On Oct 14, 9:19 am, stevep33 wrote:
> I've had excellent luck with the Challenge Grifo XS tires -
> the low profile tread grips well and they VERY speedy when mixed
> terrain returns to pavement. These feel quite cushy for 32mm tire -
> worth the $$$ IMO.
I run the tubular version of these for c
A low profile cyclocross tire, something not super-fat, like a 32mm
works well in mixed terrain. Rather than floating over loose surface
like a fat tire would, the narrow tires sink into it and give solid
traction. I've had excellent luck with the Challenge Grifo XS tires -
the low profile tread
On Oct 13, 8:04 pm, Bob Cooper wrote:
> Advice sought about riding in the gravel:
lower your tire pressure!
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How about inverted tread tires like the late lamented Avocet Cross II ?
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I would probably agree. Spent the last week riding mostly off paved
roads with WTB Nanorapor tires 29x2.1. Those are good in most
situations. Although loose gravel on top of a road surface is
tricky. Have not tried the Conti T&C although numerous riders have
recommended them as good on all surf
Yeah Bob, I rode a similar road yesterday where I live. A steep ascent
of a broken patched primitive road covered in mixed rock and gravel. A
road so bad, it's the only way I know how to describe it. As I'm
pushing my way up in a 24/32 gear, just barely getting enough traction
not to fall . I'
creek gravel is different from road gravel - I don't think there's a
tire that will stay up in what are basically bearings.
For gravel roads with irregular chert gravel, I like a fat tire, 35+.
The fatter the better, for more float in the deep sections. If it's
mostly dirt with gravel, or the grav
I dont think the ce la vie! is a good gravel tireha ha
I was just riding along, and then mother earth reached up and smote me
a mighty blow
On Oct 13, 7:25 pm, Angus wrote:
> Bob,
>
> I hope you are OK from the spill.
>
> Many of my hard learned lessons have been realized very soon after
Bob,
I hope you are OK from the spill.
Many of my hard learned lessons have been realized very soon after
flying over the bars, or sliding along the ground.
IMHO, the best tire for gravel you described is probably a great big
honkin knobby tire...that will royally suck everywhere else! Even
the
Bob:
It's good you've still got your sense of humor and can an account of
your musings as you tumbled. What you describe sounds like "river run
rock". It's all nice & smooth & similar sized from thousands of years
of tumbling down a water course. Negotiating this stuff is like
walking or riding
Sorry to hear you took a digger. Sounds like you came out of it okay.
Over the past couple of years I've ridden a fair amount of gravel. I
like Panaracer T-Serves (700x35). They seem to provide some absorption
on the gravel and don't seem to be too slow on the pavement. I've also
used Paselas (32s
urban/commuter tire.
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> Steve Frederick, East Lansing, MI
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Subject: [RBW] Re: Tires for Gravel
Any difference between Pasela's and T
-serv's. Thinking of getting T-serv's in 35. Anyone have exper
Any difference between Pasela's and T
-serv's. Thinking of getting T-serv's in 35. Anyone have experience
with both?
MichaelH wrote:
> My daily commute includes ten miles of dirt roads, with three
> significant downhills. I have found that the Pasella 32s do better
> than Ruffy Tuffys on dirt.
My daily commute includes ten miles of dirt roads, with three
significant downhills. I have found that the Pasella 32s do better
than Ruffy Tuffys on dirt. My wife uses the 35s. In winter and
spring I use a 37 mm Avocet Cross Tire which works great.
Downhill on dirt requires a different techni
I did a multi-day tour with Marathon XRs last year. They were
overkill for the moderately rough conditions I was riding. I think
those tires are more for real expedition touring in back roads South
America or Africa.
I'm using 32 Supremes on my commuter now and imagine the 26x2.0 would
be a rea
I've done a fair bit of Minnesota/Wisconsin bluff-country gravel on my
Marathon Supremes (26x2.0). They offer plenty of traction, and I
always felt confident even on fast descents. A friend did the great
divide on Marathon XR 700x50, and thought they were ok, but on the
heavy side.
On Jun 25, 4:4
Yet another vote for Paselas. I've used 35s and 32s off road without
problems. I've used Jack Brown Blues also. Ruffy Tuffys were a little
too small for me but still worked well. I imagine at some point I'll
try some Marathons, maybe before the summer is out.
