How To Choose The Right Tires For Gravel: From Road To Off-Road Riding

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Choosing the right gravel tire for your bike can seem like an overwhelming choice at times, with all of the tread, tubeless and pressure options available. In this video Jeremy explains the key points you should use as a guide to match the right kind of tire to the type of off-road riding you do.
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@gcn 5 лет назад

What tyres are your go-to?

@htukmumfie 5 лет назад

36-38c for gravel. id go larger if my frame had more clearance. for some brands, 36 and 38 are about the same width

@lcsfgnds 5 лет назад

my bike came with the same Conti Speed Ride 42 mm featured in this video

@hartwood9078 5 лет назад

I ride 700x45 tubeless. Love em.

@Niklas_J_L 5 лет назад

I switched from Conti GP4S 700x28c to Conti GP4S 700x32c last winter and I haven't looked back since. So much comfort and I really like how they look on the bike.

@DjangoUnhinged 5 лет назад

Unrelated topic, but could you do a video on what are the best available options for carrying toddlers on the bike, please/ Cheers

@mathieunorry 5 лет назад

This guy is a born presenter, he's got all the subject knowledge and is a terrific communicator

@DilbertMuc 4 года назад

I'm sure he was a highly successful used car sales dealer before he joined this team. :D))))

@LeoInterHyenaem 4 года назад

I can't fault him for the accent, but I'm no fan of æmæricæn "English". And that's to put it rather mildly.

@CARNIVORBROS 4 года назад

He also a former professional racing cyclist, who took over 90 UCI victories, four USA Cyclocross national championships, and the 2015 Pan American Championship during his career.

@andyhaochizhang 3 года назад

@@LeoInterHyenaem you mean original English? Because that's what English sounds like before Brits changed accent.

@vgjhlgjhfuyfjhfjkhgyghj 3 года назад

I enjoy j-pow videos too. What Mathieu Norry said!

@davidbristow7504 5 лет назад

I’ve been searching high and low for this information. Very well explained, no one else has put it together like this. Well done Jeremy and GCN.

@htukmumfie 5 лет назад

superb addition to the gcn team. every vid so far is very watchable and informative

@crbondur 5 лет назад

I love the addition of the chart. Makes all of the explanations clearer.

@nerdexproject 5 лет назад

Makes me want to get a gravel bike quite badly :D Awesome video!

@ectorgerson Год назад

I know this is late, but back in the 90’s my old Gitane cyclocross bike only had clearance for griffo tubulars and Michelin cross clinchers at 700x28, pumped with a fear of pinch flats. Only my chiropractor knows the toll that took on my body. I recently pulled the bike back out and fitted a pair of 47(?) mm Continental Speed rides with a new fork. Holy Hanna Barberra! Jeremy was dead on about the smile on my face running full speed over rocky terrain! Thanks!

@rueichengkuo2557 4 года назад

I have been watching cycling related videos on youtube for more than ten years. THis was the best presentation I have ever seen, you master the jargon, you are full of passion and you share experience. GCN can never fire you after this! Unless there is some hashtag metoo thing going on

$@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366$

@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366 5 лет назад

Jeremy is obviously a natural in front of the camera. He also combines technical and presentation skills. His passion for the sport is palpable. And he sounds credible when he makes a comment or recommendation. No doubt the other GCN presenters will elevate their game.

@dzonibravo7867 3 года назад

35-38 semislick is ideal combination for road-gravel (light offroad). And most of us do that ride. On plus side, they are great for commuting.

@karesz666i 5 лет назад

I love the energy of this guy! A bit hard to follow sometimes, but nice work bringing some 'America' to GCN! Cheers

@BoxCarBoy12 5 лет назад

Jeez, Jeremy wasn't lying in his presenter video when he said he's one of those people with too much energy, it keeps you engaged. Great addition to the team!

