Fast 32mm clincher tire with tan sidewall
11-25-20, 11:18 AM
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This is the info I was after, so thank you.
I use those tires on a bike that is ridden mostly on pavement and a bit on dirt and mild gravel roads. Sounds like the Extralight casing might work for me. At the prices they charge for those tires, though, I don't want to make a mistake.
I use those tires on a bike that is ridden mostly on pavement and a bit on dirt and mild gravel roads. Sounds like the Extralight casing might work for me. At the prices they charge for those tires, though, I don't want to make a mistake.
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With all the recommendations for the Gravelkings can anyone compare them to a GP 4 season in terms of puncture protection/rolling resistance/weight?
I've got 28mm 4 seasons on now and they really puff out to about 31mm once inflated. Ride is nice but I'm really liking the tan sidewalls of the gravelkings and was wondering if anyone had a comparison
I've got 28mm 4 seasons on now and they really puff out to about 31mm once inflated. Ride is nice but I'm really liking the tan sidewalls of the gravelkings and was wondering if anyone had a comparison
11-28-20, 12:14 AM
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Since everyone is dying to know my decision, I've narrowed it to...
- Panaracer gravelking 32mm- good price, good weight, good look, good sidewall durability, decent speed but probably a bit slower im guessing. I have a pair in 28mm and wouldn't call them lighting fast.
- Continental GP 5000 32mm- decent price, good weight, not the greatest sidewall durability, fast.
- WTB Expanse 32mm- decent price, decent weight, good look, probably not the greatest sidewall durability, im guessing decently good speed.
- Soma Vitesse SL 33mm- great price, great weight, good look. Im guessing since its so light, itll have bad sidewall durability and also be fast.
The Soma is tempting due to the cost. Itd be great if its a durable tire, itd be a damn unicorn then. The cost is so good, it could be worth trying out. If the heavier version were just as cheap, I would buy a pair for sure.
- Panaracer gravelking 32mm- good price, good weight, good look, good sidewall durability, decent speed but probably a bit slower im guessing. I have a pair in 28mm and wouldn't call them lighting fast.
- Continental GP 5000 32mm- decent price, good weight, not the greatest sidewall durability, fast.
- WTB Expanse 32mm- decent price, decent weight, good look, probably not the greatest sidewall durability, im guessing decently good speed.
- Soma Vitesse SL 33mm- great price, great weight, good look. Im guessing since its so light, itll have bad sidewall durability and also be fast.
The Soma is tempting due to the cost. Itd be great if its a durable tire, itd be a damn unicorn then. The cost is so good, it could be worth trying out. If the heavier version were just as cheap, I would buy a pair for sure.
11-28-20, 07:15 AM
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Since everyone is dying to know my decision, I've narrowed it to...
- Panaracer gravelking 32mm- good price, good weight, good look, good sidewall durability, decent speed but probably a bit slower im guessing. I have a pair in 28mm and wouldn't call them lighting fast.
- Continental GP 5000 32mm- decent price, good weight, not the greatest sidewall durability, fast.
- WTB Expanse 32mm- decent price, decent weight, good look, probably not the greatest sidewall durability, im guessing decently good speed.
- Soma Vitesse SL 33mm- great price, great weight, good look. Im guessing since its so light, itll have bad sidewall durability and also be fast.
The Soma is tempting due to the cost. Itd be great if its a durable tire, itd be a damn unicorn then. The cost is so good, it could be worth trying out. If the heavier version were just as cheap, I would buy a pair for sure.
- Panaracer gravelking 32mm- good price, good weight, good look, good sidewall durability, decent speed but probably a bit slower im guessing. I have a pair in 28mm and wouldn't call them lighting fast.
- Continental GP 5000 32mm- decent price, good weight, not the greatest sidewall durability, fast.
- WTB Expanse 32mm- decent price, decent weight, good look, probably not the greatest sidewall durability, im guessing decently good speed.
- Soma Vitesse SL 33mm- great price, great weight, good look. Im guessing since its so light, itll have bad sidewall durability and also be fast.
