biciklanto

Hello all,

I'm looking for new tires to put on a Trek Boone, and thought that this time I'd like to go bigger than the 28mm Grand Prix 4000 S IIs that I normally have on there. Given plenty of clearance, I'd love to find some tires that are still made for road and light gravel riding, and can soak up cobblestones when I'm riding around Germany and Belgium.

Tires that I've found so far:

• Compass Cycle's Stampede Pass (700x32)
• Challenge Strada Bianca (700x30)
• Vittoria Voyager Hyper (700x32)

I'm not looking to race, but I want to be quick. Reliability is important, but I haven't had any flats in the last 20.000 Kilometers, so I'm not too worried. So what tires should I be looking at in probably the 30-32mm range that're built more like road tires than tourers, that will give me a supple, grippy, and fast road ride on a 'cross bike?

vinuneuro

Another option is Specialized Roubaix Pro in 30/32c. There is also a tubeless compatible option.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/co...aix-pro/105840
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/co...pro-2br/106139

biciklanto

Those Specialized Roubaix Pros look like a great option.

Doing some more looking, I came across the Schwalbe S-One in 30mm. Reviews look pretty good as well.

Continental's offerings in these sizes seem to be limited to the Gatorskin / Gator Hardshell, as well as the Continental Ultra Sport II, which I'm admittedly unfamiliar with.

BillyD

You'll have more responses in Cyclocross forum than in Road. Moving.

chaadster

I have S-One and they are very nice for mixed surface riding. I just reeled off a 63mi pavement ride with a couple of friends yesterday at 18.5mph on them, so they don't give up too much on the road. Grip and stability have been good on hardpack gravel roads, too.

I'm 100kg, and run them 70-75psi / 75-80psi F/R, which is maybe a little high yet, but keeps the front from being too mushy when out of the saddle.

As a tubeless option, I think they're very good, bit if running tubed, I'd suggest a lighter tire.

gomango

I would also look into Soma Vitesse EX and SL tires.

While I like the Compass tires quite a bit, I think the Somas are a little better value. Imho

aggiegrads

I love my Compass Stampede Pass tires. They are comfortable, grippy, and surprisingly durable. I am 160 pounds and run 70 rear, 60 front. In about 6,000 miles, I have flatted once. What surprised me the most is that on close inspection, the tires do not have the zillions of tiny cuts that my other "durable" tires have.

I will replace them with another pair when they eventually wear out.

Canker

I bought a used cross bike that came with michelin pilot sports 35mm and have been using them for everything. The are smooth so they don't seem to hurt me on the road but big enough to be comfy on gravel and cobble. I'm mainly a mtn biker and I've taken this bike on some pretty gnarly single track by cross bike standards and even there they do okay till I hit a really steep downhill and could use some tread for braking. The bike came with Stan's Iron Cross wheels so I've been limited to 45psi and also haven't seen that as a problem with 35mm tires.

fietsbob

Riv, Jack Brown 33.3 tires puncture resist band Jack Brown BLUE 700c x 33.333 Tough - 10092 - BLUE
Lighter : Jack Brown GREEN 700c x 33.333 Light - 10091 - GREEN.

WTB Allterrainasaurus for More tread, but 'slower' and cheaper .

CliffordK

The Clement X'Plor Ush 120 is also worth considering, with a little more traction, and a good wear strip in the middle.

pacificaslim

I have the Strada Bianca and love them. Have ridden them on mixed surfaces with no problems at all. Heck, I'd probably use them on my road bike too, but they don't fit.

2wheelCambria

Jack Brown blues and the new Schwalbe Marathon Supremes come to mind:

Jack Brown BLUE 700c x 33.333 Tough - 10092 - BLUE

Marathon Supreme HS 469 | Schwalbe North America

handsthatcatch

+1 on Compass. I have the Barlow Pass and I have yet to ride a more supple, fast, comfortable tire. No tread protection, but I have not yet flatted (fingers crossed) and that includes a fair amount of gravel, rocky off-road, and glass-strewn commuting. They're pricey, but tires are not the place to save $$$.

Tim_Iowa

The Panaracer Gravel King is available in two versions in 700 x 32, semi-knobby (SK) and slick. The slick version is similar to a Compass Stampede Pass, but with a puncture layer and a slightly cheaper casing. Still pretty supple.

BigC_82

My current 60 tpi version tire set has close to 3,000 miles and hoping to get another 500 miles out of the rear tire.

sgtdirt

the JB tires look a lot like the Soma Shikoro. i currently have a set on my SS gravel bike. they roll fast and absorb the road real well.

Epicus07 

I'm riding the Shwalbe Marathon Supreme's in a 32 and they measure close to a 30. Really fast and supple. highly recommend!

Barrettscv 

I have 2 of these tires, the Hyper and the Stampede Pass. I also have the Challenge Parigi-Roubaix.

The Hyper is the best all-around tire. Remarkably fast and smooth riding. It feels like a Rubino Pro in a 700x33 size. It's also tough and flat resistant. I have more than 4000km on mine, no flats and only moderate wear. I would trust the tire on a multi-week tour and I use the tire on rocky gravel without any fear of failure. This review provides measurements of rolling resistance and flat resistance;

https://www.bicyclerollingresistance....ger-hyper-2016

The Compass Stampede Pass is much like the Hyper. It's tanwall design looks good on my 1971 Peugeot PX10. It might not be as tough as the Hyper, but I trust the quality far more than the Challenge tires. I would trust the tire on a week long tour.


The Parigi-Roubaix is smaller, lighter, faster and smoother than the Hyper. It feels like a Vittoria Corsa SC in a 700x29 size. But it's far less durable with very minimal flat resistance. The construction is less robust than the Vittoria Pave. While I enjoy the speed and silky smooth ride quality, there is a significant danger of flatting or delamination.

Trsnrtr

I use these, too.

rfmarotti

I have 37 Hutchison Globetrotters on my cross bike for commuting. Very comfy

Loose Chain

I have 32mm Michelin Pilot Sport folding bead. They are very light, very fast, handle dirt fine and seem bomb proof and for some reason Michelin dropped them. I see nothing their equal.