![]() ![]() One condition: do not exceed 60 PSI of pressure. My tires are not “TLC” version, during contact with Panaracer, they said, that it should work. After about 3-4 weeks I decided to get help from local bike service and use compressor. So I used them with tubes, but everything was ok. What about tubeless? In the beginning, I used tubes, because I can’t seal tires without air compressor – it was impossible after using other tubeless tyres and also, I didn’t clean rims in right way. First impression? I thought that Gravelkings will too unstable on many, many surfaces and on local forests areas. ![]() They are not too aggressive: there are small knobs on center, good for gravel and pavement, and lines with bigger knobs on both sides. Real width is 35 mm on my DT 460db rims, so perfect for not only gravels, but alos a lot of cyclocross bikes. I checked them and they are slightly lighter, about 385 grams. Weight: producer says, that it’s about 400 grams per tire. I saw information about Gravelikings on few movies, for example from Dirty Kanza (whoow, amazing race!), found new from “second hand” user and decided to try. It isn’t popular company in Poland, and only few stores sell these tires. I must honestly admit – I didn’t know nothing about Panaracer and their tyres before. Now, after many kilometers and many rides, I can review Panaracer Gravelking SK’s. In the spring I decided to change them to something else, something for dry conditions and gravel. Not on tarmac and gravel, because of noticeable changes in rolling resistance. These tires was great, but for CX-usage: on light mud, on wet grass etc. Last winter I wrote about Schwalbe X-One: completely disappointing in Performance version and very nice in Evo. The 23-32 slicks are identical to Compass's non-extralights.I use only one bike for everything and it causes some issues – different conditions required different tires. And they are a hell of lot lighter than Swchwalbes less durable S-one / G-one range. This new pannaracer range is unbelievable in regards to rolling resistance smoothness, grip, durability and cost - while still keeping close to the weight of a top end clincher/tubless. please carry the slick 26, 28 and 32mm editions. It can really be felt in headwind or when exceeding 30-35km/h. Wind resistance: probably the only drawback - but that`s unavoidable for a tire this size. Still lighter that a pair of +30mm Gatorskin, Durano's or Paelsa's.Ĭost: dirt cheap for a tire this quality - that would cover all gravelking from the skinny slick 23mm throughout the range.ĭurability: so far no punctures, based on my experience with compass tires suing same compound I'd say they will be really hard to wear out or puncture. Affects acceleration but when setup tubeless you`re not far from a Compass or 32mm Gravelking with butyl tubes. Casing is really subtle and comparable to Vittoria`s Pave open and Pave tubular. I doubt that Schwalbes more expensive G-ones can compete. You won`t notice the diference between a herringbone thread and this SK on pavement. Rolling resistance - not as low as on my 35mm Compass with exralight casing though. Grip: like glue on wet and slippery autumn surfaces. Can be ridden safely as low as 2.2bars, in the woods I would probably go upwards 2.8 or 3 bars to keep the tyre on the rims.Įasiest tyre ever to seal tubelss ever: I've tried tubeless ready MTB tyres from Michelin, Geax and Schwalbe + 35mm Compass road tires. Mr Knudsen Huge air chamber, meassures 43mm on DT460db rims (17mm internal). My only complaint is that I couldn't get them with the tan sidewalls! I'm seriously considering the 35mm version of these for the cross bike. Other reviews I've read indicate that durability will be as good as many other tyres. They roll really well and reasonably quietly on tarmac and metal roads and, in my opinion, inspire more confidence than wider, chunkier pair of tyres (Nano 2.1") on my gravel bike which is used primarily on tarmac, metal roads, sustrans routes and only very occasionally anything that could be classed a trail. However, using the Bontrager Flash Charger they sealed first time and, other than dropping from around 40psi to 30-35psi after the first couple of rides, have held their pressure. Out of interest I tried to seal the beads with a regular track pump, but couldn't. Set up tubeless, they were a tight squeeze to get on my Hope Tech XC rims. Offered at a very competitive price and delivered promptly by Merlin, they've been on the bike for just over a week now. Andrew The Gravel King 700x43mm have proven to be a great purchase. ![]()
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