Which front tire? I’ll join a 100-mile gravel race. The terrain is pretty rocky and potentially muddy. Last year I used Sworks Pathfinder 29×1.8 and I loved it. This year I’d like to use 50mm but I don’t have many options. What tire would you pick and why? Tubeless for sure
by juan_pablito
4 Comments
if it’s muddy you might be better off with the extra clearance of the 48’s. honestly don’t think you would notice the difference between 48 and 50, and pathfinder pros are already a very fast tire. if it’s grip you want go for the racekings
Bicycle Rolling Resistance will let you filter by available size and get some ideas for highly-rated tires. Gran Fondo also does a gravel tire big group review every couple of years and I trust their judgment. I’m generally running high volume slicks so I’m not much help
Maxxis Ravagers for the conditions you describe
I’d subscribe to the dylan johnson school of thought and run the race kings,