Road/Gravel Tire Recommendation

[FlemishCompact]

Hi Folks,

I'm building up a frameset that will probably see 70/30 road/gravel. I won't be racing CX, I doubt I'd do too much mud riding, but I will hit dry fire roads and single tracks when I can.

Does anyone have recommendations?

[donevwil]

What size are you looking for and what will fit the frame/fork (700 x 25, 28, 32, bigger) ?

[FlemishCompact]

Originally Posted by donevwil

What size are you looking for and what will fit the frame/fork (700 x 25, 28, 32, bigger) ?

I'd like a 700 x 32 tire. Thanks in advance!

[Auk]

I'm having great luck with the Challenge Eroica 700x30 tires. Very fast rolling tires and after getting about 300 miles on them on loose grave/limestone (loose and hard) and some dual track trails, no nicks cuts or punctures. Don't let the 30c designation fool you, these run bigger than some 32c cross tires I've used.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by Auk

I'm having great luck with the Challenge Eroica 700x30 tires. Very fast rolling tires and after getting about 300 miles on them on loose grave/limestone (loose and hard) and some dual track trails, no nicks cuts or punctures. Don't let the 30c designation fool you, these run bigger than some 32c cross tires I've used.

agree

[AngryScientist]

as a matter of fact, the set-up i ran this season for gravel road duty is the eroica on the back and a 28c road tire up front.

the 30c eroica really does measure much fatter than many 32 CX tires too.

[donevwil]

I love the Grand Bois Cypres. A true 32mm tall and wide. They are very durable for how light they are and are phenomenal on the road. I've ridden plenty of dirt and gravel roads with no issue but do throw on some lightly knobbed CX tires for the more epic, hilly routes requiring better traction.

[Fixed]

I am on a shoestring budget right now so I put Victoria Randonnelur 37 's on my Bianchi they seem ok so far ,I am having a blast riding roads and gravel on it
Cheers

[witcombusa]

Panaracer Pasela 700 x 32 or better still 700 x 35.

[misterha]

Any file treads will work nice like specialized tracers or kenda happy medium. Challenge makes a bunch as well.

[Steve in SLO]

These Panaracer T-servs are pretty nice:
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/produ...FeRj7Aodc2cAMg

I have 28s on my mixed bike and weigh 185#. No flats in 2 years of riding tarmac/gravel/dirt.

[DHallerman]

Originally Posted by Auk

I'm having great luck with the Challenge Eroica 700x30 tires. Very fast rolling tires and after getting about 300 miles on them on loose grave/limestone (loose and hard) and some dual track trails, no nicks cuts or punctures. Don't let the 30c designation fool you, these run bigger than some 32c cross tires I've used.

Will these Challenge Eroica 700x30 tires fit with standard road brakes?

You know, like Ultegra brakes with 39mm-49mm reach?

Dave, who doubts it but wants to ask to be sure

[Scott Shire]

The challenge will fit fine, ride like heaven for 1500 miles, and collect flats like you need practice changing tires.

Resist Nomads are very, very tough to beat for the money.
Also like Jack Browns, and have been very happy with the clement stuff.

[buldogge]

Kenda Small Block 8s or Slant Sixes for me (mixed F+R right now)...either 32 or 35c...or 35/32 combo at times.

-Mark in St. Louis

[nooneline]

Originally Posted by Steve in SLO

These Panaracer T-servs are pretty nice:
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/produ...FeRj7Aodc2cAMg

I have 28s on my mixed bike and weigh 185#. No flats in 2 years of riding tarmac/gravel/dirt.

Definitely a high-value tire. Really decent, really affordable.