The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread Vol 2
Discussion
jesusbuiltmycar said:
Some Panracer GravelKing tyres as recommend by a friend; despite their name they are not an off-road tyre...
I have fitted them to a spare set of wheels for my gravel bike and so far (30km test ride) they certainly feel like a great road tyre. They are relatively light weight, they feel fast and I have been told that they offer excellent puncture protection.
Was looking at these. Do you think you could fit them on clinchers with a tube? I have fitted them to a spare set of wheels for my gravel bike and so far (30km test ride) they certainly feel like a great road tyre. They are relatively light weight, they feel fast and I have been told that they offer excellent puncture protection.
Ended up getting some Conti Ultra sport 32c. Just realised its the wire bead one but in my experience they have been a bit stronger
If you want a light gravel tyre, then the Panaracer GravelKing SK are pretty decent; the SK stands for Small Knobs and they range in width from 26mm to 43mm. So, you can fit them on a rim braked road bike to an all out Gravel bike - and anything in between. I've got two pairs; a 26mm & 32mm.
I wonder why Continental don't make a 'file tread' type road tyre - as good as GP4000/5000 tyres are, I've never found them to be as good on rough/awful roads as the file treads.
I wonder why Continental don't make a 'file tread' type road tyre - as good as GP4000/5000 tyres are, I've never found them to be as good on rough/awful roads as the file treads.
Edited by Syrils Neer on Thursday 2nd January 13:09
Syrils Neer said:
If you want a light gravel tyre, then the Panaracer GravelKing SK are pretty decent; the SK stands for Small Knobs and they range in width from 26mm to 43mm. So, you can fit them on a rim braked road bike to an all out Gravel bike - and anything in between. I've got two pairs; a 26mm & 32mm.
I wonder why Continental don't make a 'file tread' type road tyre - as good as GP4000/5000 tyres are, I've never found them to be as good on rough/awful roads as the file treads.
I have recently changed from Gravelking SK to the new Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H in 35mm (running at 50psi) which they reckon rolls as well as a pure road tyre and looking at my average speeds I would agree, they have a very flat block tread with more aggressive side blocks, very impressed so far. Used them on road, hard pack and full on Gloucestershire mud (i.e., lots of clay!) feel good on all surfaces, they are expensive but I guess the price will come down eventually. I wonder why Continental don't make a 'file tread' type road tyre - as good as GP4000/5000 tyres are, I've never found them to be as good on rough/awful roads as the file treads.
Edited by Syrils Neer on Thursday 2nd January 13:09
Mr Ted said:
Syrils Neer said:
If you want a light gravel tyre, then the Panaracer GravelKing SK are pretty decent; the SK stands for Small Knobs and they range in width from 26mm to 43mm. So, you can fit them on a rim braked road bike to an all out Gravel bike - and anything in between. I've got two pairs; a 26mm & 32mm.
I wonder why Continental don't make a 'file tread' type road tyre - as good as GP4000/5000 tyres are, I've never found them to be as good on rough/awful roads as the file treads.
I have recently changed from Gravelking SK to the new Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H in 35mm (running at 50psi) which they reckon rolls as well as a pure road tyre and looking at my average speeds I would agree, they have a very flat block tread with more aggressive side blocks, very impressed so far. Used them on road, hard pack and full on Gloucestershire mud (i.e., lots of clay!) feel good on all surfaces, they are expensive but I guess the price will come down eventually. I wonder why Continental don't make a 'file tread' type road tyre - as good as GP4000/5000 tyres are, I've never found them to be as good on rough/awful roads as the file treads.
Edited by Syrils Neer on Thursday 2nd January 13:09
I’ve been running them over the winter for both on and off road excursions and like you my average speed is virtually identical between the GKs and the Michelin Pros that were previously fitted.
Plus with GKs I can opt for off-road as and when I want.
Interesting to hear success with an alternative tyre
Edited by wobert on Monday 6th January 21:48
RevsPerMinute said:
£80 on these two small bits!
I'm upgrading my DT Swiss hub from 18 to 54 point engagement. I'm hoping the improvement will be worth it.
I wasn't sure what you're talking about, but had a Google:I'm upgrading my DT Swiss hub from 18 to 54 point engagement. I'm hoping the improvement will be worth it.
https://icancycling.com/pages/dt-ratchet-system-18...
Interesting. I wonder what the deal is on my bike...
RevsPerMinute said:
£80 on these two small bits!
I'm upgrading my DT Swiss hub from 18 to 54 point engagement. I'm hoping the improvement will be worth it.
I’ve got the 36 tooth in one set of my wheels and the standard 18 tooth in another, really is a good improvement. I'm upgrading my DT Swiss hub from 18 to 54 point engagement. I'm hoping the improvement will be worth it.
Prices have rocketed though, I paid £35 around 2 years ago.
RevsPerMinute said:
£80 on these two small bits!
I'm upgrading my DT Swiss hub from 18 to 54 point engagement. I'm hoping the improvement will be worth it.
If it’s any consolation I recently bought two DT Swiss hub adapter kits to convert my R24 wheels from 12mm thru axles to QR.I'm upgrading my DT Swiss hub from 18 to 54 point engagement. I'm hoping the improvement will be worth it.
£57 delivered from a Germany and that was the cheapest I could get them for.
(They needed to be returnable as although I was sure I’d got the right kit numbers, I didn’t want to buy off eBay and then be stuck with if they didn’t fit!)
thiscocks said:
jesusbuiltmycar said:
Some Panracer GravelKing tyres as recommend by a friend; despite their name they are not an off-road tyre...
I have fitted them to a spare set of wheels for my gravel bike and so far (30km test ride) they certainly feel like a great road tyre. They are relatively light weight, they feel fast and I have been told that they offer excellent puncture protection.
Was looking at these. Do you think you could fit them on clinchers with a tube? I have fitted them to a spare set of wheels for my gravel bike and so far (30km test ride) they certainly feel like a great road tyre. They are relatively light weight, they feel fast and I have been told that they offer excellent puncture protection.
Ended up getting some Conti Ultra sport 32c. Just realised its the wire bead one but in my experience they have been a bit stronger
Dannbodge said:
Matt_N said:
I’ve got the 36 tooth in one set of my wheels and the standard 18 tooth in another, really is a good improvement.
Prices have rocketed though, I paid £35 around 2 years ago.
I'm looking at changing mine for the 36toothPrices have rocketed though, I paid £35 around 2 years ago.
18 just isn't loud enough
vwsurfbum said:
Fancied a new project and as I dont "need" a new bike, New wheels to be built. (all in purple to match my Chameleon)
45mm width in purple outline
and of course
just need to calculate spoke lengths and decide on spokes.
Dyneema if it's a project. Then let us know what they're like 45mm width in purple outline
and of course
just need to calculate spoke lengths and decide on spokes.
old'uns said:
nothing too exciting....
to stop the dog walkers / beardy hikers moaning....even though most will react the opposite when you call 'cyclist passing Left (right)'
I have a beard and run and love to see cyclists go ripping past! Ignore the morons! to stop the dog walkers / beardy hikers moaning....even though most will react the opposite when you call 'cyclist passing Left (right)'
Edited by old'uns on Friday 10th January 15:50
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