Recommend me a 2.0-2.2 29er gravel tire?
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Recommend me a 2.0-2.2 29er gravel tire?
I currently have 2,2 29er Maxxis Icons on 25mm rims on my Salsa Fargo. Great tires for off road and cross country but too knobby for pavement which is still 50% of many gravel rides I do.
looking for a faster pavement roller with still good gravel grip in the 2.0-2.2 range. I like this size for the cushion over traditional 40mm range gravel tires. Im a big Clydesdale so more cushion for the pushin!
looking for a faster pavement roller with still good gravel grip in the 2.0-2.2 range. I like this size for the cushion over traditional 40mm range gravel tires. Im a big Clydesdale so more cushion for the pushin!
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Conti SpeedKing Racesport 2.2" front and rear perhaps. Dry riding. Supple. Up there with the ReneHerse filetreads for rolling speed.
You may want a bit more tread up front depending on your local surfaces and riding style.
I run that in 27.5 most of the time. But don't do any high speed corners across loose over hard, where you may slip out at the front.
Steeper hills over loose, you will lose climbing grip at some stage.
ThunderBurt 2.1"? has a low 1.5mm knob height. Maybe put that on front.
RaceKing Protection is 2mm+ height. Another front option. Protection casing is rather stiff though. There is a supple RaceKing Racesport.
ReneHerse may have a knobby around that size. 3mm.
You may want a bit more tread up front depending on your local surfaces and riding style.
I run that in 27.5 most of the time. But don't do any high speed corners across loose over hard, where you may slip out at the front.
Steeper hills over loose, you will lose climbing grip at some stage.
ThunderBurt 2.1"? has a low 1.5mm knob height. Maybe put that on front.
RaceKing Protection is 2mm+ height. Another front option. Protection casing is rather stiff though. There is a supple RaceKing Racesport.
ReneHerse may have a knobby around that size. 3mm.
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Continental Race king at the back in 50-622 and Continental Cross king at the front in 50-622 or if you require more off road front grip 55-622
This is a classic XC setup for fast rolling and good control
This is a classic XC setup for fast rolling and good control
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Thanks fellas.
Any comments on
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Vittoria Mezcal III G2.0 Gravel Tire?
Any comments on
Vittoria Terreno G2.0 TLR 29 Inch MTB/Gravel Tire
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Vittoria Mezcal III G2.0 Gravel Tire?
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Same as before, I d put the Terreno on the rear and the Mezcal on the front. I looked at doing for my 700c rims but I couldn't get the sizes.
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I currently have 2,2 29er Maxxis Icons on 25mm rims on my Salsa Fargo. Great tires for off road and cross country but too knobby for pavement which is still 50% of many gravel rides I do.
looking for a faster pavement roller with still good gravel grip in the 2.0-2.2 range. I like this size for the cushion over traditional 40mm range gravel tires. Im a big Clydesdale so more cushion for the pushin!
looking for a faster pavement roller with still good gravel grip in the 2.0-2.2 range. I like this size for the cushion over traditional 40mm range gravel tires. Im a big Clydesdale so more cushion for the pushin!
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Forgot about the FF. Though it is worth pointing out they measure a few mm narrow. Mine were about 46mm on a 22mmInner rim.
On gravel/offroad that isn't too slippery they do roll very fast.
I felt when the tread was fairly new, their rolling on sealed roads wasn't anything to rave about. More-so with your weight over the rear tyre.
About 375gm, so pretty light for that size. Very supple.
The Gravel Cyclist did a short review a couple years back.
On gravel/offroad that isn't too slippery they do roll very fast.
I felt when the tread was fairly new, their rolling on sealed roads wasn't anything to rave about. More-so with your weight over the rear tyre.
About 375gm, so pretty light for that size. Very supple.
The Gravel Cyclist did a short review a couple years back.
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About 375gm, so pretty light for that size. Very supple.
The Gravel Cyclist did a short review a couple years back.
About 375gm, so pretty light for that size. Very supple.
The Gravel Cyclist did a short review a couple years back.
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I actually recommend the Panaracer Gravelking SK 50 if you wanted a second opinion.
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Yeah, he called them a cheater tire. Given that they are pretty much as fast as my 32mm slicks, but I can ride with 1/3 of the pressure - that makes them a lot faster on the rough stuff. I couldn't ask for more on a dry fast (20-30mph) gravel ride/race (or just a slow solo endurance ride). And they corner like a road tire on pavement (unlike the thunder burts, which corner like a monster truck in comparison).
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I've loved the Maxis Rambler too in 40mm size, but they make a 45 and a 50mm too. Its similar in that it is a low height knob fast rolling tire that doesn't have the GK-SK issues (tight knob spacing causing it to throw rocks at your frame and load up with mud). I use the rambler for Gravel and CX races.
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Rode those 2.2 MAXXIS ikon again today and was reminded how much I love them on Iowa Gravel. Now that I’ve got ~1000 miles on them, they’re rolling a little smoother on pavement with the center nubs a little worn, still a bit noisy.
I think I might finish this autumn gravel season on the Ikons and swap to Vittoria Mezcals in the spring after the snow is gone. Will watch for deals and buy them on sale.
I should add that I have another wheelset, 29x35mm rims with 2.8” Terevail Coronado’s. These are awesome for serious mud, dirt and Mt Bike trails. Like having two different wheel sets for different rides.
I think I might finish this autumn gravel season on the Ikons and swap to Vittoria Mezcals in the spring after the snow is gone. Will watch for deals and buy them on sale.
I should add that I have another wheelset, 29x35mm rims with 2.8” Terevail Coronado’s. These are awesome for serious mud, dirt and Mt Bike trails. Like having two different wheel sets for different rides.
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I did a century ride on them once with my wife. They are slow and heavy boat anchors. Exactly what I wanted for a long ride with my wife. I thought they would be usefull for an ebike, but IMHO, they are too slow and stiff and heavy even for that.
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Came across the Kenda Sabre Pro today.
29x2.05" in TR version weighs 530gm.
29x2.2" in TR is 539gm.
29x2.05" in TR version weighs 530gm.
29x2.2" in TR is 539gm.
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Wow, those look identical to an old set of 26" MTB race tires I had from Bontrager. Great tires - maybe I'll get a set