Road Tyres On A Gravel 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.
Road tyres on a gravel bike. There is an ever increasing choice of gravel and adventure bike tyres available online and in the shops. Chris and ollie do some. But just how much slower is a gravel tyre. 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.
They are some of the fastest gravel tyres we ve come across. There s an entire category of bike called the all road bike which overlaps with gravel bike and road bike at the same time. A gravel bike is often a little bit heavier than a road bike because it s built to be sturdier. 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.
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. So you might feel the difference riding with friends on the uphills but it shouldn t be a huge deal.
You don t need to have a phd like ollie to understand that a gravel tyre has much more rolling resistance than a road bike tyre. The best gravel bike tyres combine off road grip and cushioning with a tread light enough it s not too slow on tarmac. 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. 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.
Not all will accommodate the latest 45mm and 50mm rubber. The fast rolling cannonball tread gets you down any gravel road quickly.