i'm looking for a roast of my 650b gavel bike with wet screams on them 🤣 just really fucks up my road & gravel friends , but i ride mostly mtbs and had them laying around , i just have to trigger someone every so often, kinda fun 🙄😂
Nice Job. For some guy on the internet, you did an amazing job of breaking down the important information and explaining it... much better than a lot of longer videos from some other guys on the internet.
Running two different tires or two different sizes is also a great way to tune in how your bike feels! A tire with a smoother tread in the rear reduces rolling resistance, while something a little gnarlier up front gives you a little more bite and confidence in the front of the bike. A fatter tire up front will also affect the geometry of the frame, slackening the geometry just a liiittle bit. The idea has been popular with bmx and mountain biking for a long time now, and I'm glad to see Ultradynamico applying the idea to gravel (in a cool matchy-matchy way too!). I personally like to put something with a smooth-ish center tread and cornering lugs on the rear, and something really sticky and more aggressive on the front.
I'm a roadie at heart so I went with the Challenge "Gravel Grinder" (a 42mm version of their Chicane CX tires). File tread in the center, nice shoulder knobs for the turns. They can handle everything but loose silt/sandy stuff (they spin out under power) but my "gravel" rides are always at least half on the road so I hate battling center knobs on asphalt. Maybe I'm doing this wrong...
My favourite bits of today’s vid: 1) 01:58 2) 03:43 3) 06:29 4) 07:06 My favourite ‘road / gravel / light off-road’ tyre is the Schwalbe Marathon on my Brompton H6L. Never had a puncture in 9 years, but after 3-4 years the schraeder valve can wear down and/or part company with the tube causing slow punctures, so I replace the tubes when I change tyres every 4,500 miles. PS I love your vids you put so much effort in they’re a pleasure to watch. 👍👏🏻❤️
Surly Extra Terrestrial. I use them on Salsa Fargo in spring / summer. Gravel, offroad, bikepaking, mostley in the Netherlands. Not so wonderful in wet conditions. Very good on the moon.
I really wanted to love the Gravel King SKs. I certainly did love the ride. They were fast and felt great. What I didn't like was the fit on my rims. I'm one of those "line the logo up with the valve stem" people, and it didn't take long (one ride) for me to notice the tires were slipping on the rims, and not just the rear. I thought maybe I had some old sealant on the inside of my rims and this was allowing the tires to slide, so I took them off and gave the tires and rims a good cleaning. They did the same thing. I did not have this problem with the Continentals I usually roll with. I'll be giving another brand a shot this year.
While I like the durability (pretty high) and price point (pretty low) of Gravelking SKs, they have one supremely aggravating quality- they pick up, and throw, more stones than any tire I’ve ever ridden. I’ve dubbed them “Gravelslings”! If you’re riding behind them, prepare to eat it. If YOU are riding them, you’ll likely end up with a lot of rocks in your pockets. I’m very intrigued by Panaracer’s recently released Gravelking SS. Haven’t tried them yet though. The smoother center likely will avoid the gravel sling effect. I’m currently on my second set of Specialized Pathfinder Pros. I first had the 38s and I am now running the 42s. When first switching to the 42s, the extra weight was very noticeable. I actually prefer the 38s for the riding I do. Either way, the smooth center is excellent for the riding here on the front range in CO where there generally is quite a bit of pavement en route to the gravel.
Hi Chuck, I’ve had a year (4500 km)on Gravelking SS’s in 44 and had Pathfinder Pro’s in 38 previously. I ride mostly long distance on bikepaths and hard pack gravel. I did like the Panaracer’s but am amazed by the SS. They do have a tendency to want to wash out on a high speed turn on chunkier gravel - once you know you anticipate. But wow do they roll fast. I’ve worn them out and have replaced them with the SS+. Have been curious of the Ultradynamico Cava though.. I do hope you try out the Semi-Slicks. Cheers!
Continue to enjoy your entertaining, yet informative videos. One thing to consider if running 650b wheels and riding lots of singletrack, look at XC 2.75 mountain bike tires. You might just find the perfect tire for the rough stuff that's fast rolling on the smooth stuff.
Great vid. My riding in Los Angeles skews more on the 'road' side of all-road, and I'm running a Rene Herse Barlow Pass 700x38. Absolutely love them. They rip on pavement, and the small-file tread is enough for the torn up, sandy roads in Griffith Park and Hollywood Hills. When they do break traction, I find it pretty predictable and controllable.
