Gravel friendly 29” tyres

[dasilvarsa]

4 minutes ago, TheoG said:

Thanks, but I'm looking for "Speed King" not "Race King", they are sold out everywhere ....  

Looks like Sanctions

Should be no need to Self Import a Tyre.

Edited May 25, 2023 by dasilvarsa

[Bub Marley]

19 minutes ago, WaldoZ said:

I'm on Aspens (2.1) at the moment but also looking for faster rolling tires. My rims won't fit gravel tires so narrow MTB ones is what I look at. This looks good. Let me know where you find stock.

Not really ideal for our winter and I would probably use the aspens if it rains but would have loved to try these at Ronde van Riebeek and even Gallows.

https://evobikes.co.za/product/vittoria-terreno-29-tlr-graphene-2-0-skinwall/

 

Evobikes has them listed on the website. R1000 bucks each. They say in stock but probably best to check with them first. 

 

Lemme know if you get them how they perform. I’m gonna ponder a bit first before i commit😂

 

 

15 minutes ago, Vishal72 said:

 

Protection (blackchili compound) version was sold out locally so got  them from Chain Reaction 

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/int/p/continental-race-king-protection-folding-mtb-tyre?color=black&wheelSizeWidth=29"+|+2.2"

 

alternatively bike24 :

https://www.bike24.com/p2266654.html

Shieldwall version seems to be available locally :

https://bike-addict.co.za/products/continental-race-king-shieldwall-29-x-2-2-tyre

With the current exchange rate, importing is pricey these days.

[Vishal72]

saw these at Cyclelab a few months ago, looks like they're sold out locally as well  :

https://evobikes.co.za/product/vittoria-terreno-29-tlr-graphene-2-0-29-x-2-25/. 

 

https://www.bike24.com/p2336058.html

[Cardio Goth]

1 hour ago, Spinnekop said:

Any had a look at Goodyear tyres?

I am trying out a set of Eagle F1's (new generation) as well as the County Gravel tyres.
Will report back in due time........

https://www.goodyearbike.com/

 

Currently running the Peaks in 2.4 - the back has worn pretty quickly, but no other issues. 

[El Duderino]

1 hour ago, WaldoZ said:

I'm on Aspens (2.1) at the moment but also looking for faster rolling tires. My rims won't fit gravel tires so narrow MTB ones is what I look at. This looks good. Let me know where you find stock.

Not really ideal for our winter and I would probably use the aspens if it rains but would have loved to try these at Ronde van Riebeek and even Gallows.

I fitted a Panaracer GravelKing SK+ 700x50mm tyre on a 29er rim with an internal width of 30mm, no issues. Ran this set up at Ronde von Riebeek on my rear. So, unless you have 40mm ID rims, you can fit a gravel tyre.

[WaldoZ]

4 hours ago, El Duderino said:

I fitted a Panaracer GravelKing SK+ 700x50mm tyre on a 29er rim with an internal width of 30mm, no issues. Ran this set up at Ronde von Riebeek on my rear. So, unless you have 40mm ID rims, you can fit a gravel tyre.

I have hookless rims. Not gonna stick with higher pressures... that said I haven't tried but have heard of others trying and not succeeding.


EDIT: 50mm might actually be possible because of the volume but a 2.1 tyre is 53mm so same same

Edited May 25, 2023 by WaldoZ

[Breezer]

I have these Vredestein black panthers on my monstercross. Near continues centre ridge make the rolling resistance very low, but enough grip on a gravel road. And it is not to expensive. 

 

https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/vredestein-tyres/products/vredestein-black-panther-mtb-tyre?variant=39598767341652

[dasilvarsa]

On 5/25/2023 at 1:24 PM, El Duderino said:

I fitted a Panaracer GravelKing SK+ 700x50mm tyre on a 29er rim with an internal width of 30mm, no issues. Ran this set up at Ronde von Riebeek on my rear. So, unless you have 40mm ID rims, you can fit a gravel tyre.

I would like to see a picture of the tyre profile on this 30mm rim please.

[El Duderino]

58 minutes ago, dasilvarsa said:

I would like to see a picture of the tyre profile on this 30mm rim please.

Sorry, dude, I've already changed my tyre set up for tomorrow's race at Darling (Darling DBX).

[Nico van Loggerenberg]

On 5/25/2023 at 12:09 PM, TheoG said:

Thanks, but I'm looking for "Speed King" not "Race King", they are sold out everywhere ....  

To the best of my knowledge the Speed King has been discontinued. At least in MTB sizes. I believe the Race King offers pretty much the same package. 

On 5/25/2023 at 10:11 AM, Shebeen said:

following this thread.

Conti Race king+ protection (locally freely available) looks to be my winner then on this. BUT how much can we really trust the testing?

i know it's standardized but metalplate is not sinkplaat!

here's the gravel list they seem only to go up to 42mm

https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/cx-gravel-reviews

Well it's better than some random internet guy's opinion on a bike forum, let me tell you that. 

[figjam_sa]

I've been searching for Continental Race Kings since the beginning of the years and have not seen them at Cycle Lab, CWC or Bike Addict in this year so I've also wondered where you guys have found stock. I would also like to try them if they ever become available again

Edited May 29, 2023 by figjam_sa

[ChrisF]

40 minutes ago, figjam_sa said:

I've been searching for Continental Race Kings since the beginning of the years and have not seen them at Cycle Lab, CWC or Bike Addict in this year so I've also wondered where you guys have found stock. I would also like to try them if they ever become available again

 

Evobike recently got in a shipment of Continental tyres  (too late for me)

 

ONE left in stock ....

https://evobikes.co.za/product/continental-race-king-pure-grip-tubeless-29er-folding-mtb-tyre/

[Shebeen]

47 minutes ago, figjam_sa said:

I've been searching for Continental Race Kings since the beginning of the years and have not seen them at Cycle Lab, CWC or Bike Addict in this year so I've also wondered where you guys have found stock. I would also like to try them if they ever become available again

if you can't find them anywhere here, import yourself

https://www.bike24.com/p2266654.html?source=SRP&indexName=production_SEARCH_INDEX_EN&objectId=CON366471&queryId=3e35c7a086c6b14f7e208a8e731a5178&userToken=f9699b1e-5d12-49d6-ad61-d932a94e0bad

[figjam_sa]

38 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

Evobike recently got in a shipment of Continental tyres  (too late for me)

 

ONE left in stock ....

https://evobikes.co.za/product/continental-race-king-pure-grip-tubeless-29er-folding-mtb-tyre/

Dankie Chris

 

But it seems the one to buy is the Raceking ProTection/Black Chilli

 

According to Continental's website there's like four models and I can't figure out which one the above on is, so probably the one without some kind of sidewall protection. So they should be SUPER FAST, lol

[figjam_sa]

33 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

if you can't find them anywhere here, import yourself

https://www.bike24.com/p2266654.html?source=SRP&indexName=production_SEARCH_INDEX_EN&objectId=CON366471&queryId=3e35c7a086c6b14f7e208a8e731a5178&userToken=f9699b1e-5d12-49d6-ad61-d932a94e0bad

Thanks!

Yeah thought about that too.... With the current exchange rate - it just doesn't make sense. 

[Shebeen]

4 hours ago, figjam_sa said:

Thanks!

Yeah thought about that too.... With the current exchange rate - it just doesn't make sense. 

good point. You should buy locally produced bike tyres then!

 

Seriously though. Go do the maths and the prices here are still about 60% of what you will pay locally. so if it doesn't make sense to actually get the tyre you want and pay less for it,