Road Gravel Bike Tyres
There is an ever increasing choice of gravel and adventure bike tyres available online and in the shops.
Road gravel bike tyres. For a full round up of gravel tyres read our guide to the best gravel tyres of 2018. So you might feel the difference riding with friends on the uphills but it shouldn t be a huge deal. They are some of the fastest gravel tyres we ve come across. 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.
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. 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. A gravel bike is often a little bit heavier than a road bike because it s built to be sturdier. There s an entire category of bike called the all road bike which overlaps with gravel bike and road bike at the same time.
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. 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. Here are the best tyres for 700c wheels it s quite a list get comfy and dig in.
Almost all road bike tyres will be 700c but you can choose the width based on your preferences. Teravail s cannonball premium 38 is a gravel racer s dream. From fast rolling dry weather tyres to knobbly ones for wet muddy conditions they come in a range of diameters and tread patterns. The best gravel bike tyres combine off road grip and cushioning with a tread light enough it s not too slow on tarmac.