these, but I’m running Kenda flintridge 700×40 and it’s been great for me. It rolls fast on pavement and grips very well on gravel.
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What don’t you like about your pathfinders?
Dangy_D on
Renee herse Manastash ridge. It’s the biggest tire I can fit, but also the big knobs suit the wet and muddy riding I do. Plus the endurance casing is very robust and still seems relatively supple.
ZeSly on
Pirelli Cinturato M. Had them in 50mm (enjoyed so much this size) on my previous bike and bought some 45mm because of limitations on the new bike frame. Never had a puncture, and they can handle every situation : dry, mud, road and even snow 😎
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So far, Pirelli cinturato 45 m very predictable slide and grip.
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The ones you already have m8 – enjoy those tires
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It depends a lot on the kind of gravel you ride. I keep two sets of gravel tires; Maxxis Minion DH and Continental GP5000 – two pretty different types of tire for two pretty different types of gravel riding.
So what do you tend to ride on most often, or alternately, what’s the most extreme surface you want to be prepared for?
Jeeroenn on
Currently on Schwalbe G-One RS 40mm and they handle everything well, except for mud.
The G-One Ultrabite Evo’s have handled everything for me so far. Loads of grip and great in corners. Not the best if you roll on tarmac a lot though.
rkj__ on
No plans to switch away from the Pathfinders. While I agree they are not the most confidence inspiring on fast downhill corners, the reality is it’s pretty manageable for my recreational riding.
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Maxxis ramblers
PuzzledActuator1 on
Just switched to pirelli cinturato H in 45 for everyday riding and I’ve become a big fan. Thinking of grabbing the M versions in 50mm for gnarlier stuff.
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i ran 2.1 thunderburts this entire season. From single track to road riding and everything in between. Multiple races and very happy with them.
Ok_Bit_876456 on
Without reading I’m guessing no one else will recommend these, but Michelin Power Gravel. They roll well, have surprisingly good grip for the thread pattern and they are very puncture resistant. Easy tubeless installation too.
B1ker1 on
I find the pathfinders 42 are the best. Super fast on pavement and great on gravel, even some mud
GT4130 on
challenge getaway pro htlr 40
Glarmj on
Tufo Thundero all day long.
1zpqm9 on
Spesh Pathfinder Pro for speed/mix of pavement in 42. If speed isn’t a factor then Pirelli Cinturato H for more cushion in 45 width.
bradleybaddlands on
Challenge Getaway with Challenge Gravel Grinders as second choice.
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Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H 45mm. Very fast rolling tires
Useless_or_inept on
What surfaces are you riding on?
Personally I have Pirelli Cinturato 700x40c on the back, 700x40c Schwalbe G-One Ultrabite on the front. Both are slightly worn but they still have good grip, it’s perfect for winter training routes (60% badly-maintained forestry & farm roads, 20% singletrack, 20% connecting tarmac).
I’m training for two big events in April which are on high quality gravel, so the same tyres should be perfect if I wear down the tread a little more by April. But if those events have extremely bad weather forecast, or somehow I do epic training in the next 3 months and wear the tyres down slick, I’ll replace these two tyres just before the event.
In future, probably more Pirelli Cinturato, that’s my favourite on gravel. When I was a road rider, it had to be Continental, always Continental.
Happy riding!
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pls share more about your bike on r/divergegravelbikes
apvs on
Tufo Thundero 700x40C. Damn fast on hardpack/tarmac, good grip on moderately deep dirt/sand.
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29 x 2 Continental Race Kings are my current favorite in the East Bay/Marin.
Schwalbe G One R, 45
I’m no expert since I’ve only ridden these, but I’m running Kenda flintridge 700×40 and it’s been great for me. It rolls fast on pavement and grips very well on gravel.
What don’t you like about your pathfinders?
Renee herse Manastash ridge. It’s the biggest tire I can fit, but also the big knobs suit the wet and muddy riding I do. Plus the endurance casing is very robust and still seems relatively supple.
Pirelli Cinturato M. Had them in 50mm (enjoyed so much this size) on my previous bike and bought some 45mm because of limitations on the new bike frame. Never had a puncture, and they can handle every situation : dry, mud, road and even snow 😎
So far, Pirelli cinturato 45 m very predictable slide and grip.
The ones you already have m8 – enjoy those tires
It depends a lot on the kind of gravel you ride. I keep two sets of gravel tires; Maxxis Minion DH and Continental GP5000 – two pretty different types of tire for two pretty different types of gravel riding.
So what do you tend to ride on most often, or alternately, what’s the most extreme surface you want to be prepared for?
Currently on Schwalbe G-One RS 40mm and they handle everything well, except for mud.
The G-One Ultrabite Evo’s have handled everything for me so far. Loads of grip and great in corners. Not the best if you roll on tarmac a lot though.
No plans to switch away from the Pathfinders. While I agree they are not the most confidence inspiring on fast downhill corners, the reality is it’s pretty manageable for my recreational riding.
Maxxis ramblers
Just switched to pirelli cinturato H in 45 for everyday riding and I’ve become a big fan. Thinking of grabbing the M versions in 50mm for gnarlier stuff.
i ran 2.1 thunderburts this entire season. From single track to road riding and everything in between. Multiple races and very happy with them.
Without reading I’m guessing no one else will recommend these, but Michelin Power Gravel. They roll well, have surprisingly good grip for the thread pattern and they are very puncture resistant. Easy tubeless installation too.
I find the pathfinders 42 are the best. Super fast on pavement and great on gravel, even some mud
challenge getaway pro htlr 40
Tufo Thundero all day long.
Spesh Pathfinder Pro for speed/mix of pavement in 42. If speed isn’t a factor then Pirelli Cinturato H for more cushion in 45 width.
Challenge Getaway with Challenge Gravel Grinders as second choice.
Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H 45mm. Very fast rolling tires
What surfaces are you riding on?
Personally I have Pirelli Cinturato 700x40c on the back, 700x40c Schwalbe G-One Ultrabite on the front. Both are slightly worn but they still have good grip, it’s perfect for winter training routes (60% badly-maintained forestry & farm roads, 20% singletrack, 20% connecting tarmac).
I’m training for two big events in April which are on high quality gravel, so the same tyres should be perfect if I wear down the tread a little more by April. But if those events have extremely bad weather forecast, or somehow I do epic training in the next 3 months and wear the tyres down slick, I’ll replace these two tyres just before the event.
In future, probably more Pirelli Cinturato, that’s my favourite on gravel. When I was a road rider, it had to be Continental, always Continental.
Happy riding!
pls share more about your bike on r/divergegravelbikes
Tufo Thundero 700x40C. Damn fast on hardpack/tarmac, good grip on moderately deep dirt/sand.