New Gravel Kings?

[lorenbike]

Originally Posted by livesadventure

I believe I saw a teaser on a Panaracer sponsored riders instagram, an improved Agilest seems likely.

I ran a set of 700x30 agilest tlr, they were awesome. Speedy, just grippy enough and held up in the Bay Area


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I have the standard (non tubeless) agilests in 700x28 since last fall and can confirm they are awesome. Favorite road tire currently.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Originally Posted by Tall

I'm 99.9% sure that this is NOT what it will be, but can I please have a 650Bx38 TLC version of the GravelKing Slick? I have a bike that doesn't clear anything wider, and all the options in that size aren't tubeless compatible.

FWIW, I ran Pari Motos tubeless on Blunt SS rims without issue, but I'm from Kentucky and don't know no better.

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[tellyho]

Originally Posted by Tall

I'm 99.9% sure that this is NOT what it will be, but can I please have a 650Bx38 TLC version of the GravelKing Slick? I have a bike that doesn't clear anything wider, and all the options in that size aren't tubeless compatible.

I'm pretty sure I have these on my 650b conversion. Is their 650x38 (they call it 1.5") not TLC for some reason (running mine with tubes because I find tubeless fiddly)?

Edit: I'm positive it's TLC

[NHAero]

Originally Posted by Tall

I'm 99.9% sure that this is NOT what it will be, but can I please have a 650Bx38 TLC version of the GravelKing Slick? I have a bike that doesn't clear anything wider, and all the options in that size aren't tubeless compatible.

Seek and ye shall find!

[NHAero]

I'm running Agilest 700x25 on the Supersix and they seem to be nice tires, and they are light to be sure! 190g each is what they were on my scale.

[spoonrobot]

Originally Posted by Tall

I'm 99.9% sure that this is NOT what it will be, but can I please have a 650Bx38 TLC version of the GravelKing Slick? I have a bike that doesn't clear anything wider, and all the options in that size aren't tubeless compatible.

This size has been TLC for a while. I think 1.75s came out in 2017/2018 and 1.5s came out in 2019 or maybe 2020?

RF650B38-GK-B
RF650B38-GK-D

https://panaracer.com/en/products/gr...ravelking_tlr/

[wyatt_]

To get back to OP’s original question, it does look like Panaracer is releasing a new mold for the Gravelking line. My guess is that it will be something high volume, bikepacking friendly, knobby. They haven’t updated the Driverpro in a long time, maybe something to replace that?

[Tall]

Originally Posted by spoonrobot

This size has been TLC for a while. I think 1.75s came out in 2017/2018 and 1.5s came out in 2019 or maybe 2020?

RF650B38-GK-B
RF650B38-GK-D

https://panaracer.com/en/products/gr...ravelking_tlr/

Thanks all, I got confused by the language on the Panaracer website, which in one place says only 42mm and up tires are TLC, but then also have a table showing that the 38 is TLC too.

[spoonrobot]

https://x.com/panaracerj/status/1763400363703701564

Called the X1, has some features that look neat but overall not really a mover for me.

https://note.com/jyujiri/n/n1b5f298c19eb

[EB]

The entire lineup is new - they changed the casings on the rest of the tires, not just the X1. Looks to be fewer SKUs as well - I didn’t see any 650b SKs for instance.

Can’t seem to find any details on compounds or if they changed them.

They also mention “TLR and hookless compatible” - were the previous GKs “tubeless compatible” a la Rene Herse?

[tellyho]

Originally Posted by EB

They also mention “TLR and hookless compatible” - were the previous GKs “tubeless compatible” a la Rene Herse?

Pretty sure the label currently reads TLC. Not sure what Panaracer takes that to mean.

[buddybikes]

Originally Posted by EB

The entire lineup is new - they changed the casings on the rest of the tires, not just the X1. Looks to be fewer SKUs as well - I didn’t see any 650b SKs for instance.

Can’t seem to find any details on compounds or if they changed them.

They also mention “TLR and hookless compatible” - were the previous GKs “tubeless compatible” a la Rene Herse?

believe these guys are going to be made just not available yet:
https://www.panaracerusa.com/collect...ng-gravel-tire

Ideal for gravel, dirt, and rough payment
▪ Available in Black Tread and Black or Brown Wall Colors
▪ Folding (Aramid) Bead
▪ Available in 700C, 26", 650B/27.5", and 29" sizes and a variety of widths
▪ TLR and Hookless Compatible in widths 700 x 30C and wider and all 26", 650B/27.5" and 29” versions.

[KonaSS]

Full run down of changes to the line here: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2024-...avelking-range

[spoonrobot]

It will be interesting to see how their claims shake out in a year or two when they get through Bicycle Rolling Resistance testing.

▼ "STD" spec Achieves a smoother ride and higher puncture resistance than the old ST spec ※ Rolling resistance: Approximately 18% lower than the conventional STD spec ※ Ride comfort: Approximately 4% lower than the conventional STD spec % improvement ※ "Std" specs are not written on tires or packages.

▼ "R" spec focuses on lightness, flexibility, and ride comfort. Also realizes reduced rolling resistance

▼ "+" spec Improved puncture resistance in all directions including side cut ※ Rolling resistance: Approximately 31% lower than the previous + spec ※ Ride comfort: Approximately 6% improved than the previous + spec

[robin3mj]

Not loving the jump from 30 to 35mm for the slicks and semis. 32 is what it's at for me.