More Durable 650b Tubeless Urban Commuter?
I would like a more durable 650b tire than the WTB Horizons which came with my Surly Midnight Special (which I have been running tubeless).
I am considering the Teravail Rampart, either the Light & Supple Tan, or the black Durable. I would prefer the ride and looks of the Light & Supple, but wonder if it makes more sense to get the Durable. Any thoughts or recommendations? Thanks! |
Gravelkings slick is pretty tough.
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Schwalbe has a fairly big selection of 650B/27.5 tyres under Touring, Road and MTB. Filter on French > 650B and you'll find about 9 different models with different levels of leak protection.
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thanks for the suggestions
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Originally Posted by 5teve
(Post 21216511)
Gravelkings slick is pretty tough.
I used to not care about that until I realized the shoulder of the road is often littered with gravel and other objects which make the properties of a gravel tire desirable because we all, you know, don't want to die. |
My unsolicited advice: overspend on tires - they're the only part of the bike that touches the road. Lots of good offerings suggested here and you can't go wrong with any but it will cost!
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Originally Posted by davei1980
(Post 21216718)
My unsolicited advice: overspend on tires - they're the only part of the bike that touches the road. Lots of good offerings suggested here and you can't go wrong with any but it will cost!
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Originally Posted by golftdi
(Post 21216747)
I'm ok spending on tires; thanks.
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Originally Posted by golftdi
(Post 21216477)
I would like a more durable 650b tire than the WTB Horizons which came with my Surly Midnight Special (which I have been running tubeless).
I am considering the Teravail Rampart, either the Light & Supple Tan, or the black Durable. I would prefer the ride and looks of the Light & Supple, but wonder if it makes more sense to get the Durable. Any thoughts or recommendations? Thanks! |
Originally Posted by well biked
(Post 21216824)
I run Teravail 700 x 42's in the light and supple version on my commuter right now, it's a great tire, plenty robust for my commuting needs. Seems like it would be a little more flat resistant than the Gravel King (slick) from Panaracer, which I also have on a singlespeed commuter in 700 x 38. I really like the Gravel Kings, too, fwiw. I run both tubeless and have had no flats, so I would say either would be a good choice.
I ordered a 700x38 for my front tire but after seeing the rear 700x43 with 2 additional rows of treadblocks I was like "I WANT THAT" "I'LL MAKE IT FIT" Fits just fine under the fenders. Not a ton of extra clearance but that's ok, not a mud bike.https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d1b7919d8b.jpg |
Originally Posted by davei1980
(Post 21216752)
Cool! you can't really go wrong then! And cheaper than gas (or diesel, in your case) in the long run!
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Looks like the Gravel King SK tubeless doesn't come in 650b size.
I'll probasbly go with the Teravail. Thanks to all the posters |
Originally Posted by davei1980
(Post 21216919)
Do you have the lighter, slicker GK's or do you have the SK's which are a little more HD?
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To the OP, I think you will really like the Teravails.
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I have a much different bike, but the WTB tires that came on mine were OEM-spec and very much NOT full tubeless, with no butyl layer, even though WTB do make a tubeless version. I set them up tubeless anyhow and over their lives they've tended to dry out the sealant pretty quickly, and it deposits in a layer on the carcass, so I've never seen a "booger" in them. I've worn out one of them and replaced it with a "real" tubeless tire that's holding air SO MUCH better. Other than that problem they've worked fine, no cuts or tears and the only flat I had was with dried-out sealant.
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Originally Posted by well biked
(Post 21217041)
I have only run the slick Gravel Kings, not the SK's. Have sold a bunch of SK's to customers, though, including the new SK+'s which are a little heavier but have more puncture protection. The SKs and SK+'s are very good tires.... I've also ridden 700 x 32's in the slick Gravel King a lot, have worn out a couple of pair of those. Have only run these tires tubeless, have never had a flat with any of them. Knock on wood.
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Originally Posted by golftdi
(Post 21216972)
Looks like the Gravel King SK tubeless doesn't come in 650b size.
I'll probasbly go with the Teravail. Thanks to all the posters https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...817585f3a1.jpg |
Thanks, 5teve, but I'm going with the Teras.
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Originally Posted by golftdi
(Post 21217829)
Thanks, 5teve, but I'm going with the Teras.
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Originally Posted by 5teve
(Post 21217747)
I've got a super low-mileage set of 650bX48 SK's hanging in my basement if you're interested. I tried them for a couple rides but find slicks suit my needs better. $55 shipped?https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...36efb0e1ca.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...817585f3a1.jpg |
Originally Posted by davei1980
(Post 21217922)
I am going to let my little brother know about these if that's ok - they still have the little nubs on them so I feel $55 is an awesome offer
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Originally Posted by 5teve
(Post 21217985)
Sure, they're just laying around at this point. I could always take more if the price seems stupid low. B-)
He also complains to me he can't find fenders to fit his 700x50C tires so wants to switch to 700x32C so....... He's different. |
Originally Posted by davei1980
(Post 21218383)
I texted him. He's anti-650b/584/27.5 at the moment. :foo:
He also complains to me he can't find fenders to fit his 700x50C tires so wants to switch to 700x32C so....... He's different. |
Originally Posted by davei1980
(Post 21218383)
I texted him. He's anti-650b/584/27.5 at the moment. :foo:
He also complains to me he can't find fenders to fit his 700x50C tires so wants to switch to 700x32C so....... He's different. |
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