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Maxxis Reaver
I have a pair of the new Reaver HYPR-X tires on the way to me. I've been very happy with my 44mm Tufor Thundero/Swampero combination, but I'm always…
started by mike d · last reply by Eric F May 15, 2025
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Rene Herse semi-slicks, when?
Wait the Corkscrew now comes a 48mm version too? What is that called?
started by RideWithPride · last reply by RideWithPride May 12, 2025
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Panaracer Gravel King X1: Inverted tread?
In case anyone cares I'll mention I just got a pair of Pirelli P-Zero Race in 40-622. They measure about 40.5 mm wide on 25 mm rims and are almost…
started by FrankTheTank · last reply by stu Dec 17, 2024
40 replies3,868 views
Anyone ridden the new Gravel King tires?
Lots of good reports on the new GravelKing X1’s. …another truly ‘inverted tread’ tyre that is underrated IMO are the Specialized Sawtooth tyres. I’ve…
started by SWGraveler · last reply by 3TX Jul 2, 2024
16 replies1,874 views
Stans seeping through tires
A couple years ago, Maxxis replaced 3 Ramblers I had with weeping sealant. None of the replacement tires showed any sealant coming through the…
started by NoCoGreg · last reply by Roller Jul 2, 2024
9 replies396 views
New Michelin Power Adventure
Today I got to ride the Power Adventure on some hard dirt with a few rocks. Stable and comfortable. Can't comment on speed because I'm still in the…
started by RideWithPride · last reply by stu Jun 8, 2024
18 replies1,400 views
WTB Vulpines anyone?
I bought and did a few rides on the 36c version. The reviews I read said they ran large. I found they ran small. Smaller than my 35c Rene Herse…
started by trener1 · last reply by FrankTheTank Jun 7, 2024
5 replies204 views
2018 Sworks Crux Tire Size 650B - Need Help
21 mm is on the narrow side for today's gravel rims so I doubt any new tires in the 40 mm range will measure larger than marked. Tires measured by…
started by JeremiahJohnson · last reply by stu May 25, 2024
9 replies143 views
how long do gravel tires last?
4700mi on my Terra Speeds when the rear was worn out. But that's riding 98% Michigan gravel/dirt roads. They rarely see any pavement. Bought another…
started by spectastic · last reply by vespasianus May 20, 2024
20 replies8,261 views
45mm Continental tire on 42mm max recommended? S-WORKS Turbo Creo SL EVO
Hi. I have my very special s-works turbo creo sl evo bike which I want to upgrade tires for. Official recommendation is limited to 42mm tires but I…
started by supernova · last reply by vespasianus Apr 9, 2024
10 replies491 views
Hookless rims: Not ready for prime time?
It seems to me roadies are very wary of new tech. It seemed like people were just waiting for something to happen to blame hookless rims. People who…
started by NoCoGreg · last reply by thumper88 Mar 21, 2024
31 replies706 views
2023 Gran Fondo Gravel Tire Test
There’s no such thing as a ‘best allrounder’ gravel tyre. It all depends on the terrain. In summer, I mostly ride gravel slicks, unfashionable I…
started by ljsmith · last reply by 3TX Mar 11, 2024
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Tufo Thundero and Speedero Tire Info
I purchased mine directly from Tufo; they arrived in about a week. They included a free water bottle which is always fun. The HDs are available…
started by abcspjbjd · last reply by mwandaw Feb 26, 2024
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700x50 tire rolling info? Or just get a good XC tire?
These Tufo Thundero’s are now also available as 700x48c: https://www.tufo.com/en/gravel/detail/gravel-thundero/ [QUOTE username="Thijsvanderwal"…
started by Caliper · last reply by Thijsvanderwal Dec 25, 2023
39 replies2,961 views
Rolling resistance of wide tires
And the 45mm Terra Speed improved on the 40mm! "Ted King and Jan Heine discuss the real world reasons for tire size and pressure choices, including…
started by psi · last reply by Fritzy Dec 20, 2023
90 replies4,177 views
Tire slippage on rim.
ljsmith wrote: The GK has a pretty loose bead. I stopped using them because they are hard to get the beads to seal on my rims. If it’s slipping you…
started by Shaun McNally · last reply by shmuelyosef Oct 19, 2023
5 replies238 views
Reusing Tubeless Sealant
For my fat bike tires I use a large plastic syringe to suck it out of the tires I'm taking off, and squeeze it in to one of those 2 oz Stans bottles…
started by ntxgrvl · last reply by shmuelyosef Oct 19, 2023
4 replies280 views
Fast 650B tire for pavement
I'm running the 40 mm Strada Bianca Pro and I'm more than happy. They're also available in 45 mm but since they run a little large clearance would be…
started by Cody · last reply by stu Sep 11, 2023
31 replies5,621 views
Maxxis Reaver
I'm intrigued as well but you can't buy them at this point on the Maxxis site.. I would want 45's which may be coming later so I'll listen to see…
started by ntxgrvl · last reply by SWGraveler Sep 4, 2023
1 replies255 views
Budget 45 mm tire
singletrack wrote: Thank you for your reply, G-one's will be the next one I'll test. Paying some extra for the addix speedgrip is worth it. I also…
started by singletrack · last reply by El Wray Aug 30, 2023
15 replies565 views