I have the same here in Vermont where it's a mix of dirt and pavement most rides. Feels really fast and handles even some woods roads. My bike came with Gravel King SK, which felt slow on pavement.
running 650b Pirelli Cinturato 45's with hard surface tread (they offer a chunky monkey version too), those babies fly over gravel and stick to the ground in the mud & ice, loving them.
Gravel racing or fast roadie day on smooth gravel / mixed surfaces: 32mm Panaracer Gravelking slicks or 32mm Donnelly MSOs. Smooth gravel, going quickly but not racing: 45mm Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass. Chunky, sloppy or snowy (or all three) mess: 50mm Gravelking SK. I run them all tubeless on various bikes.
I've been riding with 45mm Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M 650b's. Lov'em for the rougher stuff. I just bought another wheel set (Zipp 303s) fitted with 35mm Panaracer Gravelking SS's for those tarmac / light gravel loops. Haven't been able to try them out yet, however, as there's a foot of snow on the ground here.
Am kinda in love with my Ritchey WCS Shields (650b x 52....true story they say “52” on the sidewall, how dare they!) for rougher gravel. Prefer them to the GravelKing SKs. The Ritchey aren’t too heavy and they plenty fast and grippy. Having said that, still prefer something smoother (like the Byways) when things are smoooooooooooth. That’s why the lord created quick release.
Very informative Dustin, For my old school 26" setup I like a Schwalbe Land Cruiser tire for mixed gravel and road stuff. It's got a nice centre line and kind of a reversed pattern for the muddy stuff. It's ok on snow covered tarmac too for winter commuting.
Challenge Gravel Grinders minus and muddy outings, roll quickly, feel supple and have nice knobs (nice knob, knob!?) on the side for catching that slippery sliding decent corner!
WTB Senderos. Hubs had them on his all-rounder which he mainly road on the rode for nearly a year. The knobs are super helpful without slowing you down too much.
The WTB venture 47's roll surprisingly well on asphalt as well as gravel. I'm enjoying that tire. As well as WTB Riddler 45's for more full off-pavement conditions. Mountain biking, I leave to my mountain bike.
Just love my 650x47 WTB byways. Wet Co.Donegal on Ireland’s West Coast(not to be confused with West Coast of America..) even in mud and loose gravel they perform. Run around 35psi
WTB Resolutes on my Trek Crockett cross frame. Awesome in most of the terrain I ride. From gnarly MTB single track to roads (to get to the action!) They kinda suck in loose gravel, but doesn't everything? Plus they make my bike look sexy!
I love Specialized Pathfinder Pro's 38. I just lower pressure when I'm mostly on gravel and run a bit higher pressure when mostly on pavement. Very versatile tyre
Teravail tires for me!. Rolling a Trek Crockett cross bike 19mm internal width (700c) 38cm Rutland up front 38cm Cannonball out da back. Will try some 40s soon. Great video. Thanks again
Was running Panaracer SK 700c 43mm but they struggled and slipped on sandy and chunky sandstone fire trails around here. Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M in 700c 40mm work much better and even hold up okay when it gets muddy. Also run a second wheelset with the Panaracer Gravelking slick+ in 700x35 as they are light and fast on tarmac and smooth gravel.
WTB Resolute 700×42 best tire I've had. Just enough knobs to keep me grounded up a climb and keep the rubber side down on corners without the dreaded flinging of pebbles some tires are notorious for and fast, these tires are fast.
Nice. I'm running 42m tires on my gravel bike because that is about where I max in the back - will probably go a little wider in the front with my next set. Great tip on the old cross bike thing too.
Recently installed the Cannonball Teravail 42 in the light version. These tires are fast (when I’m up to the task) but most of all so soft and comfy...
Hola Dustin, not sure how I missed this one (came here from "5 Things EVERY Gravel Cyclist NEEDS"). I've been loving the Vittoria Terreno Dry at 650x47 and the Terreno Zero at 700x38... I'll swap them out depending on the ride. Gray walls (anthracite) FTW
While I’m sure there are wild trails in abundance here in Wisconsin, we also have a lot of tame gravel. Many, many miles of bike trails that were made from abandoned train tracks. The gravel tends to be fine and tightly packed, and a skinny tire road bike works perfectly on them. Fenders? Well, it rains here periodically but there are plenty of dry days, so fenders are a choice. Cyclists who ride every day rain or shine probably would want them, but possibly would only install them on wet days.
