We just covered Gravel pedals. So my next question, what tire (including width) would the forum recommend for a gravel bike that will be used in Vermont/ NH with some pavement, lots of fire roads and occasional doubletrack??

[image] jfranci3: SoCal hills - super dry sand over hard. What type of tires? Goodyear Connector Ultimate…our main gravel trail here is exactly the same - kitty litter over hard pack. Fantastic tire for what you are describing. But I also think it is one of the best all-around gravel tires …

Do you have a recommendation regarding tire pressure? I have the Pathfinders (in 42) on my new Diverge (still to be taken out for her maiden voyage) and info differs between the various reviews - so first-hand feedback would be highly appreciated.

[image] blackbird1: Do you have a recommendation regarding tire pressure? I have the Pathfinders (in 42) It’s going to depend a little on your rims and weight, but I run Pathfinders Pro’s 42 on Enve G23’s with inserts, and have them in the low 30’s for most rides. I’m about 155lb. …

I like the Rene Herse approach. Knobs or flat.

[image] Kuttermax: but I run Pathfinders Pro’s 42 on Enve G23’s with inserts, and have them in the low 30’s for most rides. I’m about 155lb. We are the same weight and I would run 42’s in the low 20’s. I run 40’s at 25 psi. Take out some psi and just live with the extra traction and comfort.…

[image] Power13: We are the same weight and I would run 42’s in the low 20’s That’s crazy talk. Those are MTB tire pressures :rofl:. Do you run inserts? I’d be concerned about rim strikes at those pressures.

Here is the website I use based on tire type, weight, internal rim width, etc. https://axs.sram.com/guides/tire/pressure

I ran inserts at Big Sugar in my 45’s….and only 20psi. Most of the time, I do not run inserts. Admittedly most of my gravel rides are Cat 1 gravel….hard pack with kitty litter over the top, but there are some more chunky sections and I have zero issues with my set up.

This threads super long so didnt read through all the suggestions, but I cant speak highly enough about the vittoria torreno series. Mainly using the dry version with the slick center and tiny little knobs on the side. Have a wet version as well thats more suited to light singletrack than “gravel” p…

[image] oldandfast: I like the Rene Herse approach. Knobs or flat. Me too. I have my Gravel-/Allroadbike setup with 44mm snoqualmie pass tires in the extra lite flavour. I read the extensive thread over on weight weenies and someone posted a spreadsheet with tested rolling resistance. The RH …

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DaveWh February 5, 2023, 4:29pm 96

That’s crazy talk. Those are MTB tire pressures .

Do you run inserts? I’d be concerned about rim strikes at those pressures.

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