Didn’t see a recent thread for this. Now that my race calendar is out for the year, thinking I may be targeting gravel, mixed-surface races over Road and XC, so considering upgrading my gravel rubber. Currently have the Tufo Thundero 40s but they are a couple years old now and have some holes that …

Man the Thundero and Hardpack are so close Tufo Gravel Thundero 48 Rolling Resistance Review would have to depend on feel. Looking at the specs I don’t see a strong reason to go one way or the other, would think it would depend on if you prefer the style with a small knob all over or smooth centre a…

Interesting! Puncture resistance seems on par with the (narrower) HD version. I’ve only had a few mostly road rides with these so far but they’re comfy and fast. There’s less buzz on pavement too vs Race Kings which I like, since many gravel routes/events near me have a decent amount of pavement.

I’m going to give those Thundero 48s a try. However, for my next race (BWR CA), I’m going to stick with my Swampero 40/Thundero 40 combination. Last year, I ran Pirelli H/M 35s, and it was really good for the way I want my bike to handle. I like the Tufo 40s better.

At this point they should just make gravel bikes with a 148 x 12 axle so you can throw on your mtb tires whenever you want.

[image] Jolyzara: gravel bikes with a 148 x 12 axle I know this is tongue-in-cheek but there’s decent logic here. Pretty sure that would force a MTB Q-Factor on the cranks though, which probably starts to change the aero equation and compatible componentry again. I’d never thought about thi…

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The terra hardpack Shieldwall is same compound as Race King shieldwall 29x2.0 no? Has anyone compared terra Hardpack vs Race king 29x2.0

Has anyone tested a tan sidewall vs a black rubber side wall with more protection?

I really wanted to try the terra speed 45s but couldn’t find them. I have very little complaints about my S-works Pathfinders (only come in 42). Super fast rolling, did a 100km race on them this weekend with no punctures. Rolled across some thick chunk doing 35-40mph several times. They struggle a l…

Best gravel option at 700c 50mm/29x2.0? 2019 Trek checkpoint ALR5 (57.7mm clearance rear). Looking for a fast roller for East coast gravel/rocky Continental Race king 2.0- shieldwall compound Terra trail 50mm shieldwall compound- measured 48mm Cross King 2.0- shieldwall compound Vittoria Terre…

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