Thanks DKlein. I don't have much of a basis for comparison but for the better part of the last year, I've been riding on Teravail Sparwood 2.1 tires that came stock with my gravel bike. These tires have been great for the "gravel" we have here in the coffee region of Colombia. The smaller 650b wheels and tires have carried me over the often very rocky, forest roads out my back door, and also have allowed me to put in the miles on the pavement here. I've even hit up a little of the proper enduro mtb trails with them. Ultimately, I think I would like to add something a little faster rolling and skinnier for when I do decide to hit the tarmac (though exploring these dirt roads on the gravel grinder, is one of the most special ways to experience rural Colombia! :D Thanks for your review!
Always used to run WTB byways in 40c, but wet German winter had me switch to the 42c resolutes. Was a bit hesitant because I thought the tread pattern would make the tire really slow on smoother ground, but that's not true at all. It's obv not as fast as a slick, but I'm running it at 18-22psi, and it's soo smooth. Looking forward to try some René Herse Snoqualmie Pass 44c Slicks for the summer
I went skinnier this year and loved it. Almost 1000 mostly gravel on my 29er x50mm WTB ventures. Way faster than my 29er x 2.1 Schwalbe Rocket Ron’s. Although just put the rockets back on for fine winter riding up here in central Wisconsin. If someday they ever have gravel bikes available for sale, I might get even skinnier.
I've been running Schwalbe CX comps (tubed) because they are cheep and fast. My current bike maxes out at 700x38, it's sort of a proto gravel bike, more cross than 'real' gravel.
Nice overview of the most important part of the bike (IMO.) For adventures that include rough gravel, singletrack, mild gnar, I have been loving my new Kenda Sabers 650B 52mm. Yes, they are a XC MTB tire, but as such, a veritable magic carpet and gnar-capable. Very supple (tubeless of course), very light, with a low profile center that rolls fairly well on pavement and has good grip in hard breaking on steeps. Minimal side knobs had me worried, but they have been great when it counts. Main concern is that I bet they will wear out quickly. Thinking of the Renee Hearse Juniper Ridge 650 48 up next. Expensive, but I have heard good things about wear. Suggestion for the owners of old CX bikes: I was able to max out mine with a Maxxis Ramblers mullet - 45 F, 40 R. I liked having the same tread on both, but max out the front cushion.
As you say, a lot of info but good solid stuff. Maybe my sweet spot for tyre width is a little wider than yours, say 50mm and up, assuming it fits my frame. For any noobies here, if you measure your fork or chainstays with a view to fitting wider tyres, make sure you leave 3mm each side for mud build up (unless you ride in the Sahara) otherwise you won't be riding very far. The mudguards on the Wilier look great. Can you tell us the make?
nice video, great general tips but undersized tubes that are covered in talc for me. tubeless still has compromises im not willing to take on my rides.
Great vid! learnt a lot here! question about the older bikes, you said measure the front fork, does that mean running a bigger tyre up front and a smaller tyre in the back? like bmx style? i think thats what you meant but just wanted to double check. loving the vids as always, cheers!
I currently have the G one ultra bite and they’re fantastic in a range of conditions. Had them in super deep mud, really rocky quarries and also road. Very good grip and confidence inspiring. And fast on the road too.
I just bought two hours ago a set of tires... The ones I could actually get - not the ones I wanted... Everything, literally everything bike related is on backorder in germany 😂
This is a silver lining of the pandemic. People are riding bikes that aren’t PRECISELY what they want. And guess what, a bike is still an amazing, awesome thing!
@@davidferguson9109 dont I know it, been waiting 4weeks just to get a cyclescheme order paid for by my company, then I have to wait another 4weeks for the frame and god knows how long till the other components trickle in from Europe, but what can you do, except get to know my postie on a 1st name basis, seeing as i meet him at the door most days now hahahahahaha
I just installed a set of Specialized Pathfinder 2 Bliss (47mm) on my Cannondale Lefty 3 and I REALLY like them. Mind you, 75% of my riding is on pavement.
maybe you can help me with this existential question. I want to get a new set of wheels, but I cant decide which size. My bike can fit both 700x45c (even 47) and 650x50 (even a 2.1"). Which wheel size would be best for a soft yet fast enough ride on mostly paved/occasional gravel terrain? For tires I think the Specialized Pathfinders or something similar would be best. And Dustin, your channel rocks, always the most enjoyable videos!
