Panaracer GravelKing Slick TLC Folding Tyre

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The eyewatering prices of these "gravel" specific tyres set me off in search of less fashionable but cheaper alternatives. And not tubeless either, I remain unconvinced of the benefits relative to cost of converting. I just don't suffer enough real world punctures to give it cause for serious consideration. The criteria for selecting the tyres to test was a wheel size of 700c and a tyre width between 38mm and 45mm. ZSG Natural Compound: This compound has the same low rolling resistance as the premium compound. Its enhanced wear resistance makes it perfect for a long lasting training tire with an excellent ride. As for their puncture resistance, I can only say I'm still running on the first lot of sealant – about 40-50ml per tyre – and I've had no leaks, burps or slashes to deal with, so the Advanced Extra Alpha Cord and the Anti-Flat Casing would seem to be doing their jobs of resisting all intruders.

AX technology uses extremely narrow cord which is weaved at a super high density into the casing for lightness and flexibility. This increased density improves resistance to cuts and abrasions. I tried Panaracer FlatAway kevlar liners in the RH Snoqualmie Pass. So far so good but not enough miles to be sure. These liners are light and don't noticeably affect rolling resistance but they protect only the tread. Going forward I plan to use these in most of my tires since I get cuts only in the tread. Our own very low rolling resistance as the premium compound. Its enhanced wear resistance makes it perfect for a long lasting training tyre with an excellent ride. The Panaracer Pasela wired tyre has the same protection, lots of width options and you'll get a pair for the price of one of these Gravel Kings. I changed out from WTB Nanos about a month ago because in reality less than 5% of my riding is ever on gravel. The Paselas have been great so far, much zippier than Nanos, good grip, the gumwalls are lovely and wash up well. They can handle rougher stuff, nae punctures thus far. Nice and easy to get on/off the rim too which is an important consideration if you're still running tubes. WTB Riddlers for example were an absolute 'mare! Seen some criticism of weak sidewalls but not been an issue for me yet. NOTE: As of 2021, we've improved the puncture resistance tests and now provide 'Total Puncture Score' as the main puncture resistance indicator.Add some colour to your ride with the new SS23 Colour Edition Gravel King in the all new vibrant colours of Sunset Orange or Turquoise Blue.

The sidewalls of the Panaracers aren't porous, and I didn't have any issues with sealant leaking out when first inflating to the recommended 60psi maximum pressure. We've already reviewed this tyre in the 32mm width and the more puncture-protected (and heavier) 'Plus' 38mm version, and here we are now with the 35mm – a size that's probably becoming a little less popular as ever wider is becoming the norm. Still, there's reason not to discount the middle-of-the-road 35mm option. Big(ish) in Japan Set a pair up on my Mavic all-roads and they were a pig to inflate, I had to resort to C02 instead of the tubeless specific floor pump I use. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Through muddy clay puddles and slop, I found myself often going sideways, which might be a sensation familiar to cyclocross riders, but doesn’t make for the most confidence-inspiring ride, especially when you hit a patch of mud at speed. You can forget trying to turn on really wet mud too. Keeping things consistent, all of the testing was done on the same bike – a steel, custom-built Mercredi – and on the same wheelset, WTB’s new carbon CZR i23 gravel wheelset featuring 23mm internal rim widths. Under NAFTA, items that are deemed manufactured in the US (and Mexico) are duty free. A duty (percentage) may be charged if the item is manufactured in another country. There will also be many surfaces where the total grip will be a combination of the tread compound grip and the grip provided by the knobs. Under these circumstances, the hard surface grip can still be a deciding factor.

We can't talk smooth road/off-road tyres without mentioning the Schwalbe G-One, a very good tyre indeed, but with an rrp of over 60 quid they make the GravelKings looks a relative bargain, especially considering how similar the ride qualities are. First thing I should mention is that for me they are not that wide of a tire. My rims have a 17 mm internal width, and these measured 26.55mm when first installed. Now I have about 1500 miles on them, and they have expanded to about 27.24 mm. It’s good they are not wider as my frame clearance wouldn’t work with more than a mm wider. My 25mm GP4000 were measuring just a bit over 28mm when I removed them. How’s the ride?ThePanaracer Gravelking SK TLC gravel tyre is in fact a blend of both road and off-road worlds. It's actually pitched as a more aggressive version than the standard Gravelking tyre, with the knobbly side walls boasting extra grip. tofudog415 wrote: I use the 38 mm (622-40) Terreno Zero as my rear tire. When new, it inflated to about 39 mm on a 21mm ID rim. After six months, it has stretched out a bit to about 40.5mm. I typically have 38-40 psi in it. I have punctured it once since I installed it, but it was one of those stealth punctures that sealed without my knowledge. Only discovered it when I was pumping up the tire and noticed an abnormally low starting pressure. Each item entering Canada will be charged GST (General Sales Tax) and PST (Provincial Sales Tax - varies by province) based on the declared value.