Tubeless alternatives to Compass 700x35?

[dougefresh]

I've been on a set of the new Clement Strada USH Tubeless tires. Really liking them. They are called out as 32s but measure 34 on the Stan's Crest rims they are on. Running at about 55psi. No issues, and they inflated and seated with a floor pump.

[John H.]

If you don't like knobs- Schwable G One in 700x35 might be good for you.
They are a nice road-ish gravel tire.

For knobs- the WTB Riddler 700x37 works really well.

[cachagua]

Does anybody else use Continental SpeedRides? They're barely bigger than Bon Jons, just 38-39mm on a Belgium rim even though they're marked 700X42. Lightweight and supple, versatile tread, I like everything about 'em -- but I use 'em with tubes, so I don't know if they'd be an option.

[dem]

A little bit of thread wander, but here's what I'd consider the list of things that would qualify as an alternative to Compass for me:

1) Slick or nearly slick for road carving confidence (no more than a light texture) and not much larger than 35-39. I find things get too squishy for me on the road beyond that
2) 35ish mm in true volume for hammering over chunky rocks, small roots and very unmaintained 2 track (think 2 to 3 inches of chunk)
3) Tubeless for pinch flat and puncture sealing
4) Relatively light weight and high TPI but with some sidewall protection, grippy fast rubber

The Maxxis Re-fuse seems to come the closest, but 60 tpi and reports of it riding like a dump truck. If Hutchinson comes out with an actual 700x35 Sector, that would tick the boxes for me.

Compass has made very specific design choices, and good for them - I'll probably remount my BJPs and ride them down once I'm back to local-only rides.

[xeladragon]

Bumping this. I like my BJPs, but I wouldn't mind some more traction for the occasional rougher stuff. The Maxxis Rambler looks interesting. Or maybe the WTB Riddler. A coworker of mine really likes the Compass Steilacoom, although that seems a bit overkill as most of my mileage on my all-road bike is still on paved roads.

[12snap]

I've been using the Hutchinson Overide in 35c and I like it. Almost slick center section than increases in "knobbyness" as you get to the shoulder of the tire. Measures true to size and relatively lightweight.

[DrSpoke]

Originally Posted by John H.

If you don't like knobs- Schwable G One in 700x35 might be good for you.
They are a nice road-ish gravel tire.

For knobs- the WTB Riddler 700x37 works really well.

I really like the Schwalbe line of tubeless tires. I've used the Pro-One @ 23c & 25c on my road bike. And I've used the Pro-One @ 28c, the (old) S-One @ 30c and the G-One @ 35c on my gravel bike. Generally they install easily, by hand, and have inflated with a floor pump though I've had to wrestle w/a couple of them. The 30c is my go to tire for mixed road/trail but I like the 28c for more road oriented courses and the 35c for more trail oriented courses. The knobs are quite small and the rubber compound seems pretty soft so they have great grip on pavement and quiet.

[dem]

The search continues, but some updates:

In addition to the Sector 700x32 being undersized (30.5 mm on 19 mm ID rim) after hammering them for a few hundred miles across bumpy rocks and dirt, they are cracking at the joint of the tread and sidewall. No flats or leaks, but I'd cross these off as a potential gravel/adventure tire.

A friend just built up a rig with the Specialized Pro TR 700/30-32, and they look much better: They measure 35 mm on a 20.7 ID rims, so likely would measure a solid 33 on the 19mm ID.

That's getting closer to a "perfect" tire for me.

[dem]

Officially on Panaracer's page: 700x38 tubeless slick Gravelking! The search may be over!

Hopefully good availability by spring time.

https://www.panaracer.com/lineup/gravel.html

[shoota]

Originally Posted by dem

Officially on Panaracer's page: 700x38 tubeless slick Gravelking! The search may be over!

Hopefully good availability by spring time.

https://www.panaracer.com/lineup/gravel.html

Yeah as long as they are really 38 once mounted. My GK SKs 40c are more like 43c on 24mm ID rims.

[weisan]

Life is good.

[yetitotheheady]

Ill second the WTB Exposure series of tires.

Exposure 30 are actual 32's on 18mm id rim
Exposure 34 seem dead on 34 on 18mm id rim

[jwess1234]

I'll endorse this as well. Changed my attitude towards tires capable of both road and easy trails/gravel.

There was a similar looking tire by another manufacturer I recall seeing on bikerumor.com a while back (that is slick center, small side knobs, high volume) that also looked good. Maybe someone here recalls the name.

[sparky33]

Would anyone like to buy a set of reasonably priced Hutchinson Override 35s?...see Classifieds. Negligible miles, look new, still showing the little rubber hairs.

These are great multi-surface tires with easy tubeless set up. Though I'm switching to something from my cx clincher bin for the next few months.

[ergott]

FYI

I spoke with Panaracer USA about tubeless. They have to update the sidewalls, but currently all Gravel Kings from 32mm and up (700) and all 650b are tubeless. I just sold a few sets of the 32 to people knowing that. I think they are great tires. My 650X42 tires were about 355g each.