Got myself an amazing deal on this 2020 Aspero that I built up from a used frameset, fantastic bike but with limited official 42mm rear tire clearance. On my wheels that puts me at shopping for a 40c tire to make the most of the available space. I’m in agreement that bigger tires are better but just cannot utilize a 45/50/mtb tire.
The bike will primarily be ridden on pavement out to some local gravel roads which are not too chunky or technical, so I’d like to stick with a “faster” gravel tire, but I don’t want something thin that will puncture often. I currently have 38c gravelking SK and was considering a pair of 40mm gravelking SS but heard they are not very good. I’ve been told to look at Schwalbe G one RS pro and Spesh Pathfinders, does anyone else have any suggestions for a decently fast and robust gravel tire in 40mm?
by freewallabees
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Thundero.
Schwalbe G One RS Pro, or the RX Pro for a little more grip off-road
hutchinson caracal race, amazing tire
What is wrong with gravelking SS? I have just ordered it…
Pirelli Centurato RCX. Chefs kiss.
Gravelking X1s, 45/40 Front/Rear.
As u said u need fast rolling tyres. i recommand Vittoria Terreno Dry 38C.
And go tubeless if you haven’t already.
Very fast and has good grip in dry condiitons. Also it wears relatively fast.
I have 45mm G One RS tires on mine with Reserve 40/44 wheels (25mm IW). In dry conditions, the 45 rear is the largest I’d run, and I could fit a 50 up front for more volume and grip. For mud, a 40 rear and either 40/45 up front would be best.
Tufo Thundero