WTB Riddler...how do they measure up?

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Nubster
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#1Oct 14, 2019, 3:35 PMedited
Looking at the Riddler in 45c on an i23 700c rim. Anyone know how they actually measure up? The new frame I ordered says it fits up to a 42c tire but I'm hoping that maybe that measurement is a little conservative plus the 45c Riddler measures a little smaller actual allowing me to use them. But then again...I'm not sure I like the idea of a light tire. But I really want tan side walls and I get 40% off retail on WTB stuff so I try to go with their tires/rims when possible.
Otherwise I'll probably just go with the GravelKing SK Plus in 42c. I had great luck with my last set of GravelKings getting over 2000 miles out of them.
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Nubster
462 posts
#2Oct 14, 2019, 3:43 PM
They do come in a 37c which would obviously work...but after riding 2000+ miles on 40c GravelKings...I'm not sure if I want to drop down to a smaller tire.
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CC
56 posts
#3Oct 15, 2019, 2:45 AM
On my rear tire (Pacenti Forza), inflated to 45psi, the Riddler measures 44.9mm on my caliper.

This is near the top of the sidewall, the black area, not the tan gumwall.

BTW, I like them better than the 42c Resolutes I have in the front. The Riddlers grip better for the type of trails I ride (sandy, loose + crushed rock).
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CC
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#4Oct 15, 2019, 2:47 AM
Nubster wrote:They do come in a 37c which would obviously work...but after riding 2000+ miles on 40c GravelKings...I'm not sure if I want to drop down to a smaller tire.

Same here! I'm going up to 45c after my last 42c Resolute tire is done. 🙂
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chas
1,305 posts
#5Oct 16, 2019, 9:34 AM
CC wrote:

Same here! I'm going up to 45c after my last 42c Resolute tire is done.

I thought the review here said those two were both about the same size. Either way, it should be nice. I'd love to hear what you think about the difference between the two.
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thegreatdelcamo
43 posts
#6Oct 16, 2019, 10:41 AM
Look at the molded sidewall markings closely. The “45” Riddler is actually 44. I asked WTB about this, and the response was they market it as a 45 because they wanted it to sound bigger than a 44.
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Zurichman
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#7Oct 16, 2019, 3:12 PM
Nubster wrote:They do come in a 37c which would obviously work...but after riding 2000+ miles on 40c GravelKings...I'm not sure if I want to drop down to a smaller tire.

Nubster I have ridden the Donnley mso x'plor and the Kenda Flintridge pro both in 700 x 40. I just put the 37's on my race bike and don't see any difference in the performance in them than the other 2 700 x 40's I rode.

Zman
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Glen SG
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#8Oct 17, 2019, 3:13 PM
I’ve been running tubeless WTB 40c Nano’s (gum wall) on my Rove. They handle well on everything but mud. Not bad on the street either.
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Nubster
462 posts
#9Oct 17, 2019, 3:34 PM
I have a set of 40c Nano's and they are great but I ride a lot of mixed surface and just from a few rides...maybe 100 miles total...there was noticeable wear on the tread. I took them off and that's when I went with the GravelKings. I still have the Nano's in case I even need them.
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