My usual rides consist of gravel and pavement. Currently using maxxis velocita in 40mm. Supposed to have dual compound to increase mileage but I haven't seen excessive gains over gravel king slicks.
Next tires to go on will probably be gravel king slicks in a 38mm. I usually have the rear tire with a stronger anti puncture layer then the front. Hard to choose anything else but panaracers tires in the 35-42mm range.
I wish continental would make the gp5k in a 38mm.
Bigger tires may take more power to turn over (?) when looking at short rides under 60 miles - I'm a bit slower then riding on my old 25mm tires. However anything from 80miles to 120miles to 160miles to 200 mile rides have been faster on wider (40mm) tires.
Edited to say that I often find gravel to be smoother than pavement. I can choose a smooth line on a gravel road, but those stupid expansion (frost?) cracks on pavement can be killer.
Last edited by GrainBrain; 11-14-21 at 08:20 AM.