@georgex5959 3 года назад

Great video .We've just bought road bikes and found that some of the roads/paths have gravel so needed advice on tyres. This is a great help

@DavidLamon 3 года назад

Thanks a lot, definitely what I was looking for. Just ordered a pair of Panaracer Gravelking SK+ 700/43c for my gravel race in October, following your advice (95% of gravel and no idea about the terrain)

@marcelloprattico 5 лет назад

I could feel that JPow was almost channeling Sir Mix-a-lot with "I like big tires and I cannot lie"

@DonutEndurance 5 лет назад

Marcello Prattico, YES! I was thinking the exact same thing!😆

@sudduthjonathan 5 лет назад

Go big or go home. 👍🏼

@antred11 4 года назад

Big tires do look cool, though, don't they. One of these days I'm going to get me one of those fat bikes. 😍

@alanhill7965 5 лет назад

This is a handy video I'm about to start doing some gravel rides and this has been invaluable cheers Jeremy !

@skulluxe1 5 лет назад

Thanks j-Pow for making gravel and tire selection clearer.... great video... breaking it down into categories and the psi chart is a big help!

@chicodiflora 5 лет назад

Great video, man! Keep up, Jeremy, you are doing great! Brought many good new things to the channel. Loving it so far.

@chiefrocker12 4 года назад

What a show. NAILED IT. It's your natural passion and enthusiasm that makes JPow so awesome. People want to buy on on that alone. Before JPow, I was a roadie thru and thru, now! Building up my first pure gravel bike (some where between a 2.0 & 3.0). Your influence is working...

@goncalorosas8023 5 лет назад

Edition is going to another level! The video stabilization on gravel paths looks 👌. Jeremy looks great too!

@jkeypoor-ts4ql 11 дней назад

great explanation with showing the different roads, Thanks. You are a tire scientist.

@itsdave92 5 лет назад

I'm not a gravel rider, but I was surprised and said, ".......OH, I have those Speedride tires!" lol! GREAT presenting, Jeremy! Welcome to the family!

@sudduthjonathan 5 лет назад

Great video and great presenting JP. Obviously very knowledgeable and you’re making want to get out on the gravel and dirt again!

@theparalexview785 5 лет назад

Love the Conti Speed Rides. Been on the same pair for more than two years and around 5,000 miles of mixed pavement, chipseal and gravel. Occasionally I'll try another tire for a few weeks but keep returning to the Speed Rides.

@1986euanwalker 5 лет назад

Brilliant video...brilliant presenting! Have to say though whoever was filming hats off to you! Going over the same terrain and a shot steady as a rock....or gravel.....

@philiphiggs1615 5 лет назад

Very well presented video Jeremy. Excellent overview for off road tires, light, medium and large gravel riding. Cheers GCN

@lcleonp 2 года назад

Just the information I need it. Great video.

@Paulpedaling 5 лет назад

Excellent vid, like the break down on each variant of use. Keep them coming.

@jasonmcgrody9472 5 лет назад

Also, those Continental GP5000 tires are amazing. I have an endurance bike with these tires in 32c. Definitely usable on 1.0 gravel even for an amateur like me.

@crhayes 2 года назад

I run 25c GP5000 on Gravel 1.0 😀 Wish my current road bike could fit larger tires though (25c is already a squeeze). Will probably want the next bike to support up to 35c.

@scallywagswagger2318 4 года назад

I love this video! Thanks for the information. This is precisely what I was looking for.

@allrounderbicycle7193 5 лет назад

This is such an awesome video JPow, and great work GCN!

@joshuapowell8716 5 лет назад

Awesome informative vid. Would love one on gravel pedal selection in the future.

@derekjcooper 5 лет назад

Rene Herse Bon Jon Pass 700cx35 - incredible ride, like you're on a cushion of air. Run 'em tubeless.

@yanncampbell7401 5 лет назад

I stick with slick 40 mm tires all the time, gives me comfort on crappy roads and can tackle trails and soft single tracks. Did bikepacking with my Maxxis Refuse 40mm and they served me well when the rail trail turned into a sand pit, then forest road, then nice smooth roads.

@streetsandpeaks3013 3 года назад

Great video! For us mere mortals that only have one wheel set and also throw in commutes on paved I am running the Specialized Pathfinder Pro 38 with a heavy centre bead for fast rolling (and higher pressure on paved work days) and a progressively aggressive tread to the sidewall for grip on corners with lower pressure off road. A side note - the shop I work at only had one pro when I purchased so I grabbed a Pathfinder Sport for $30 and it has been great as a rear tire and easy on the budget vs $80 for the pro.

