Looks like what I wanted is soon coming out in a 700x44mm. I was hoping for 48mm rear and 44mm front. Going to order this as soon as it comes out in a front supple and rear standard. The SS 45mm average and I found the 50mm Pirelli H to ride stiffer than I wanted for dirt. Fine on the road and chip seal. https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/700c/700c-x-44-corkscrew-climb-tc-semi-slick/
Looks like what I wanted is soon coming out in a 700x44mm. I was hoping for 48mm rear and 44mm front. Going to order this as soon as it comes out in a front supple and rear standard. The SS 45mm average and I found the 50mm Pirelli H to ride stiffer than I wanted for dirt. Fine on the road and chip seal. https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/700c/700c-x-44-corkscrew-climb-tc-semi-slick/
FWIW the RH Extralight seems to be no more delicate than the Standard but it may be faster and certainly weighs less and costs more. I can't imagine any reason to get the Standard, I'd choose between the Extralight and Endurance.
BTW if you ever want a slick I can tell you I love the 40-622 Pirelli P-Zero Race. In my experience as comfortable as RH but according to BRR way tougher and has better wet grip.
40mm is a bit narrow, was hoping for at least a 44mm. Why this looks perfect as front tire and why standard slick should be perfect as it provides just enough protection over the EL for my area. All my pals have the standard for their all road setup on their endurance or gravel bike. My good pal found the EL to weep more than the standard. Plus, I see gravel and mtb riders having the more durable casing in the rear with the suppler casing up front.
I'm sure the RH semi-slick will eventually be available in more sizes but I think 44 mm was a good choice for their first offering. I also like the idea of the tread having a circular cross section even with taller side knobs. Hope it works out well in practice.
Good idea to have a more durable casing in the rear. Almost all of my flats have been at the rear but the tires I use don't offer different casings.
Today I had a chance to ride my 40-622 Pirelli P-Zero Race off the road. They were comfortable and controllable on a hard path with rocks up to about 3 inches but when I got into some deep loose gravel they felt like they were swimming. Probably can't expect better from any 40 mm slick.
Has anyone tried these? I have like another 400 miles left on my rear and just ordered a pair to go all in. No 48mm size yet, but hoping the 44mm is over stuffed.
Has anyone tried these? I have like another 400 miles left on my rear and just ordered a pair to go all in. No 48mm size yet, but hoping the 44mm is over stuffed.
I have a lot of experience with the 29r/700 RH semi or knobby in endurance casing, 48 mm and 55 mm. They are good tires. I have those on the Fargo and smaller faster 40 mm Tufo on my gravel/all/road/any bike.
