Originally Posted by
Sy Reene
Maybe, but I understood a gatorskin type of tire helps prevent flats more from sharp objects (thorns, glass, etc). I didn't see anything in that video that really begs for gatorskins -- combo of fairly clean-looking roads and hardpack dirt. That said, not sure how say a 32mm Gatorskin might or might not compare to a different class of 32mm tire, such as a Gravelking or Strada Bianca, etc, or for speed any of the endurance class of road tires, such as Mich Power Endurance, Corsa Controls, Pirellii Velo 4S, etc
Oh, I agree. Just thought I'd give 'em a try, and the price was right. Given the nature of the event, Strada Biancas would have been the more appropriate choice.