I am using my triban gravel for commuting 200km 5 days a week and on weekends gravel. I have the choice between Pirelli cinturato gravel M 700 x35
And Pirelli cinturato gravel RC 700X40
What would be the most convenient tires? My bike shop said the gravel M for this winter season
I trust them but by touching the gravel RC the gum seems softer and more rolling. They consider the gravel RC to be a race tires with not a lot of resistance to puncture or longevity
What are your views or experiences on the subject?
I've used the Pirelli Gravel H, which I think is the same as the M except for the tread. The H rolls very smoothly, measures a little over its marked size, and is fairly heavy. I think it should be sturdy enough for gravel but I got a lot of glass punctures on the road.
If I were commuting 200 km each week on pavement I'd look for a road or touring tire. The Pirelli Cinturato Velo and Conti GP Urban road tires are available in 35 mm and should be great for commuting. The Schwalbe Marathon Almotion and Marathon Efficiency touring tires are available in 40 mm. They are about the same weight and have about the same tread depth as the Gravel H but they're not as supple.
If I were commuting and riding gravel on the same bike I'd use two wheelsets. I haven't seen any tire I think would excel at both.
Thanks a lot for your answer, unfortunately I don't have two wheelset yet...maybe one day. I am using the current Hutchinson overide and so far I managed to increase my average speed on commuting compared from last year where I was using my continental gp4S.... But I do 24 more kilometers each day. That must explain it... A friend cyclist says the steilacoom endurance does it all...but the price is way too high for me
