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This is valuable context. Yet, some high profile riders such as Ted King (possible the top gravel racer) and Lael Wilcox (ultra endurance racing and bikepackin
by jmilloy 5y ago
This is valuable context.
Yet, some high profile riders such as Ted King (possible the top gravel racer) and Lael Wilcox (ultra endurance racing and bikepacking) use these tires with success. If someone is getting a lot of flats using the Extralight casing, they should consider the Endurance or Ultra Endurance casings and/or setting up tubeless.
But even Jan will recommend the Panaracer Gravelkings when necessary, especially off-road[0].
[0] https://www.renehersecycles.com/how-are-compass-tires-different-from-panaracers/ https://www.renehersecycles.com/how-are-compass-tires-differ...
- ben7799 5y agoThose riders are all influencers and likely getting the tires through sponsorship though, that is something that always needs to be kept in mind with cycling. They don't make enough money to necessarily be able to ride what they think is best if something else can be ridden for free or for payment.
- jmilloy 5y agoThese people are routinely winning long distance races on offroad and unpaved surfaces using these tires. That is evidence that the tires are indeed durable, regardless of whether they would prefer other tires.