Originally Posted by
Igor_M
I stare at models such as the Schwalbe G-One or Continental Terra and I get a rather pitiful smile on my face. Can't help it.
Now, to be clear, I am dead serious about the question. I recently purchased my
first gravel bike and I will have to put some rubber on those rims. I will have two wheelsets, 700c and 650b.
When road riding -> 28/30mm road slick
When off-road -> 47/50mm XC
When mixed on 700c -> why not an XC tyre still (they should outperform in rolling resistance and grip) OR a touring one (Schwalbe Marathon Mondial or Almotion) that have great puncture protection
My struggle with fully dedicated gravel tyres is that they really don't look like they are good at anything. Is there any situation where they would be the reasonable top pick?
Gravel tires are nice if you're riding 8 miles pavement on the way to the dirt, then 8 miles back, for instance. If you're throwing the bike in the truck and driving to the dirt, put some knobbies on there.
Best to have 2 or 3 wheelsets to optimize your tires for each specific ride