Which Tyres?

Isolation must be taking its toll if you're cleaning tyres :P

Overrides are nice and don't cost the earth. can't comment on durability

Well I’ve cleaned everything else so... 🤷‍♂️

I got my ultrasonic cleaner out to do a cassette. I'm too lazy to do it though which has the knock-on effect of that bike not getting a new chain which means I'll not bother getting the wheel on, which means it'll not get ridden for another year. :S

Nowt the sealant can't handle for now, was just thinking about getting some stock in while I still have work.

At that price I figured they'd be worth a shot regardless.

I think I'll get some Overrides as they seem to be by far the cheapest. But thanks all for the recommendations

I'm in the same position, I love my Challenge Strada Bianca 36c, but pricey, slightly fragile and wear quickly (~1000km at the rear).

I put faith in some cheap Clement Strada 32c, I slashed one after 40km and the remaining one is proving to be slow on road, not grippy at all on tarmac, half decent on gravel - when not slashed.

Keen to hear about the Override.

Other options:

1. Ritchey Alpine - anyone tried these?
   
2. Goodyear County - No stock in sight
   
   

Unfortunately Gravelkings seem the most sensible option when looking at tires.

Pro 4 endurance v2's sold out (at good price) before I got round to buying, anyone tried the WTB Exposure 30c?

I have the Ritcheys, impressed with road speed and puncture resistance. Seemed OK on gravel but most miles on road tbh. Would buy again.
Conversely though I've had a few pairs of Clement Stradas and thought pretty good for price, but yes slow on road.
GKs I sold within weeks, punctured a number of times.

I'm used to Conti 4seasons, and the Clement compound doesn't offer even a fraction of the grip, yet it seems to wear quite quickly. But I agree that you get what you pay for.

Also, which Ritcheys do you refer to, the Comp or WCS/Stronghold?
The latter is twice as expensive.

That's right, there's 3 types including wired, not that easily identified as visually all the same. I had the WCS but quite spendy now, think the price has gone up. Very few suppliers, Bike24 seemed best last time I looked.

I've got the WCS Stronghold and pretty happy with them. Am moving them on actually not for any reason other than they aren't tubeless.

1000km on the rear

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35c? I'd be keen to give them a try depending on price

EDIT: Ritchey website says the WCS are tubeless

30's I'm afraid.

What are the forum noted tyres for 26"*2.35 and non-gnar riding? Currently on Schwalbe Crazy Bobs on 25mm external rims, which are balloony and heavy. Would be up for something lighter and more supple... ta...

@Tijs

Rat Trap Pass (Extralight). Commuted 100k on them today. Fabulous tyres.

Your commute is 100k? Or you mean you hit 100k worth of commuting today?

50k each way yes, but normally take a car (booooo).

Gracias, Tijs. (Wallet weeps.)

Yep, love the rat trap passes. Just make sure your Canti brakes don't get knocked and tear a hole in the sidewall, like I did. Twice.

Got a set of WTB Riddlers and for the life of me I can't get them seated right (must have had the tyres off at least half a dozen times). They're fine offroad but as soon as I'm on tarmac the bump-bump-bump feeling pisses me off. Never had the problem before; any tips?

No experience with those specific tires, but as a general rule, here are a few things to check :
-is the rim worn in any way (dented or very worn in case of a rim brake model)

• is the inside clean (no debris on the rim bed, no old sealant, etc.)
  
• is the rim tape ok? (no wrinkles, well centered)
  
• try seat them with soapy water, "massage" them in place (it helps to identify which part doesn't sit right), then pump to max recommanded pressure.