@jf8311 9 месяцев назад

From xc planning to try gravel. Thanks for this info!

@cliffsangelsphotography 5 лет назад

Finally! A presenter for us gravel/CX riders to give us info that we need and embrace the fun of dirt. Hope to see more brands with gravel bikes (Trek, Niner, Salsa, etc). Glad to see him here! I've got 37c WTB Riddler on my Marin Gestalt X10 and descend tech trails. So...How Hard Can Jeremy Shred?

@garyk0 5 лет назад

Awesome video! I love, love, love my Conti Speedrides. I Commute on them during the week and get out along the river tracks on the weekend. They are fantastic on hard pack, but if you are dealing with sloppy terrain, you find their limits pretty quick.

@evancole2880 3 года назад

Great video! Here in the backwoods of WV you literally never know what a hollow/paved road might turn into. To keep the fun going its always a smart idea to over-tire unless you plan out every mile of your ride. Keep it a fast rolling tread so it isn’t a pig on the paved stretches 🤙

@kris.monroe 4 года назад

Buddy, KEEP MAKING THIS STUFF. Gravel has so much grey area, it's mind-boggling. Also, us nerds will never get enough info and input on tires.

@garethbingham8584 5 лет назад

What an addition to the team JPow is, as a roadie who uses a gravel/Cyclo-cross bike without yet using the bike to it's full potential this video has been so informative for me, just another wheelset & big tyres away from taking my steed where it belongs...cheers GCN 👌🏻

@gcn 5 лет назад

Cheers Gareth!

@davidsoftley4648 4 года назад

Thanks JPow, great content, fantastic delivery.

@paulycrew 5 лет назад

I built a gravel bike this winter using an "open mold" GR029 framset. Tire choices fell between the Continental Cyclocross 35C tire and the 42C Speed Ride. I chose to go with the SppedRide's and am VERY happy with them. I ride everything from Paved Roads to Gravel 4.0 on these tires and love them on EVERY surface. I tend to run them with higher pressures (60PSI) and they roll well on pavement while doing a great job when the gravel gets loose. SpeedRides highly recommended and I can't believe I've not had a gravel bike before this. Very happy with this bike and these tires.

@hombrealagua 4 года назад

Great video Jeremy and super useful! The thing is, in Mexico City, we ride a very mixed type of terrain. we start in the city in pavement, same as our road rides and then we enter a 4.0/5.0 to then cross some 2.0/3.0's then some 5.0/6.0's to get to the gravel 1.0/2.0's... The MTB and XC people just look us pass by in estrangement and I believe more and more with a little bit of envy haha... many MTB's are asking questions and wanting to learn more. As roadies we go fast on climbs with our gravel/cx bikes and then we end up going down in the same single-tracks as MTB's. It's super fun. Hope you come to Mexico soon and have a go! Cheers.

@PhilErringtonSK7 5 лет назад

Love the video as it pretty much fits in with what I found with my low to mid range boardman cx team (£800 now clearing at £500). Came with cheap Schwalbe 35c Rabid Robs, I swapped for 35c Sammy slicks (much better control and rolling), am now on the 40c (42) Smart Sam+ which are great on UK roads, park grass, warn out tarmac, tarmac, light gravel, sloppy muddy gravel, hard mud paths etc. Tread patterns on modern big tyres make them roll well enough and I never have to worry about whats up next. I run 50psi (I'm 93kg), the points people make about getting a mountain bike are all fair, but I've only got one bike and 40c seems to be the go anywhere I need with more than 1 hand position.

@piotr9314 4 года назад

It was great to listen! Good presenting skills! Thanks for the knowledge

@HR-ws1rj 4 года назад

What a great video! Brilliantly informative and well detailed. GCN 👍

@001Youngcat 5 лет назад

I like this guy. He’s my new favourite on GCN. He could be the worlds best bicycle salesman. 😁

@evandarling699 5 лет назад

You guys are totally in trouble if you have a presenter challenge! I think Jeremy will win!!!

@johnguillaume5919 5 лет назад

Well done J-POW. Good advice, summary and presentation style.

