Road Bike Gravel Tyres

Cyclocross and gravel tyres are both designed by top manufacturers including challenge maxxis and hutchinson to be something of a hybrid of mtb and road bike tyres bridging the gap between wide mtb tyres and narrow road tyres to give you excellent grip and exceptional rolling speed at the same time.

Road bike gravel tyres. The fast rolling cannonball tread gets you down any gravel road quickly. They are some of the fastest gravel tyres we ve come across. There is an ever increasing choice of gravel and adventure bike tyres available online and in the shops. From fast rolling dry weather tyres to knobbly ones for wet muddy conditions they come in a range of diameters and tread patterns.

A gravel bike is often a little bit heavier than a road bike because it s built to be sturdier. Teravail s cannonball premium 38 is a gravel racer s dream. Exactly which are the best gravel bike tyres for you will depend on your riding surfaces weather and ambition as well as the capacity of your bike. Almost all road bike tyres will be 700c but you can choose the width based on your preferences.

The challenge gravel grinder is one of the most supple gravel tyres you can buy and it s pretty light too at 365g in the 700x38mm size. The best gravel bike tyres combine off road grip and cushioning with a tread light enough it s not too slow on tarmac. The tire comes in 700x 32mm and 700x 40mm sizes. The impressive clement x plor mso gravel tire is named after the airport code for missoula montana which also happens to be the home of the adventure cycling association.

For a full round up of gravel tyres read our guide to the best gravel tyres of 2018. The high volume 40mm mso is a great option if your bike has available tire clearance. Not all will accommodate the latest 45mm and 50mm rubber. Gravel road tyre etrto 35 622 dual control compound folding bead 120tpi.

Photo by teravail hutchinson s brand new overide is a super fast rolling gravel tire offered in 35 and 38m widths perfect for those interested in comfort on dirt and paved roads. The london road is the perfect high volume commuter tyre and smooth rolling gravel tyre for those pave adventures. There s an entire category of bike called the all road bike which overlaps with gravel bike and road bike at the same time. So you might feel the difference riding with friends on the uphills but it shouldn t be a huge deal.

Fast rolling 35mm tyre with a fine file pattern tread for added wet grip.