Gravel King SK is by far my fave tire, look forward to trying the SS!

Just installed the GK 38 slick on the new Hunt Gravel 30s. Easiest tire install I've ever done. No charge pump needed. Dish soap and standard track pump did the job. Looking forward to the first ride. Will keep the GK SS in mind for future. For now will ride with images of 1970's era Chevy Nova SS in mind.

Thank you for this practical review. I don't usually watch components or tech reviews because I get lost in the many details. You are clear, concise and document all your input. That's an efficient review.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I bought these tires after seeing someone reviewed it. I was impressed how these tires held up in loose gravel. I got the 26C version as it is the widest I can use for my bike.

Ahhh! I just got in a pair of the slicks for a new bike build. These would be perfect out here in the high desert!

gravelking is my favorite tyre, thank your for the review, i will try these next season

@tombyorn8278

4 жыл бұрын

I agree - I have a set of 26 mm on my Trek Emonda SL6 and couldn't be happier. Only very light gravel from time to time but they are great on the road too.

I love Gravelking SS , had a puncture in the wet danish winter weather last saturday it sealed brilliant, it is brilliant in the forrest and on tarmac. I look forward to the dry summer so i Can fly fast in the forrest when the mud goes to dust 👍

Hey Jom aside from the review. Your sealing method has saved me so much headache. Was always doing it with the valve core and having issues. Saved me so much time so thank you and keep up the awesome content.

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, glad I could help!

@Atlantis109

Жыл бұрын

@@GravelCyclist Hello. How are these tires at speed on asphalt? And on the sand? There were a lot of punctures?

after watching your vid bought 700x32 SS set up tubeless on my Diverge.. great off road and VERY fast and comfy at 45 to 55 PSI on tarmac! Great review Thank You! I run standard SKs too..

@christopher2041

Жыл бұрын

After seeing your comment i did the same thing, i’ve got 32c ss on my road wheels and 38c sk on my gravel wheels

These in 32mm are my choice for road endurance for the past 2 years and over 9k miles . lol they are so lovely.

Nice review ! Recently I went from Schwable All Arround G1 to Panaracer Gravel King Slick Tire, 700x38 - all I can say, I love it. Probably SS+ will provide even more grip, comparing to slicks.

@austinshoupe3003

4 жыл бұрын

I'm doubtful. The slick grabs soo well.

Excellent piece of information and entertaining too! Great south Georgian accent sir ;) Subscribed immediately.

Awesome. Just ordered a pair myself.

Been riding the SS for a couple of months now (in 38c) and I completely agree with your review. These tires are outstanding off-road with the exception of mud, but the amazing thing is how well they ride on the road. All my other gravel tires have been noisy and slow on the road, but not these. They give up nothing on the road. Your review was spot-on and quite efficient. Thank you!

@Anton.Baryshnikov

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't they feel a bit wider than you wanted? Trying to figure between x32 & x35

@JasonBerryOnFire

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anton.Baryshnikov I would say they seem right in line with 38c tires in other brands. Not especially wide. They measure out at 37 mm on some older Fulcrums which are 18mm internal.

I see any Gravelking review around,I click.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great review. Thanks for sharing

Nice review. I am just using them now

You've got the most peculiar southern accent. ;) I run the SK on my CX/gravel hardtail (love em). Def interested in the SS for my new fixie that will also venture into gravel. lol

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

My accent is from the DEEP south, south of the Equator :)

I’m considering a pair of these 700 x 32 for my winter riding. I’m torn! Thanks for the vid mate!

@christopher2041

Жыл бұрын

Traded these for my gatorskins, 32c tubeless, highly recommended

Nice! These have quickly risen to the top of my list for an over 40mm slick-ish tire for Michigan Coast to Coast (now in October). Plenty fast for hard sections and will certainly provide float at 43mm on the sandy sections. My Checkpoint SL5 holds up to 45 and it doesn't look like these will cake up with much dirt/mud at all.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

They unloaded any mud in my experience, pretty quickly... I tried to show that in the video.

@fergusanderson5307

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg, did you get these? I've just got an ALR5 and wish to fit the SS. Did you have enough clearance? What pressures after you running? Tubeless or not? I'm thinking of using tubes as I don't cycle a lot. I'll probably go for the Plus version.

Thanks. I was looking at some Gravelking tires online and having trouble figuring out what the real differences were.