Great set up for this Question! Based on what you have here I say go with 700c and play around with tire sizes from there. The Pathfinders are a PERFECT tire for what you just described!! Hope this helps!
@@EverythingsBeenDone it helps! it confirms what I was thinking, staying with 700c but with a lighter wheelset, and fit bigger tires. I currently have a heavy 700x40 stock setup, but I literally feel "SLOW AF" ;) thanks for answering!
I’m currently running Panaracer Gravelking 26mm (tan sidewall, ofc) on a road bike and they are rad! Almost as good as my favorite Vittoria Open Corsa G+. On Gravel I currently have Conti RaceKing 2” 650b mtb monsters. Grippy as hell, even on icy snow. But they look really awefull, so I’m waiting for my WTB Byways 🤣
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i'm looking for a roast of my 650b gavel bike with wet screams on them 🤣 just really fucks up my road & gravel friends , but i ride mostly mtbs and had them laying around , i just have to trigger someone every so often, kinda fun 🙄😂
Nice Job. For some guy on the internet, you did an amazing job of breaking down the important information and explaining it... much better than a lot of longer videos from some other guys on the internet.
One of my favorite random guys on the internet
Pirelli Cinturato (I use the H model in 35 and 40mm) with Endurance Orange sealant rocks my world!
Panaracer SK 700x43 are my current go to Fave for winter
Those are great!!
Running two different tires or two different sizes is also a great way to tune in how your bike feels! A tire with a smoother tread in the rear reduces rolling resistance, while something a little gnarlier up front gives you a little more bite and confidence in the front of the bike. A fatter tire up front will also affect the geometry of the frame, slackening the geometry just a liiittle bit. The idea has been popular with bmx and mountain biking for a long time now, and I'm glad to see Ultradynamico applying the idea to gravel (in a cool matchy-matchy way too!).
I personally like to put something with a smooth-ish center tread and cornering lugs on the rear, and something really sticky and more aggressive on the front.
Yes. I almost always have different front and rear. If you don't at least try that you aren't really putting much thought into tires.
I'm a roadie at heart so I went with the Challenge "Gravel Grinder" (a 42mm version of their Chicane CX tires). File tread in the center, nice shoulder knobs for the turns. They can handle everything but loose silt/sandy stuff (they spin out under power) but my "gravel" rides are always at least half on the road so I hate battling center knobs on asphalt. Maybe I'm doing this wrong...
This was the best tire info I trust DK
My man!!!
Specialized Pathfinder Pro is a great tire as well. A lot of gravel pros race on these.
My favourite bits of today’s vid:
1) 01:58
2) 03:43
3) 06:29
4) 07:06
My favourite ‘road / gravel / light off-road’ tyre is the Schwalbe Marathon on my Brompton H6L. Never had a puncture in 9 years, but after 3-4 years the schraeder valve can wear down and/or part company with the tube causing slow punctures, so I replace the tubes when I change tyres every 4,500 miles.
PS I love your vids you put so much effort in they’re a pleasure to watch. 👍👏🏻❤️
I’m running the Schwalbe Thunder Burt 650bX2.1. Love ‘em
Proper set up!
38mm Panaracer Gravelking slicks for my neck o' the woods: pavement, Caddy gravel, dirt paths.
delish!!
Surly Extra Terrestrial. I use them on Salsa Fargo in spring / summer. Gravel, offroad, bikepaking, mostley in the Netherlands. Not so wonderful in wet conditions. Very good on the moon.
700c x 38mm. Ritchey Megabite or Challenge Gravel Grinder depending on the slush factor. 38mm is nice. Astral Wanderlust carbon rims. 🥰
Vittoria Terreno Dry is a good all around tire. Trying out Rene Herse tires now.
