Which Tyres?

Yes, saw them, you're right, might be the reasonnable choice !

we're not, we're talking about commuting / touring / all purpose tyres here! They're great.

https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/tour-reviews/continental-contact-urban

I have them on 3 bikes, beater, tourer, cargo. not a single puncture in 2 years plus of daily use on any bike. They are significantly lighter faster and cheaper than a lot of similar tyres currently available IME.

Does anyone know of a 650b tyre that’s around 35mm? Off road ish but any will do

Gravelkings slicks and semi-slicks? They're available in 650x38

https://www.panaracer.co.uk/collections/gravel/filtered?srsltid=AfmBOorZp1wfhcY-G2yCcBQGLOnmf59cSyfU1kiC6qD4xG39mgvIeozu&filter_pf_t_tyre_width=width%3A35c&page=1&filter_pf_t_wheel_size=wheel-size%3A27.5%22%2F650b

First ride on the Paselas - big improvement in comfort. Also feel quite refined. Amazing what difference decent tyres make.

I didn't expect climbing to be so much easier, given the bike weighs a ton

That's good to hear! Glad you like them.

I reckon Paselas are a great all-round tyre. Light enough, tough enough, fast enough and surprisingly grippy from the bit of tread they have.

I'm undecided between paselas and gravel king sk's when my Michelin dynamic classics wear out.. maybe do some experimentation with mix matching sizes... I have been running 28c-32c rears/23c-25c fronts for a long while now. It's tough ordering online without a mock up to ensure fitment clearance in the rear chain stays/brake bridge

Anyone got some Terreno Wet 33c to shift? (the TNT G2 better version)

EDIT: or Mix

Any recommendations for alternatives to gravelking sk+ tlc tyres? I like them for their versatility on and off road + puncture protection. Can't seem to find them in black at 700x35 online atm.

Obviously too good a deal as they just cancelled my order :(

2 x Kenda Nevegals 26 x 2.35 for £30 ... these are for the rear wheel, i get the foldable lighter weight version for the front end to make handling a bit nicer.
my current go to mtb tyres, good solid chunky and quite puncture resistant with a decent sidewall

https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/kenda-nevegal-30-tpi-26-x-2.35-rigid-mtb-tyre/137411707/p

just had a pair delivered via spain belgium and no tax on the door.

Anyone using Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR Tubeless 700C with tubes or have an opinion on how easy they are to fit, in general? I thought I'd ask before I pull the trigger on a set of 35s for my Roval Rapide road wheels for the Crux.

Case closed, next question.

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Literally no idea what point you're making here.

They are quite slow, I had them, they shouldn't be sold at the price they are sold at IMO.

GP5K All Season fit the bill better.

Did I say I was buying race tyres? I already have GP5000s on these wheels. Look at the thickness and puncture ratings and then think about why the Pirelli might be slower.

Shit, I know, why don't I just fit track tubs and hire a follow car full of spares to follow me everywhere? Genius!

So, anyone using Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR Tubeless 700C with tubes or have an opinion on how easy they are to fit, in general? I thought I'd ask before I pull the trigger on a set of 35s for my Roval Rapide road wheels for the Crux.

hence 'all season'

diff tyres:
https://conti-tyres.co.uk/road-and-track/clinchers/grand-prix-5000-as-tr
https://conti-tyres.co.uk/road-and-track/clinchers/grand-prix-5000s-tr

Yes, they're thicker and slower but still not as thick and slow as the Pirelli.

But I'm not buying speed, I'm buying durability/longevity. I worry about speed when I need it.

I’ve been on Cinturato 35mm ‘tubeless’ for last 3 or so years, Not massive mileage but you wont get punctures, and they are a bit sluggish compared with others. I’m going to swap them out for some Challenge Strada Bianca 40mm when they get delivered next week. #baller

F I N E 😓

Hmm, didn't think about those. 40mm would be great for my arm and the rims are WIDE. I've had the Pirelli on my 'to try' list for ages since someone mentioned them on maybe a year ago or more.

#hippyisalwaysright :-*

Pirelli if not the easiest, one of the easiest tyres to fit tubeless IME

I also have 25/28mm 5000 All Season. Again, abit sluggish compared with Schwalbe Pro Ones, and don’t seem to gain much better puncture protection. Set up tubeless they seem to have multiple self repaired punctures when I’ve hardly ridden them #csb