New Gravel Kings?

[thwart]

Originally Posted by lorenbike

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

That’s very good to hear.

I have a couple sets on reserve (tire hoarder… me? ) for when these ‘best clinchers I’ve ever ridden’ tires finally wear through.

[fmradio516]

Originally Posted by robin3mj

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

I guess it depends on how they actually measure.

[CAAD]

Originally Posted by 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.

This is what I will be waiting for before dropping $150+ on a new set of tires. Gravelkings have always treated me well. But always felt sluggish. I swapped out my 40c GKSS for Terra Speeds. I have been on them for the past 2 seasons with zero issues. About to pick up a 45c to put on the front.

[EB]

I’m definitely interested in trying them for the summer when the fenders come off the gravel bike. The old casings were too fragile for me.

[Big Dan]

Yeah, the 32's ride really nice.
Caught in the middle now.

[rice rocket]

Disappointing to see the limited 650b sizes.

[Epicus07]

Radavist describes new X1 tread for the gravel kings …

https://theradavist.com/panaracer-gravelking-x1/

[ColonelJLloyd]

I recently picked up a bike that is wearing these tires. Owner knew what he was doing and the build was dialed. He told me the tires were a Japanese market only tire. They measure 30.2mm on the rims they're on and the clearance is as tight as anyone would tolerate. I'm looking forward to putting miles on them.

Originally Posted by thwart

That’s very good to hear.

I have a couple sets on reserve (tire hoarder… me? ) for when these ‘best clinchers I’ve ever ridden’ tires finally wear through.

[CAAD]

X1 is up on Bicycle Rolling Resistance voting poll. Go vote!

[BRad704]

Originally Posted by Epicus07

Radavist describes new X1 tread for the gravel kings …

https://theradavist.com/panaracer-gravelking-x1/

Shortest. Article. Ever. LOL

Everyone knows the Panaracer Gravelking tire. Since it first launched in 2014, it’s been a crowd favorite for gravel riding and racing. The Japanese tire manufacturer just announced X1, the best Gravelking yet. Read on for more…

The X1 was designed to offer the least rolling resistance with the most traction where you need it: corners. It achieves this by having a directional tread in the center and aggressive knobs on the sides. This is the most aggressive tread design in the Gravelking lineup, providing unmatched performance across various gravel conditions. Tubeless Ready up to 60 PSI.

Ideal for gravel, dirt, and rough payment.

Specs:

Sizes: 700 x 35 mm, 700 x 40 mm, 700 x 45 mm
Available in Black Tread and Black or Brown Sidewall
Folding (Aramid) Bead
Available in 700C and a variety of widths
TLR and Hookless Compatible
See more at Panaracer.

[mstateglfr]

Originally Posted by Epicus07

Radavist describes new X1 tread for the gravel kings …

https://theradavist.com/panaracer-gravelking-x1/

I guess thats a description...but a quick glance at the new tire tread and the other GK treads offers the same thing in 2 seconds of looking.
Radavist coming in with the hard hitting journalism right there!**

[rice rocket]

Originally Posted by CAAD

X1 is up on Bicycle Rolling Resistance voting poll. Go vote!

For the members:

https://www.bicyclerollingresistance...vote?vote=1712

[Wunder]

Originally Posted by mstateglfr

I guess thats a description...but a quick glance at the new tire tread and the other GK treads offers the same thing in 2 seconds of looking.
Radavist coming in with the hard hitting journalism right there!**

I think the statement from the marketing copy is also incorrect:

This is the most aggressive tread design in the Gravelking lineup, providing unmatched performance across various gravel conditions

I'm pretty sure the Gravelking EXT (EXTREMES) which I have on my CX bike qualify as a more aggressive tread (or at least more open and widely spaced knobs). They also roll and corner pretty well on pavement.

[AngryScientist]

Bummer about dropping the 32mm size.

[wyatt_]

Looked over the whole revamp and it sure looks like the new R line is meant to compete with the tires they’ve been making on contract for Rene Herse.