Yeah I continue to be amazed at how well the road tires go on Pisgah forest service roads and trails
Panaracer S/K 38 mm
and
Panaracer S/S 38 mm
and also
Pirelli Centurato 45mm
as well as
Bontrager G1 40 mm
Love your channel ❤
Thank you
I really wanted to love the Gravel King SKs. I certainly did love the ride. They were fast and felt great. What I didn't like was the fit on my rims. I'm one of those "line the logo up with the valve stem" people, and it didn't take long (one ride) for me to notice the tires were slipping on the rims, and not just the rear. I thought maybe I had some old sealant on the inside of my rims and this was allowing the tires to slide, so I took them off and gave the tires and rims a good cleaning. They did the same thing. I did not have this problem with the Continentals I usually roll with. I'll be giving another brand a shot this year.
While I like the durability (pretty high) and price point (pretty low) of Gravelking SKs, they have one supremely aggravating quality- they pick up, and throw, more stones than any tire I’ve ever ridden. I’ve dubbed them “Gravelslings”! If you’re riding behind them, prepare to eat it. If YOU are riding them, you’ll likely end up with a lot of rocks in your pockets.
I’m very intrigued by Panaracer’s recently released Gravelking SS. Haven’t tried them yet though. The smoother center likely will avoid the gravel sling effect.
I’m currently on my second set of Specialized Pathfinder Pros. I first had the 38s and I am now running the 42s. When first switching to the 42s, the extra weight was very noticeable. I actually prefer the 38s for the riding I do. Either way, the smooth center is excellent for the riding here on the front range in CO where there generally is quite a bit of pavement en route to the gravel.
Hi Chuck,
I’ve had a year (4500 km)on Gravelking SS’s in 44 and had Pathfinder Pro’s in 38 previously. I ride mostly long distance on bikepaths and hard pack gravel. I did like the Panaracer’s but am amazed by the SS. They do have a tendency to want to wash out on a high speed turn on chunkier gravel - once you know you anticipate. But wow do they roll fast.
I’ve worn them out and have replaced them with the SS+. Have been curious of the Ultradynamico Cava though..
I do hope you try out the Semi-Slicks. Cheers!
panaracer simworks homage. still going strong and considering another pair in the near future
I have a pair of those as well! Solid tire.
Continue to enjoy your entertaining, yet informative videos. One thing to consider if running 650b wheels and riding lots of singletrack, look at XC 2.75 mountain bike tires. You might just find the perfect tire for the rough stuff that's fast rolling on the smooth stuff.
oops 27.5 mountain bike tires
Great vid. My riding in Los Angeles skews more on the 'road' side of all-road, and I'm running a Rene Herse Barlow Pass 700x38. Absolutely love them. They rip on pavement, and the small-file tread is enough for the torn up, sandy roads in Griffith Park and Hollywood Hills. When they do break traction, I find it pretty predictable and controllable.
I have the same here in Vermont where it's a mix of dirt and pavement most rides. Feels really fast and handles even some woods roads. My bike came with Gravel King SK, which felt slow on pavement.
700c with 43mm Rock and Roads for gravel/dirt, 32mm Vittoria Pro’s for pure road riding.
running 650b Pirelli Cinturato 45's with hard surface tread (they offer a chunky monkey version too), those babies fly over gravel and stick to the ground in the mud & ice, loving them.
Cool to hear this! I know the Chunky version of these tires but have not seen the hard surface version.
Gravel racing or fast roadie day on smooth gravel / mixed surfaces: 32mm Panaracer Gravelking slicks or 32mm Donnelly MSOs. Smooth gravel, going quickly but not racing: 45mm Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass. Chunky, sloppy or snowy (or all three) mess: 50mm Gravelking SK. I run them all tubeless on various bikes.
Solid knowledge going on here! Thanks David.
My favorite gravel tire is a 26x2.3 Rat Trap Pass.
Informative and helpful, but also creatively done, Dustin is a pro!
I agree on the Panaracer Gravelking SK!! 👌🏻
I've been riding with 45mm Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M 650b's. Lov'em for the rougher stuff. I just bought another wheel set (Zipp 303s) fitted with 35mm Panaracer Gravelking SS's for those tarmac / light gravel loops. Haven't been able to try them out yet, however, as there's a foot of snow on the ground here.
The focus of your camera is great.
You look nice and crisp against the out of focus background.
I appreciate that
On my trackbike my fav gravel tires are continental gp4000s in 25c
good info. I use Kenda FlintRidge 700 x 40 and it's great on the road heading to gravel.
