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Thanks for the feedback! I've not had the occasion to try gravel tires. For me, the main reason to use road tires is grip on asphalt, not rolling resistance im

by Fradow 4y ago

Thanks for the feedback! I've not had the occasion to try gravel tires. For me, the main reason to use road tires is grip on asphalt, not rolling resistance improvment. On your commute, you may need to stop in an instant, and more grip = quicker stop = safer (I've had a few close calls, especially downhill under rain). Obviously, that's also dependent on your regular commute road condition.

bckygldstn 4y ago
Braking is the main reason I love gravel tyres for commuting: their increased size means a larger contact patch which directly translates into a shorter stop (as stopping on skinny tyres with disc brakes is typically traction-limited). The tyres on my gravel bike look just like fat road tyres: no knobs.