I had orig PR herringbone slicks x35...cut pretty easy...got 700x38....though these SS look the bomb ...thanks👏👏

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

This just in... there was a goof from Panaracer, 700c x 38mm is available too!

I’ve had the same slick racing tires for over 30 years and they still are in great condition....

@myyoutubename152

3 жыл бұрын

How many miles? I have ruined a pair of tires in about two years.

@More-Space-In-Ear

3 жыл бұрын

@@myyoutubename152 crikey, thousands plus, used to ride everywhere..

Thanks!

I've actually had good luck using a air-chamber pump with the valve core still installed btw... You don't have to do any juggling with the valve core afterwards

Yeeeah, those won't be too popular in germany - over here it is a reference to something very different, lol!

@CaptainShiny5000

4 жыл бұрын

But I'm sure it's fast as lightning! ;-)

@GamblerBE

4 жыл бұрын

I've actually seen panaracer comment on other videos that the name in Germany will be "semi slick" and not just "ss"

@yorg6664

4 жыл бұрын

lol

@nugginusslover476

4 жыл бұрын

You could say the same thing about KZ headphones😂

@thedownunderverse

4 жыл бұрын

@@GamblerBE Panaracer misses the point entirely. The SS was comprised entirely of Germans, so it's not their sensitivities that need to be considered. It's the people in/from other countries that the SS killed that should be respected.

Great review, thanks JOM! Looking forward to trying these when my WTB Byways wear out. (Also, hopefully spelling out J O M will cut down on the "John" mentions, haha)

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Haha it's a little difficult for some apparently.

I'll be racing Crusher next year-these look perfect for that course. My other races will be Monster-Cross and Bootlegger in NC, which may necessitate the GK SK...

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

The GK SK is what I used when when last raced Monster Cross and Bootlegger... ditto for Crusher. Ironically, I flatted a GK SK on the Col de Crush descent, but the brilliant Orange Seal Endurance Formula fixed that puncture in about one second... I know this because my rear camera suffered from a wee bit of sealant squirting :)

@jacksonianc

4 жыл бұрын

@@GravelCyclist Now that these are out, would you still use SK for those races?

Nice. My kind of tire then. I love my 700x38mm slicks for current road/rando/dry dirt COVID mode. These will be more than enough when something more robust is required for local "un-pavement", particularly after chuckling my way through Big Head Todd's over-tired piece on the GC website this morning.

@TheAcfallejoseph

Жыл бұрын

Im looking at these same tires. Deciding so I want 38 or 40. Hard choice what do you think?

@walcottav

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAcfallejoseph Coming from road riding and for most of the unpaved segments within reach of my daily ride, 38 works for me for my mixed surface riding. The tires actually measure 39 on my rims. I find for me the 38s are a good compromise - good performance on pavement and fine for firm dry (but not deep dust/silt/sand/muddy) surfaces. If I'm under-tired for sections it adds to the challenge and I can always take the bike for a walk. You can't go wrong with either one I'd think.

@TheAcfallejoseph

Жыл бұрын

@@walcottav awesome thanks for the advice. Setting up a new bike is a small challenge with all these shiney components we have out there.

@walcottav

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAcfallejoseph I know, too much choice!

@TheAcfallejoseph

Жыл бұрын

@@walcottav Im having a bike built by Lee Prescott at Meteor works so I have been racking my brain on components. Mechanical grx 2x with a High enough chainring but not to high. Might start off with a 48 or 50 big ring. Just want to keep things simple as possible.

I run the Gravel Kings and I had a guy complaining about the pebble throw. I had the same opinion you do. I told him to get on someone else's wheel.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Well played David!

@ernie12man

4 жыл бұрын

Their popular nickname is Gravel-Fling :) ,.. I prefer the file tread and the SS is gonna be in rotation on my wheels soon, no gravel-flingin on my steel-frames :) .

Love that China rubber. Panaracer passella= all day long.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Japanese rubber to be exact.

Great tire

Reminiscent of the WTB byway.

Panaracer SS or Pirelli H? Intended use: Asphalt, fine gravel, occasional little muddy(ish) forest trail, but no "real" offroad though. Currently riding 25mm Conti GP classic, don't want to loose too much speed on the road but would really like some peace of mind on the rougher surfaces. (Also, gravel decents on 25mm road tyres are scary.)

I can’t wait until it will be available in Europe : I am die-hard fan of the Gravelking SK but since I ride more on pavement (70-30 or maybe 60-40) we are more into bike-packing than trail rides I am looking for something a bit more slick and roll fast. The WTB Byway was ok for this but it wears extremely fast. :/ my only hope is the Panaracer now.