Rutland terravail 700x47 on my Van Nicholas Rowtag. 👌👌
Proper combo!
@@EverythingsBeenDone they’re a great all rounder, although the sidewalls feel a little thin.
WTB RESOLUTE suits that nasty time of year :)
I got an old pair of 29er mountain bike wheels for my cyclocross bike. That extra bit of rim width really helps
You lucky dog, Im surprised they fit in there!
Am kinda in love with my Ritchey WCS Shields (650b x 52....true story they say “52” on the sidewall, how dare they!) for rougher gravel. Prefer them to the GravelKing SKs. The Ritchey aren’t too heavy and they plenty fast and grippy. Having said that, still prefer something smoother (like the Byways) when things are smoooooooooooth. That’s why the lord created quick release.
Very informative Dustin, For my old school 26" setup I like a Schwalbe Land Cruiser tire for mixed gravel and road stuff. It's got a nice centre line and kind of a reversed pattern for the muddy stuff. It's ok on snow covered tarmac too for winter commuting.
That sounds like a Legit Tire!
@@EverythingsBeenDone It certainly is, but you can never have enough tires 😉
Challenge Gravel Grinders minus and muddy outings, roll quickly, feel supple and have nice knobs (nice knob, knob!?) on the side for catching that slippery sliding decent corner!
I have two wheelsets and I use Teravail on both.
My road set is the Washburn which are 700c x 38
My Bikepacking set is the Cannonball 650b x 47.
I run 32c gatorskins on road and gravel and I'm chilling on both.
Kenda Flintridge Gumwall in 40c
I like it fast. I use the Conti Terra Speed 40mm 700cc
WTB Senderos. Hubs had them on his all-rounder which he mainly road on the rode for nearly a year. The knobs are super helpful without slowing you down too much.
Currently running Specialized Rhombus after wearing out a set of Kenda Flint ridge tires
I agree Panaracer Sk GravelKing SK 35 rear 43 ft. on my 8yr Hakkalugi disc, Hunt wheels
Still useful 🎉
The WTB venture 47's roll surprisingly well on asphalt as well as gravel. I'm enjoying that tire. As well as WTB Riddler 45's for more full off-pavement conditions. Mountain biking, I leave to my mountain bike.
Just love my 650x47 WTB byways. Wet Co.Donegal on Ireland’s West Coast(not to be confused with West Coast of America..) even in mud and loose gravel they perform. Run around 35psi
WTB Resolutes on my Trek Crockett cross frame. Awesome in most of the terrain I ride. From gnarly MTB single track to roads (to get to the action!) They kinda suck in loose gravel, but doesn't everything? Plus they make my bike look sexy!
I love Specialized Pathfinder Pro's 38. I just lower pressure when I'm mostly on gravel and run a bit higher pressure when mostly on pavement. Very versatile tyre
Teravail tires for me!.
Rolling a Trek Crockett cross bike
19mm internal width (700c)
38cm Rutland up front
38cm Cannonball out da back.
Will try some 40s soon.
Great video. Thanks again
Great entertaining video ! , I find the Specialized Pathfinder Pro tyres work very well in the bit of Australia where I live
I'd love for Round 2 to include how your advice changes for fully-loaded gravel touring vs. lightly loaded day/S24O rides.
Ive never needed to alter my tires for bike packing.
Was running Panaracer SK 700c 43mm but they struggled and slipped on sandy and chunky sandstone fire trails around here. Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M in 700c 40mm work much better and even hold up okay when it gets muddy. Also run a second wheelset with the Panaracer Gravelking slick+ in 700x35 as they are light and fast on tarmac and smooth gravel.
WTB Resolute 700×42 best tire I've had. Just enough knobs to keep me grounded up a climb and keep the rubber side down on corners without the dreaded flinging of pebbles some tires are notorious for and fast, these tires are fast.
Nice. I'm running 42m tires on my gravel bike because that is about where I max in the back - will probably go a little wider in the front with my next set. Great tip on the old cross bike thing too.
Recently installed the Cannonball Teravail 42 in the light version. These tires are fast (when I’m up to the task) but most of all so soft and comfy...
