Panaracer Gravelking 650b - reviews - experience

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Paul Choi

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Nov 9, 2017, 11:05:26 AM11/9/17
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Trying to decide on tires for a new build. This bike would be used as an everything bike but mostly on road riding. They come in 38, 42 and 48 sizes. 
I'm looking for a less expensive alternative to Compass that has better flat protection since I will be commuting on this bike. 

Anyone had any experience with these tires, please share. 

Paul
Santa Clara CA

Eric Norris

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Nov 9, 2017, 11:20:00 AM11/9/17
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I’ve put a few hundred miles on a set of Gravelkings. My impression is that they ride as well as Pari-Motos. I haven’t had any flats with these tires that I can recall, but I can’t say for sure whether they’re more flat-resistant than other tires.

One minor quibble is the size of the sidewall decals—they are HUGE! Not the tire to get if you want a discrete, stealth look.

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Jeremy Tavan

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Nov 9, 2017, 12:44:00 PM11/9/17
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I just put the 38mm ones on my Kogswell, because the 42mm Compass tires were interacting poorly with the fenders. They're definitely not as supple and smooth as the Compass tires, but seem acceptable so far. No flats yet, but I haven't yet put more than a hundred miles on them.

/Jeremy

David Miller

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Nov 10, 2017, 1:46:28 AM11/10/17
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I have 650b x 42 GravelKings (without knobs) on one set of wheels and 650b x 42 Compass Babyshoe Pass on another wheel set. Both are set up tubeless. Even though the GravelKings were not tubeless specific they bled less sealant through the sidewalls than the Compass tires which are TC. The GravelKing are also lighter by 30 grams. The Compass tires seems to be a little more cushy riding but don't seem to roll any faster. They seem to be equally precise in their handling.Since the GravelKings cost half as much I will probably buy them again when the Compass tires wear out
David Miller
Seattle


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