@LeifBrostrom

2 жыл бұрын

Heh. I'm coming here for the SAME reason!

I'll be honest, I didn't have great luck w/ the GK SKs in TLC 700x35, and kind of written them off..Puctures that would not reseal w/ sealant, and not very fast. I have however had really good luck with the GKs in 700x32 non-TLC set up TLC, but currently using the Vittoria Torreno Dry tubeless in 700x33...wicked fast but with more cornering bite than the GKs....but they're wearing a bit quicker than I anticipated. These look like a possible replacement! What is that green/white bike shown in the video

I know I’m a bit late to the game, here here goes anyway. I got myself a Cervelo aspero recently as I just realised I enjoy riding. I have them laced with Bontrager Aeolus pro 3v and Goodyear connectors for rougher gravel, but I seem to do more road right now. And now the question, I have a 2nd wheelset coming (ican aero 35 [21.5 internal] ) which I want to use as my road set up, will these SS/SS+ 32mm work well for road? And of course light gravel. Or would a traditional road tire be better

spec'd these on the custom Ti gravel bike I have recently ordered!

very intriguing, one thing you forgot to mention is that this tire is pretty much the cheapest gravel tire you can get. Making it very attractive to me indeed. At least here in Canada, GK's are $70, Specialized $75, Vittoria are $80, Pirelli are $95...

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Taylor, it all depends on the local market for tyre pricing.

Just pulled the trigger on a set of SK's, wonder if I should cancel and use these instead, looks like they'll be good for bikepacking when it's 50/50 split.

@MichaelLargent

4 жыл бұрын

I would, but I'm all about a fast rolling tire. I'll take speed over traction 95% of the time.

@jaspreetsidhu5708

4 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelLargent I think I'm in the same boat as you was about to cancel my order only to realize that these won't be shipping till late june/july which is unfortunate. Looks like I'll be riding with gravelking sk 43mm's

Noice :)

I was just about to pull the trigger on some 35mm Continental Terra Speeds, but these look like a great option too. Have you ridden the Contis too? Can anyone compare?

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, sorry, zero time on the Conti's you refer to.

Thanks for the great review. In technical details what is the difference between SS and SS+?

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

SS+ has additional puncture protection bead to bead, please visit the Panaracer website for info.

Nice video, I'm planning to do a double century ride, using my gravel bike, do you think it will make a big difference putting a 700x32c tires will help me ?thanks

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

You'll have no worries riding 700c x 32mm on pavement, provided you have the pressure set right. By that I mean, not over-inflated. Plenty of cushion will save some fatigue over the long haul.

Which is better in your opinion the Gravel king SS or the Conti Terra Speed?

I should have gotten these tires over the Slicks, but I’m riding the 650b x 48s primarily on road and need all the handicap I can get lol

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

The true GK slicks are the lightest offering of their entire line.

I've ridden these tires in two gravel races and a couple thousand miles of training so far this season. I love the tire, but it's not holding up. After Gravel Battle, both tires were flat and each has dozens of small holes in the high wear part of the tread, and the sidewalls are weeping sealant through pinholes as well. Maybe I just got dudds.

Just bought the GK slicks. Should have wait a couple of months...

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

This always happens!

I bought in to this GravelKing adulation thing back in about 2015 when i bought some of the first 28mm regular tubed ones and put them on my all purpose road bike. Despite the hype, I only expected them to be reasonably fast, but I found them to be very draggy - even at 80psi (and a mile an hour slower on any tarmac ride compared with regular 'race' tyres) so they were removed and chucked in a cupboard. I also have some other Panaracer road tyres which are badged-up by Planet X and touted as 'fast rolling'. They're like riding through treacle as well. Even 40mm WTB Nanos (intended for off-road) are faster on tarmac

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

You should perform a roll down test vs perception.

@graememorrison333

3 жыл бұрын

@@GravelCyclist Yeah, that's possibly one way to do it, but apart from the perception they're measurably slow even compared with say a gatorskin, according to my strava. An easy 15mph ride on 25mm gators would be a 14mph ride on 28mm gravelkings

How do you find the puncture protection? I’ve just converted my normal slick gravel kings to tubeless and every ride they puncture and I have to limp home on 20psi

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you should be careful where you're riding. I've had good luck with the SS and the original GK.