Hola Dustin, not sure how I missed this one (came here from "5 Things EVERY Gravel Cyclist NEEDS"). I've been loving the Vittoria Terreno Dry at 650x47 and the Terreno Zero at 700x38... I'll swap them out depending on the ride. Gray walls (anthracite) FTW
Hutchinson tuareg 650b x 47mm for gravel and hutchinson sector 700x32 for dirty roads 😁
Proper combo!!
While I’m sure there are wild trails in abundance here in Wisconsin, we also have a lot of tame gravel. Many, many miles of bike trails that were made from abandoned train tracks. The gravel tends to be fine and tightly packed, and a skinny tire road bike works perfectly on them. Fenders? Well, it rains here periodically but there are plenty of dry days, so fenders are a choice. Cyclists who ride every day rain or shine probably would want them, but possibly would only install them on wet days.
Thank you so much for this video and pls come up with a part 2!
Fantastic video. Thanks Dusty!
My pleasure!
Thanks DKlein. I don't have much of a basis for comparison but for the better part of the last year, I've been riding on Teravail Sparwood 2.1 tires that came stock with my gravel bike. These tires have been great for the "gravel" we have here in the coffee region of Colombia. The smaller 650b wheels and tires have carried me over the often very rocky, forest roads out my back door, and also have allowed me to put in the miles on the pavement here. I've even hit up a little of the proper enduro mtb trails with them. Ultimately, I think I would like to add something a little faster rolling and skinnier for when I do decide to hit the tarmac (though exploring these dirt roads on the gravel grinder, is one of the most special ways to experience rural Colombia! :D Thanks for your review!
Always used to run WTB byways in 40c, but wet German winter had me switch to the 42c resolutes. Was a bit hesitant because I thought the tread pattern would make the tire really slow on smoother ground, but that's not true at all. It's obv not as fast as a slick, but I'm running it at 18-22psi, and it's soo smooth.
Looking forward to try some René Herse Snoqualmie Pass 44c Slicks for the summer
And, part of the equation are tire pressures....just to make even more clear like mud! Good episode!
I went skinnier this year and loved it. Almost 1000 mostly gravel on my 29er x50mm WTB ventures. Way faster than my 29er x 2.1 Schwalbe Rocket Ron’s. Although just put the rockets back on for fine winter riding up here in central Wisconsin. If someday they ever have gravel bikes available for sale, I might get even skinnier.
I've had my gravel bike for a couple of years. The max it can take is 700c x 40mm. I have only used WTB riddler 37mm so far. Been pretty good so far.
Do a review of the best to worst gravel tires youve tried please!! Would love to get your opinion
I switch from Maxxis Rambler 45mm to Panaracer SS 43mm depending on the route!
I've been running Schwalbe CX comps (tubed) because they are cheep and fast.
My current bike maxes out at 700x38, it's sort of a proto gravel bike, more cross than 'real' gravel.
Late to the party, but love the stock Maxxis 700x40 on my Ibis. Have a set of 700x45 to try!
WTB Raddler 700x44, good in snow
Good insight!
IRC Boken has been a great feel, long lasting, and durable tire for my ride this last year.
What size are those? Ivy Audrain also rocks these tires.
@@EverythingsBeenDone I'm on a cyclocross bike so I just squeeze in the 36mm ones... super durable and holds up over the chunky stuff pretty well.
Nice overview of the most important part of the bike (IMO.)
For adventures that include rough gravel, singletrack, mild gnar, I have been loving my new Kenda Sabers 650B 52mm. Yes, they are a XC MTB tire, but as such, a veritable magic carpet and gnar-capable. Very supple (tubeless of course), very light, with a low profile center that rolls fairly well on pavement and has good grip in hard breaking on steeps. Minimal side knobs had me worried, but they have been great when it counts. Main concern is that I bet they will wear out quickly. Thinking of the Renee Hearse Juniper Ridge 650 48 up next. Expensive, but I have heard good things about wear.
Suggestion for the owners of old CX bikes: I was able to max out mine with a Maxxis Ramblers mullet - 45 F, 40 R. I liked having the same tread on both, but max out the front cushion.
As you say, a lot of info but good solid stuff. Maybe my sweet spot for tyre width is a little wider than yours, say 50mm and up, assuming it fits my frame. For any noobies here, if you measure your fork or chainstays with a view to fitting wider tyres, make sure you leave 3mm each side for mud build up (unless you ride in the Sahara) otherwise you won't be riding very far. The mudguards on the Wilier look great. Can you tell us the make?