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Many of the rails to trails paths in Illinois are crushed limestone.
I find 50 BAs an excellent choice. I have never had the pleasure of
riding in back road Vermont. It seems a BA would definitely be a
comfortable choice. BA's add some weight, obviously. But they roll
well on pavement. They ar
I agree with Jim/Steve- if you're "bouncing" around and the handling
feels skittish, you might considering experimenting with psi.
on dirt, 50 psi makes things much more comfortable.
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I'm
curious at the number of recommendations for tires in the 32 to 35 mm
range in this thread. Most of the gravel I've ridden
-- and it's not much; my off pavement is usually sand or hardpack
-- on is far too loose and thick for tires like that, and Big Apples
would be better. But there is a huge
If you have clearance, Schwalbe Big Apples.
On Jun 25, 4:47 pm, GeorgeS wrote:
> I don't regularly ride on dirt or gravel except when I come to Vermont
> in the summer. Now I'm riding on gravel all the time and I find
> descents in particular very unpleasant. Lots of bouncing around and
> skit
Yep, Pasela 35 or 37 are fine on gravel, but the sidewalls are a touch
delicate. Marathons might be a better choice for lots and lots of gravel,
especially if it's sharp like crushed cinder (railroad bed type) rock.
Cheers,
DE
On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 5:30 PM, EricP wrote:
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> Another vote for
Hemmelgarn
--- On Thu, 6/25/09, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> From: Steve Palincsar
> Subject: [RBW] Re: Tires for Gravel
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009, 8:34 PM
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> On Thu, 2009-06-25 at 17:26 -0700, Bruce wrote:
> > CdVs at about 50
on 6/25/09 2:47 PM, GeorgeS at chobur...@gmail.com wrote:
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> I don't regularly ride on dirt or gravel except when I come to Vermont
> in the summer. Now I'm riding on gravel all the time and I find
> descents in particular very unpleasant. Lots of bouncing around and
> skittishness. One of m
Does TG really make a difference? I'll say no. The TG adds weight but in my
experience doesn't do anything for added flat protection. YMMV.
I'm fine with the basic Pasela, currently running 35's on my tour bike,
50-60 PSI with a full load on gravel roads.
Phil Roberts
Chandler, AZ
On Thu, Jun 25,
On Thu, 2009-06-25 at 17:26 -0700, Bruce wrote:
> CdVs at about 50 psi?
>
In other words, you are suggesting a 650B conversion? In that case, why
not go all the way: Hetres. 42mm of pure gravel road bliss!
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Another vote for Pasela tires. Like Ken they work well for me. I
keep the pressure higher Mainly due to my weight. At 50 or so, I
risk pinch flats. I'm also more used to the slightly skittish feeling
with higher pressure.
I've ridden regular Schwalbe Marathon tires on dirt. And they work.
B
CdVs at about 50 psi?
From: GeorgeS
Subject: [RBW] Tires for Gravel
Are there tires that will make me feel more comfortable that won't break
the bank? Jack Browns? Fatty somethings?
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Haven't got a lot to compare to in the wider widths, but my new
Marathon Supreme 42s are great on gravel on the Sam Hillborne.
Karl
On Jun 25, 3:57 pm, Esteban wrote:
> Jack Brown blues have taken me over gravel and more comfortably.
>
> I remember reading somewhere from JimG that 35mm Paselas
Jack Brown blues have taken me over gravel and more comfortably.
I remember reading somewhere from JimG that 35mm Paselas w/o Tourguard
approximated the cush of 650B pretty well. I wonder if the TG really
makes a difference?
On Jun 25, 3:29 pm, Steve Palincsar wrote:
> On Thu, 2009-06-25 at 14
On Thu, 2009-06-25 at 14:47 -0700, GeorgeS wrote:
> I don't regularly ride on dirt or gravel except when I come to Vermont
> in the summer. Now I'm riding on gravel all the time and I find
> descents in particular very unpleasant. Lots of bouncing around and
> skittishness. One of my bikes has
I have an affinity for riding gravel. Logged quite a few miles on
Pasela TG 700x35's, Schwalbe Marathon Supremes 700x42, and the Jack
Brown greens. The Pasela's in the range of 50-60psi are my
favorites. I seldom really pay much attention to tire pressure. The
Marathon Supremes never lived up t
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