Gravel tyres

[JayLow]

Does anyone have an opinion on the Kenda Booster Pro (700x40c) tyre? I just bought a set at LBS recommendation, and the reviews online seem pretty glowing. Plus the tan walls now match my mtb so that must reduce the rolling resistance a little.

[Mongoose!]

I ride the Kenda Booster pro 29 x 2.2 (measured about 55mm...)   on my Giant Revolt. 589g a tyre.

Rides like a tank... 👌

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

I wrote a gravel tyre buyer's guide not so long ago - hopefully helpful:

 

https://wheelbuilder.co.za/buyers-guide-gravel-tyres/

[ChrisF]

54 minutes ago, nick_the_wheelbuilder said:

I wrote a gravel tyre buyer's guide not so long ago - hopefully helpful:

 

https://wheelbuilder.co.za/buyers-guide-gravel-tyres/

 

Interesting to see the increasing options for semi and full slick tyres, now up to c40.

 

Certainly an increasing market for people wanting ultra wide low rolling resistance tyres in town.

 

 

 

But yea ... these are still scarce in SA.

[HeyLylo]

Can anyone advise where is the best place locally to get gravel tyres? Im new to gravel, and my wheelset is 650b with WTB tyres. I cannot find anywhere online that stocks semi road 650b tyres.

[EVOBIKES ONLINE STORE]

5 minutes ago, HeyLylo said:

Can anyone advise where is the best place locally to get gravel tyres? Im new to gravel, and my wheelset is 650b with WTB tyres. I cannot find anywhere online that stocks semi road 650b tyres.

We stock both the GoodYear County and GoodYear Ultimate Gravel tyres in 650B...

[MORNE]

11 minutes ago, HeyLylo said:

Can anyone advise where is the best place locally to get gravel tyres? Im new to gravel, and my wheelset is 650b with WTB tyres. I cannot find anywhere online that stocks semi road 650b tyres.

https://rookcycles.com/collections/parts-and-accessories/products/byway47-tyre-each

[HeyLylo]

Thanks Morne, much appreciated.

 

[Simon123]

I put on the Spaz Pathfinders in 40c

 

Very happy and great on the road too.   Only issue is front one doesn't hold air well, tyre loses half it's pressure over a few days.   I've put more sealant in there than I care to think too.  But as the back is fine, I thought it was the rim / valve.   Replaced tape and valves and still the same, so maybe a dud tyre.

[ChrisF]

3 hours ago, HeyLylo said:

Can anyone advise where is the best place locally to get gravel tyres? Im new to gravel, and my wheelset is 650b with WTB tyres. I cannot find anywhere online that stocks semi road 650b tyres.

 

3 hours ago, EVOBIKES ONLINE STORE said:

We stock both the GoodYear County and GoodYear Ultimate Gravel tyres in 650B...

 

Speak to Janos at Evobikes.

 

Evobikes is an excellent online shop.  And if you reside in the Cape you can drive to their shop in Kraaifontein.

 

 

If you have a Specialized store close to you, have a look at their range.

 

 

You can also look at Cycle Lab and CWC.  I have found their website to not reflect everything on the shelves, so give them a call.

 

 

Save yourself all the effort and just buy from Evobikes 👍