steveindenmark
Legendary Member
I have been looking for some new tyres for my Specialized Roubaix to use in the on roads, gravel and farm tracks. I ride with tubes and use 32c tyres.
I had been using Panaracer Gravelkings SK during the winter and they held up well with only a couple of punctures. As we moved into Spring I changed to Panatacer Gravel Kings SS. I found them to be awful. They cut up and punctured at every opportunity.
I then asked on The Pan Celtic Facebook page and someone suggested Pirelli Cinturato Velo tyres. I had never heard of them and after a little research decided to give them a try.
My first impression was that they look very narrow for 32c tyres. Maybe because there is very little tread and look almost like slicks. Their first run out was on a 155km gravel ride in Denmark. Totally unsuitable for riding on rough gravel, mile after mile. But that was the plan. Try and destroy them. At the end of the day I was very suprised. No punctures, no cuts, no loss of pressure. It was not comfortable riding but they certainly did the job. The big bonus is that they roll very well on tarmac and hard packed dirt.
If you are looking for a touring tyre that is much better rolling than a Marathon Plus. This is worth a look. In my opinion.
I had been using Panaracer Gravelkings SK during the winter and they held up well with only a couple of punctures. As we moved into Spring I changed to Panatacer Gravel Kings SS. I found them to be awful. They cut up and punctured at every opportunity.
I then asked on The Pan Celtic Facebook page and someone suggested Pirelli Cinturato Velo tyres. I had never heard of them and after a little research decided to give them a try.
My first impression was that they look very narrow for 32c tyres. Maybe because there is very little tread and look almost like slicks. Their first run out was on a 155km gravel ride in Denmark. Totally unsuitable for riding on rough gravel, mile after mile. But that was the plan. Try and destroy them. At the end of the day I was very suprised. No punctures, no cuts, no loss of pressure. It was not comfortable riding but they certainly did the job. The big bonus is that they roll very well on tarmac and hard packed dirt.
If you are looking for a touring tyre that is much better rolling than a Marathon Plus. This is worth a look. In my opinion.