Road Bike Tyres On Gravel

There s an entire category of bike called the all road bike which overlaps with gravel bike and road bike at the same time.

Road bike tyres on gravel. From fast rolling dry weather tyres to knobbly ones for wet muddy conditions they come in a range of diameters and tread patterns. Combining technology from continental s existing road and mountain bike tyres the tubeless ready terra speed and terra trail gravel tyres share a 3 ply 180 tpi protection casing and blackchili. The extra volume will help smooth out rougher roads and allow you to float a little. 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.

There is an ever increasing choice of gravel and adventure bike tyres available online and in the shops. 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. 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. Don t confuse a gravel bike or adventure bike with an endurance road bike like the cannondale synapse or saracen avro.

The high volume 40mm mso is a great option if your bike has available tire clearance. You don t need a gravel bike to go off road si talks you through the small modifications you need in order to get the most out of your road bike when riding gravel. They are some of the fastest gravel tyres we ve come across. 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.

The best gravel bike tyres combine off road grip and cushioning with a tread light enough it s not too slow on tarmac. The fast rolling cannonball tread gets you down any gravel road quickly. A gravel bike is often a little bit heavier than a road bike because it s built to be sturdier. They split the difference between an endurance road bike and a cyclo cross bike with space for bigger tyres than an endurance bike and geometry better suited to road riding than a cyclo cross bike.

The tire comes in 700x 32mm and 700x 40mm sizes. 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. Not all will accommodate the latest 45mm and 50mm rubber.