I started on GK SK 43mm (probably after watching one of Jom's old reviews) - liked them, bit heavy though and really flicks up small stones into your friends faces. Then I moved to GK Slicks 38mm PLUS - even with the plus casing I still suffered quite a few punctures. They were bloody fast and light though, but found myself sliding out and going easy on dusty corners, which probably offset any gains on the straights. Finally now I'm on the new GK SS 43mm. Great middle ground but still a little bit heavy for my liking for going to climb KOMs. Just did a 322km gravel race on 21mm internal width farsports carbon wheels and ran them at 25psi rear/23front. Super comfortable...but I did bottom out and crack my front wheel on a huge block in a creek crossing, but that was totally my fault. For the reasonable price the GKs are hard to beat and mount up quite easy. Thanks Jom for the review!

I wonder what the SS+ will weigh, in the northeast our gravel trail have more gravel/crushed stone then dirt. Not sure the non + version will hold up well. And would love less ting noise on the frame from my current tires the Steilacoom’s, which I’ve tried many tires and seem to come back to these or Barlow Pass. Great comfort for their weight and in endurance version very durable. But the SS thread looks very interesting might work well in crushed stone just a mater of will they be heavy like the SK+’s and will they be any faster then the Steilacoom’s, I know they are knobby looking but surprisingly good rolling compared to Maxxis Ramblers or SK+’s or WTB nano or WTB Riddler or Schwalbe G one. Curious as to your comparison to Rene Herse tires? Are the SS also a smooth or more plush ride and offer any more speed? Nice review and interesting tire.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Peter, I have zero time on any of the Rene Herse tyres. There's a chance I'll be riding in New England during a fun road trip later this year, I'll be packing all manner of bikes / wheels / tyre combinations to go play :)

@Peter-tc3ep

4 жыл бұрын

Gravel Cyclist if your in Massachusetts/New Hampshire boarder area or Quechee, Vt area more then welcome try the my Steilacoom’s or if your tall enough for XL frame my Open UP. Might have the Open Wide also by then with 650 wheels for rougher trails.

How you compare gravel king ss+ with schwalbee marothon supreme? I having looking for slick tyres for my mtb for awhile. In a dilema now. Btw noob question is a 32c faster than a 35c. And what inner tuber should i use. Thanks

@GravelCyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, sorry, I have never used the Schwalbe tyre you refer to. I'm not a rolling resistance expert to offer an opinion on 32c vs 35c. I do not use inner tubes, these tyres are setup tubeless with sealant. Thank you.

In your opinion, how would they hold up on flint rock? Thank for the review!

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

David, I have not ridden these tyres in those conditions, the Panaracer Gravel team may know the answer, some of those folks are based in the Midwest. One of their guys is located in Wichita.

@davidwargin1766

4 жыл бұрын

@@GravelCyclist As always, thanks!

When is the official release date? Just looked for these on amazon and on panaracer's site and don't see them listed yet. My rear tire is due for replacement but I can hold off for a few weeks. Thanks

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew, today is the release date, but Panaracer hasn't listed them yet, despite saying they would be taking pre-orders starting today... I have an email into HQ, I will post an update ASAP.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew, visit my website article, I now have links in place that take you to the pre-sale.

Mi pregunta es cómo le echó aire a La goma sino me coge el sistema de echarle aire tiene algún adapte para válvula de el tubo por favor necesito su ayuda

@C.Medina

3 жыл бұрын

Hola Dwight, vamos por partes. Estas tratando de inflar una goma "tubeless" (sin tubo) o con tubo ?

3:05 is the measurement for 700x35c? what is the inner width of the rim?

@BrianCerveny

2 жыл бұрын

25mm according to the wheelset in linked in the description.

Does SS has enough grip on wet conditions please? And how about rolling speed , Is it better than SK?

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

It rides well in the wet but you still need to exercise caution in corners, just like most tyres. In my opinion, it is faster than the GK SK on most surfaces, but is not quite as tough.

How would these compare to WTB Byway 40c? Are they quicker on paved roads? More or less grip?

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Frank, I've only ridden the 650b Byway, but I'd still stick with the SS.

@austinshoupe3003

4 жыл бұрын

I gave up GK slicks so I could get 44 Byways. I want the GKs back. They need to make a 43 slick.

I am more focused on road with some mixed terrain. Is it safe to use the original slicks on light gravel?

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

I've ridden the original slicks on light gravel, no worries. Bear in mind, they are not the most puncture resistant.

