Awesome, they are fun bikes to ride! I used to ride fixed, but having the ability to coast really makes the bike more versatile, almost like a geared road bike.
I think it entirely depends on the gravel you are riding. Around our way even the forest paths have some pretty chunky or sandy sections that would overwhelm a tyre less than 32.
I ride in similar conditions you showed on this ride. I'm thinking about getting either a Wabi Special or Classic in a few months. I want to build a comfortable casual bike. I'll probably go with the 32s. Do you think that would make much difference? Really enjoy your videos.
I’d have to test. I’ve ridden 32 gp 4 seasons on my wabi thunder, and they were better on gravel. The classic and special can squeeze in a 32 if you put the rear wheel all the way back. I did a video on the clearances. 32s measure 30 on the narrow wabi wheels that come on the classic and special, you should be good with those!
True, but gravel is a blanket statement for off-road. This was fine for this "light" gravel, and can probably even handle some medium gravel. For "all" gravel, I'd want either a 38 or 40mm tire.
I'd say don't bother. If you're lucky enough to find road-like gravel then yes you can probably get away with it but you'll be slow and it won't be fun.
i love the connected-to-bike feel of single speed. My steed is a Throne TRKLRD, 30mm front / 28mm rear (max i could fit between the forks)
Awesome, they are fun bikes to ride! I used to ride fixed, but having the ability to coast really makes the bike more versatile, almost like a geared road bike.
I think it entirely depends on the gravel you are riding. Around our way even the forest paths have some pretty chunky or sandy sections that would overwhelm a tyre less than 32.
Agree, the wider the tire the less careful you have to be.
Nice route. Nice film as usual. Apart from the extra post ride bike cleaning (grit in the chain), the only thing that would scare me is the sand.
Thanks! Another plus for a single speed. $12 chains, and much faster/easier to clean up.
I ride in similar conditions you showed on this ride. I'm thinking about getting either a Wabi Special or Classic in a few months. I want to build a comfortable casual bike. I'll probably go with the 32s. Do you think that would make much difference? Really enjoy your videos.
I’d have to test. I’ve ridden 32 gp 4 seasons on my wabi thunder, and they were better on gravel. The classic and special can squeeze in a 32 if you put the rear wheel all the way back. I did a video on the clearances. 32s measure 30 on the narrow wabi wheels that come on the classic and special, you should be good with those!
@@tommilano5431 thanks for the response, I’ll look for that video. When I do decide to order I’ll call them with some more questions.
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Thanks for watching, and hope this helps!
32mm are not slower, they feel slower due to the lower pressure.
They spin up slower and are slower at higher speeds, supposedly.
I own a Giant revolt Advanced 2 2022 model
Nice! So you can fit proper wide gravel tires.
IRC Marbella comes in 28mm and 26? Both measuring a mm or so narrower when mounted.
Those would work for bikes with small clearances.
Tom that is not gravel road. Im from Calgary, Ab and gravel road is s small rock . I tried a 32 mm cyclocross and my tyre is sinking in the gravel.
True, but gravel is a blanket statement for off-road. This was fine for this "light" gravel, and can probably even handle some medium gravel. For "all" gravel, I'd want either a 38 or 40mm tire.
32mm 60psi
That would work great for light to medium gravel.
I'd say don't bother. If you're lucky enough to find road-like gravel then yes you can probably get away with it but you'll be slow and it won't be fun.
Agree, thanks.