Thanks dude! Team panaracer SK here! What vest you wearing by the way???
nice video, great general tips but undersized tubes that are covered in talc for me. tubeless still has compromises im not willing to take on my rides.
Just stumbled on this. Love it, love you and I'm subscribed.
40-47 completely agree unless it is Monster Cross, then you need 2.3 ;-)
Same Page!!
You are a scream,Playa! Great info u like those panaracers,me gotta try!🤙
You sir are a tru player! Panaracer makes the best rubber!
Man, your video's always make me smile and cheer me up! Thank you.
Great vid! learnt a lot here! question about the older bikes, you said measure the front fork, does that mean running a bigger tyre up front and a smaller tyre in the back? like bmx style? i think thats what you meant but just wanted to double check. loving the vids as always, cheers!
You got it exactly! Bigger front smaller back.
Perfect, Dustin. Straight, and to the point! Perfect 👍
I currently have the G one ultra bite and they’re fantastic in a range of conditions. Had them in super deep mud, really rocky quarries and also road. Very good grip and confidence inspiring. And fast on the road too.
In rocky, rooty New England, I’m a fan of Terreno Wets in 40c.
Michelin Power Gravel - no one seems to talk about them, to me they are awesome.
700x38 tire panaracer gravel king sk in 2 different colors to stand out on a white/tan fixi/single speed bike
OMG, Russ has a 650b video today. Something in the air for sure.
I was thinking the same. Parallel universe
I just bought two hours ago a set of tires... The ones I could actually get - not the ones I wanted... Everything, literally everything bike related is on backorder in germany 😂
This is a silver lining of the pandemic. People are riding bikes that aren’t PRECISELY what they want. And guess what, a bike is still an amazing, awesome thing!
The entire bicycle supply chain has been on back-order worldwide for close to a year now...
@@davidferguson9109 dont I know it, been waiting 4weeks just to get a cyclescheme order paid for by my company, then I have to wait another 4weeks for the frame and god knows how long till the other components trickle in from Europe, but what can you do, except get to know my postie on a 1st name basis, seeing as i meet him at the door most days now hahahahahaha
nailed it with the Gravelking SK's but have been wanting to try those pathfinders
Perfect timing because I'm looking for gravel tires!
Hope I was able to help! What are you looking at getting?
How about tires with Tannus armor that work with or with out tubes! Just asking for a friend!
Thank you. Great video and suggestions. I ordered gravelking sk instead of michelin power gravel. 👋🙏
I just installed a set of Specialized Pathfinder 2 Bliss (47mm) on my Cannondale Lefty 3 and I REALLY like them. Mind you, 75% of my riding is on pavement.
That is a proper combo right there!
thanks dude, i emailed asking you for this video.
Thank you for the suggestion! We made it happen!
DK, this was fun as hell!!!
Yes! Great video Dustin. Thank you. I am in the process of getting my first gravel bike and so this was extremely helpful!
maybe you can help me with this existential question. I want to get a new set of wheels, but I cant decide which size. My bike can fit both 700x45c (even 47) and 650x50 (even a 2.1"). Which wheel size would be best for a soft yet fast enough ride on mostly paved/occasional gravel terrain? For tires I think the Specialized Pathfinders or something similar would be best. And Dustin, your channel rocks, always the most enjoyable videos!
Great set up for this Question! Based on what you have here I say go with 700c and play around with tire sizes from there. The Pathfinders are a PERFECT tire for what you just described!! Hope this helps!
@@EverythingsBeenDone it helps! it confirms what I was thinking, staying with 700c but with a lighter wheelset, and fit bigger tires. I currently have a heavy 700x40 stock setup, but I literally feel "SLOW AF" ;) thanks for answering!
I like 700c. But if you plan on doing multiday loaded trips get full spoke count solid wheels.
Panaracer Gravelking SK
I’m currently running Panaracer Gravelking 26mm (tan sidewall, ofc) on a road bike and they are rad! Almost as good as my favorite Vittoria Open Corsa G+. On Gravel I currently have Conti RaceKing 2” 650b mtb monsters. Grippy as hell, even on icy snow. But they look really awefull, so I’m waiting for my WTB Byways 🤣
Such great content!! I hit subscribe in the middle of watching this wonderful video. Thanks!