@globalhaddadholdings9540

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for the quick reply. They advertise more puncture resistance with that reinforced sidewall. If I’m running tubeless I guess I should be ok? Between the slick and the semi slick - any noticeable speed difference on tarmac? That’s really what I’m trying to figure out. If it’s the same I may just get the semi slick.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

I have no way of testing speed between the two tyres, sorry. I run tubeless in all instances.

Had these tires on my Ritte Satyr as well (oddly). Found the tires to be puncture prone. Although the tires had plenty of miles left, the inner rear tire delaminated and created a large hump in the tire! Was disappointed...

@GravelCyclist

Жыл бұрын

Thinking you should reach out to Panaracer for a warranty.

@juanpablojimenez2755

Жыл бұрын

@@GravelCyclist Thanks. Didn't mean to rain on your parade. I enjoy your videos very much! Tossed the pair and am now sporting Continental Terra Trail. Seems quite suitable for the trails I have been riding. I frequent Alameda Creek/Coyote Hills/Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in the San Francisco Bay. Cheers! :)

@GravelCyclist

Жыл бұрын

No worries :) Ironically, i have ridden the Terra Trails the past two days in Colorado. Review coming later.

Have you tried these on a wet pavement? How was it?

How true do you think tire width will be on a 17mm rim?

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

I imagine it will be spot on.

What do you recommend for 70% road and 30 gravel. ss or slick? thank you

@GravelCyclist

2 жыл бұрын

I would go with the SS.

SS rear and SK front might be the perfect set up 🤔

@GravelCyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Give it a go!

@christopher2041

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻 recently did that myself with the limited edition “ginger” color scheme 🤘🏻😆🤘🏻

Tricky to find the link on the presale, any chance you could post it?

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

I have an email into Panaracer, will respond if they finally put the tires onto their site, this is a bummer.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Christopher, visit the website article, I have updated links for the presale.

@MrMysto

4 жыл бұрын

Gravel Cyclist thank you

Any idea when/where we can buy these in Europe?

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

You really need to contact Panaracer with that question, sorry!

My rims are 23 internal, 31 external. How wide do you think the 38 will sit?

@GravelCyclist

Жыл бұрын

I would think it may expand to at least 40mm in width.

Great review, think i'm going to go with these on my new diverge. just wondering what wheels those are that youre running them on.

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

Roval Terra CLX 700c in this video, the review of those wheels is linked in the video description.

@fa1coner

3 жыл бұрын

@@GravelCyclist I was multitasking the first time I watched. Caught you mention them on the second watching. Thanks.

SS = semi slick. SK = small knob

Trouble is with all these tyres is that they puncture way to easily... I'm running wtb raddlers and they are great but even though I'm using stans sealant with glitter in it they still puncture all the time. I don't want to but I've considered fitting a set of schwalbe Marathon Plus.

@fractalofgod6324

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'm running them too hard, I ride them at 60psi

I cycle mostly pavement but I like this tire at 32c. Is it good?

@GravelCyclist

Жыл бұрын

Would be an excellent option for 32mm.

@warpampee

Жыл бұрын

@@GravelCyclist what about 35mm? have you tried it on wet pavement when cornering?

The side edges defy physics... looking at them, they look like they would offer no corner grip. Do they?

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

You think someone calling themselves "bikebudha01" would know.

@bikebudha01

3 жыл бұрын

@@GravelCyclist I am on my fourth set of gravel tires. Yet to find the 'right' tire...

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

@@bikebudha01 Wow. My go to tyre for the unexpected is the Panaracer Gravelking SK. I've ridden all across the USA, three Australian states, and the environs of Girona, Spain. Great choice.

Gravelking SS or WTB Byway if I'm going with 35c? anyone with some experiences for both?

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

I have ridden and reviewed both (Byway review is on the website), I prefer the Gravelking SS. Lighter and faster, but I would likely choose the Plus version for additional puncture protection.

@E5T4T3

3 жыл бұрын

@@GravelCyclist Thanks, gonna go with the normal SS after watching your review. Over here in Ontario we have pretty smooth gravel trails so I think it will do

@GravelCyclist

3 жыл бұрын

@@E5T4T3 Nice, and you'll save a little weight too. I reckon you will be happy with your decision.

Is it as easy rolling as Pathfinder pro tyre?

@GravelCyclist

Жыл бұрын

I would say faster, but I feel the Pathfinder may be a little more resilient to punctures.

