Surly Knard Tires
02-21-19, 04:28 PM
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Surly Knard Tires
Anyone ride these? I'm looking at the 650b x 41 mm version.
02-21-19, 08:34 PM
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I have used some 700x41 in 27tpi or 33tpi knard tires. They are heavy and slow. But that's to be expected for a tire thats such a low tpi and low cost.
no experience with the 120tpi version, but I know they are a lot lighter, as in probably a pound lighter combined front and back.
for the 120tpi price, there are other tires that are lighter and faster while also good flat protection.
I haven't used 650 for gravel before- isnt the benefit the ability to run a 48mm or so tire?
no experience with the 120tpi version, but I know they are a lot lighter, as in probably a pound lighter combined front and back.
for the 120tpi price, there are other tires that are lighter and faster while also good flat protection.
I haven't used 650 for gravel before- isnt the benefit the ability to run a 48mm or so tire?
02-21-19, 10:03 PM
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I have the 700x41 33tpi Knards on my Cross Check, which was my gravel rig until I got my 650B Rove(with ByWays).
The Knards do perfectly fine on lots of different terrain at least here in SoCal--dry rocky fire roads, potholled LA streets, singletrack. Good all-around tire. They seem pretty tough--never had many flats running them.
The Knards do perfectly fine on lots of different terrain at least here in SoCal--dry rocky fire roads, potholled LA streets, singletrack. Good all-around tire. They seem pretty tough--never had many flats running them.
02-22-19, 06:25 AM
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I recently purchased a Cannondale Slate and it has some tight chainstay clearance so 48mm are definitely out.
02-24-19, 06:39 AM
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I was considering the 700x41 knard's but according to Surly they do not recommend setting them up tubeless. I went with a tubeless ready tire instead.
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