The Soma is tempting due to the cost. Itd be great if its a durable tire, itd be a damn unicorn then. The cost is so good, it could be worth trying out. If the heavier version were just as cheap, I would buy a pair for sure.
11-28-20, 07:18 AM
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Huh. I'd looked at WTB tires (the Exposure, specifically) last year and couldn't find them for less than 80 bucks. Now that I have a road bike that can't clear them, it seems that they've dropped their prices by $20+ across the board. 
11-28-20, 10:29 AM
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https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/...g-tyre-1063012
25 euros a pop - that's the cheapest I have seen them.
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12-01-20, 03:46 PM
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Not sure I want to open the "is it as fast as...?" can-of-worms, but since I've never used the 32mm Contis I don't really have a firsthand apples-to-apples comparison.
(Arguably since I've never used the 32mm Contis my comment about the GK's puncture resistance should also be taken with a grain of salt. But I'll stand by my comment that 32mm GKs are certainly as puncture-resistant as 23 or 25mm Conti GP5000S, and/or GP4000S II.)
03-20-21, 03:40 PM
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Thread revival.
Took the easy way out and bought some Panaracer GK slick 32mm tires.
They measure out to 31.5 on rims that are 17.5mm internal. Plenty wide since it's on a bike that is ridden 90% paved.
They feel fast enough and comfortable enough. It's a bit of a punt, but for the price they will work well until I find the magical perfect tire.
Took the easy way out and bought some Panaracer GK slick 32mm tires.
They measure out to 31.5 on rims that are 17.5mm internal. Plenty wide since it's on a bike that is ridden 90% paved.
They feel fast enough and comfortable enough. It's a bit of a punt, but for the price they will work well until I find the magical perfect tire.
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03-20-21, 03:47 PM
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I've been riding a pair of those for several months, no complaints. I wish you'd buy some GP5000s and compare them. Edit- mine are 32.1mm front and 32.5mm rear on 19mm internal.
Edit- mine are 32.1mm front and 32.5mm rear on 19mm internal.
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03-21-21, 06:47 PM
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I'm 180 and I've been using 60 front, 70 rear. I feel like I could use even less in front but the rear seems to get squirmy with less. I'm using tubes so I'm cautious with experimentation.
03-21-21, 07:00 PM
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185-190lbs.
I built up the Helix with GK slicks 32c tubeless, 55psi/60psi.
I’m switching to Schwalbe Pro 1s Addix 30c tubeless and will be running those 70psi/75psi.
On my SBC 6061, GK slicks 38c tubeless, 50psi/55psi.
I built up the Helix with GK slicks 32c tubeless, 55psi/60psi.
I’m switching to Schwalbe Pro 1s Addix 30c tubeless and will be running those 70psi/75psi.
On my SBC 6061, GK slicks 38c tubeless, 50psi/55psi.
03-21-21, 07:37 PM
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288g, I believe? I remember it was a couple g under the claimed weight.
I am 215#, if thats what you meant for weight.
Ive run em with tubes at 75psi rear and 70psi front. I'm sure that could be lower, but its what I ran gp4k tires at on the bike for the prior few seasons and those always measured out to almost the same width so I know it's safe.
I am 215#, if thats what you meant for weight.
Ive run em with tubes at 75psi rear and 70psi front. I'm sure that could be lower, but its what I ran gp4k tires at on the bike for the prior few seasons and those always measured out to almost the same width so I know it's safe.
03-22-21, 08:23 AM
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I think my next tire purchase will be the Conti 5k with tan sidewalls. I have black 5ks now and they ride pretty nice. I was really impressed with them on hard packed gravel. Sometimes I check my tires thinking they are somewhat flat due to their comfy ride. Might be the Fairlight steel frames we ride though...
https://www.cyclingnews.com/reviews/...t-tyre-review/
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03-22-21, 08:38 AM
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I saw Conti released some dark brown transparent tires recently and they are inching(or millimetering) closer to 32mm. Any time now...