Great video, are this tires available in the market, where I can get them? Thanks

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Good news, this link will take you to Panaracer's website - bit.ly/2WEFCZU - also, 700c x 38mm is now available!

@kitten-inside

4 жыл бұрын

Technically available, but supply chains are messed up because of the pandemic. European shops don't seem to carry any, as far as Google shows.

👍

Is it tube less ready

@GravelCyclist

8 ай бұрын

If you watched the video, you would know the answer.

hows the durability ?

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Still going very well after five weeks, longer term would give a better picture.

Why no subtitles? Thanks.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I believe KZread is having a technical issue with the closed captions today, usually they are available with all of my videos. You will have to try again another time, sorry.

@MrRemota

4 жыл бұрын

@@GravelCyclist Thanks and congratulations for your great channel.

I really wish Panaracer made a 40mm size for their gravel range. 35mm expanding to 38 is ok but for a frame rated to 40mm but their 43mm expanding to 45mm probably wouldn't make it.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Paddy, 700c x 38mm is now available, this was an update since the video was launched. Check their online store here - bit.ly/2WEFCZU

@Peter-tc3ep

4 жыл бұрын

The GravelKing SK+ in 700x38 measured 40.6 on my dt Swiss GR 1600 wheelset, worked well on my Open UP frame. The SK+’s weren’t a favorite of mine though, felt sluggish and hard compared to the Steilacoom endurance. But the SS look interesting.

@Thomas-fy9yc

3 жыл бұрын

All the 38c GravelKings are actually ETRTO 40-622, so on a reasonably wide rim they should be at least 40. I’m not sure why they list them at 38c.

@Thomas-fy9yc

3 жыл бұрын

@@Peter-tc3ep I agree, I tried the SK and they felt slow compared to Riddler, Cazaderos, Byways, and Pathfinder Pros that I’ve tried. I’m considering getting some SS as I’m kidding I ride a lot more tarmac these days with COVID restricting my travel.

will a 29er wheelset with that tire?

@GravelCyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, mount up anything greater in width than 35mm and you should have no problems.

@jedunboxing4127

2 жыл бұрын

I have existing 29er rims,that means I just use same rims for gravel 35c ,38c ,40c to 43c?

@GravelCyclist

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, shouldn't be an issue. I've run 29'er wheels with tyres from 35mm to 50mm. As an FYI, 29'and 700c are the same size, but 29'er rims generally have wider rim beds, which is why you really should run 35 or 38mm wide at minimum.

0:24 I love how australians can change their moind... Cause I can't

“And then split from that ride and ride some gravel”

Am I the only one who manages to mount tubeless tyres with the valve cores left in the valve?

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

You must be special.

@jackseph03

4 жыл бұрын

It never occurred to me to remove them, so no, you aren't the only one.

@chrisprice2200

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen this done before. Interesting approach, but I don’t see why. Nice review though

@Mr_RichardH

4 жыл бұрын

@@GravelCyclist Heh, don't know about that. But I do know it's a hell of a lot easier.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisprice2200 I like to get maximum air, especially without using a compressor. Different technique for sure.

I’m confused as to why the “SS” is for a Chevy care.. and not “Super Slick”….

@GravelCyclist

2 жыл бұрын

I don't make the rules, Semi-Slick according to Panaracer, and Super Sport, in the case of Chevrolet.

Ha! But pebble throw is not only annoying for wheel suckers, also for my downtube.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

Haha good point. If you ride naked titanium, no problem! Think about applying a clear mylar frame protector beneath your downtube.

@danielbum912

4 жыл бұрын

@@GravelCyclist as a matter of fact I am riding naked Ti. But still, that sound of pebbles slowly sand-blasting it...... I could live without that!

The big problem with SS is hundreds of rubber barbs from manufacturing. They are screwing up the aero gains from any nice deep wheels you bought. Shame. I would have liked the SS tire a lot.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

You could always get busy with a nail clipper :)

I'm an un-trend setter !

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

That's a shame.

hmmm SS here in Europe is an unfortunate name to be honest

@GravelCyclist

2 жыл бұрын

What about Chevrolet SS? Learn from history, else people will repeat it.

OMG I hope Panaracer don't market this as "SS." It will be a total PR nightmare for Panaracer if they do.

@GravelCyclist

4 жыл бұрын

You're about the 10th person to mention the "SS" reference. I understand the point you're making, as an FYI, Chevrolet have marketed various "SS" versions of their performance-oriented vehicles.