@douglasyoung927 5 лет назад

This video is spot on. I mostly ride terrain 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 on my specialized diverge. I ride with a 34c gravel tire up front at 50 psi and a 32c cyclocross tire in the rear at 60 psi. I ride 3 to 4 times a week and maybe flat once a month if I really miss the line while riding too fast. If you really know your trails and have good tires at the proper pressure you can ride a lot harder than you think.

@roadeyerob 5 лет назад

Always good to see Jeremy on interwebs - great job!

@gcn 5 лет назад

Nice one Rob, more where this came from!

@joaopedrosj 5 лет назад

Awesome video, really liked the road classification, water clear ;)

@gcn 5 лет назад

Nice one, glad to help!

@LonnieWormley 3 года назад

Great explanation on tire size and also the chart that shows weight versus psi.

@scottw6598 5 лет назад

Great video, we need more!

@dereksmith3632 5 лет назад

Great job on those details dude.

@gamby16a 5 лет назад

J Pows is phenomenal on camera. Nice of you to add a Yank to the team (we Yanks love him!) I love that he name dropped Anthony Clark too!!! Siiiiiiiiickkkkk!!! Great video.

@eblackshaw 2 года назад

Thanks for the info. Jeremy.

@Liplip40 4 года назад

Great presentation ! Another consideration is rim width and how the actual tires measure out when mounted. For example, on my Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3s with a 38c Schwalbe, the tire actually equivalent to a 41.1c inflated. My Scott Addict Gravel can fit up to a 40c. This combination works up front, but rubs on the rear. Conversely, a 37c WTB gravel tire has room to spare. Probably not as big of a deal on newer rigs.

@troycollett8540 5 лет назад

Wow great video and a bit to learn when getting into gravel and cyclocross

@wakeawaken430 Год назад

I salute you from my gravelking slick 38c Super fast on road and very capable off road

@rcano8144 3 года назад

Great video, I run 700C 32 on the same Pinarello, smooth on light gravel fast on the road....

@thisApex3D 5 лет назад

38C Gravelking, awesome tire...

@thisApex3D 3 года назад

@B2theM 1 I ride mostly road 80%, that is why I went for them. They are basically slick and fast rolling. Not Conti 28mm fast but not sluggish at all.

@thisApex3D 3 года назад

@B2theM 1 none, the basic version called just gravelking. Recently I was thinking of buying SS for more offroading.

@vadusa 4 месяца назад

Trying a lot of Gravel tires and for myself I made choice Specialized Pathfinder Pro 700x42c. This tires have the best rolling, smooth on gravel terrain.

@fritzmaurer3679 4 года назад

This was a great help. I have been wondering how to set up for the roads I ride.

@5thgearouttahere 5 лет назад

Really helpful info guys, I'm just now starting a build and choosing tyres. Great video!

@gcn 5 лет назад

Nice one buddy!

@xaviermelendez2639 3 года назад

Nice production!

@sheilaommeh Год назад

Great advice! Thanks!

@Cyclist1014 5 лет назад

Another amazing video 😎 learned some new tips.

@billinhouston3291 5 лет назад

Great work, Jeremy.

@ghixx8632 5 лет назад

I'm on it! Your passion and tire knowledge makes me more excited about tires 🤙

@gcn 5 лет назад

it's infectious!

@cowpoke02 6 месяцев назад

Nice review. Empowers you. Know sizes to choose from. Just big enough for traveling rig.

@lcsfgnds 5 лет назад

amazing content as always

@tittybarr0 5 лет назад

650x47 WTB Byway, 40psi, tubeless. This has been the ideal set up for me on my gravel bike that I ride on everything from pavement to single track!

@monty2078 5 лет назад

That's what I run. I am 160lbs and keep pressure at about 40 rear, 35 front and really like the set up. Am now thinking about adding 700c wheels with 32 or 35mm tires for more speed when it a combo of tarmac and easy gravel to keep up with the guys. Would run something like the 32 mm shown in the video

@haroldhdknoxstreet-glide5331 4 года назад

Great information big thanks for sharing Gravel bike is coming soon 😎

@JackDuran 4 года назад

Very useful video. Nice to hear the 5000s getting the recommendation for ”packed” fine gravel. I ride on them in that kind of gravel all the time. Now I can do it a bit more care free 😅 What a beautiful forest wow.

@alfonsolizarazo9806 5 лет назад

Very refreshing to see Jeremy as a new GCN presenter

@WildOutdoorLiving 5 лет назад

Ive found it depends as much on distance as it does on terrain. Terrain that feels fine on a 40mm tire at 35 miles may not feel so fine at 80 miles as fatigue sets in and it becomes harder to take those hits. On the big rides Ive been experimenting with 700x50s and the results have been eye opening.

@JosephDowski 5 лет назад

Just curious, what bike are you running that has that kind of clearance? Any issues with toe overlap?

@ViveSemelBeneVivere 4 года назад

It's about the sweet spot, which is different for everyone. On a tour, a 40 mm tire may be less stressful on the body, especially hands and wrists, due to less vibration. Even having upped to 32 mm CX tires from 28 mm road tires, I was in better shape all round after a long cycle. My next target is 40 mm.

@christiankim3686 4 года назад

As always, great content!

@breakfastPHD 5 лет назад

Great video - More on gravel riding!

@chrisdarke 5 лет назад

I run Continental GP4000 25mm on the road which are good fun, then Panaracer Gravel King 38c on I guess '2.0', WTB Riddler 37 on '3.0' and 650b WTB Sendero 47c on anything else, plenty of confidence with those tyres!

@birthaappleshirt7404 4 года назад

Omg this guy is amazing at explaining I LOVE him

@giovannibeattie1988 4 года назад

You answered all my questions of what to get with this video

@fredboudreaux9663 10 месяцев назад

great advice on different levels

@sohi2rydes 5 лет назад

This weekend I am converting my old road bike to a gravel bike and this info should help.

@kylewhiteley8655 5 лет назад

Absolutely love this content

@farrier53 4 года назад

I weigh 153lbs, I have had great overall success with Clement tubeless tubbies PDX & LAS. They can handle a whole range of terrain by adjusting the pressure. Amazing tires!

@robp3431 5 лет назад

Well done and enjoyable !!! Now for wheel width / depths and inserts (possibly), to complete the wheel-equation

@BrotoGP 4 года назад

I only have 2 grades - 32C Gravelking for Dry & 36C X'PLOR for Not-Dry. I'm 145lbs and run the Gravelkings at 35psi front, 45psi rear.

@ParhelionMedia 3 года назад

Brought to you by Conti (TM). Fo real thoug, IMO 40s are perfect in my opinion - can handle nearly everything beside super rocky singletrack, and still light enough not to be super slow on pavement like a mtb style tire would be. Perfect for rides I do where I may do everything from pavement to mild singletrack in one go.

@earlvasquez8352 4 года назад

I love the your whole presentation ride safe and God bless

@moroccaninuk6306 2 года назад

Thanks boss,nice video

@ViveSemelBeneVivere 4 года назад

I didn't get "tired" of watching this. Thanks!

@gcn 4 года назад

Wahey!

@macdaddy1617 5 лет назад

I agree, I run 40 c on my Crux. Single track, gravel and my winter rides if roads are not icy! Great video and explained well. 👍🏻

@gcn 5 лет назад

Nice one Mac Daddy!

@shakarhythm113 3 года назад

Exactly what I needed to know...how big can I go on my Crux? Tx!

@josephvigil4533 4 года назад

That was helpful, thanks!

@rck812 5 лет назад

Excellent video. Plz do more

@VincentFortin 5 лет назад

Nice video, Jpow rocks ! Next up should be thread patterns

@RuiSimonetti 5 лет назад

I've been using 700x42's. With just changing the patern, between smoth (Maxxis Roamer @ ~60-80psi inner tube) for road and X.1 to treaded (Continental CrossRidee @ ~45-75psi tubeless) for X.2 and beyond. Thinking on getting those Conti SpeedRide in 42 and a more road oriented tire in 32. Thanks for the (very) enthusiastic review.

@AccFinEco 5 лет назад

Awesome vid! 👍

@Hardi26 5 лет назад

This was informative, thanks. I use schwalbe sv17 inner tubes. They fit tires from 28 to 47 mm wide. Spare tube is sv18. It has same size range, but as it's thinner rubber, it takes less room in saddle bag.. I don't know if there are other inner tubes like that.. It's just that these I like most from what are available in local supermarket here..