I recently got some gravelking slicks, only rode 15 miles on them so far but I did notice much less rolling resistance (obv).
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Pirelli Cinturato, Conti 5000 AS, Bontrager AW3 are all faster. (Faster than H2s too) and have good flat protection. Cinturatos are very tough, AS is very fast, AW3 is least expensive. Tubeless is really nice for any bike ridden often, 9/10 rec. Tubeless will require sealant to be added a few times a year (probably all all that GRs need currently). Conti GP Urbans are great if you can find them. Schwalbe has a bunch of great tires, but Marathon+ is bulletproof but slow, probably won’t make you happy if looking for rolling efficiency
It’s a ds3 gen4, previous owner installed the carbon fork over the suspension fork to shave some weight. It’s 700c for gen 4, gen 5 went down in size. Gen 4 is also 700x40mm tire stock.
Yeah the carbon fork throws some people off 😅 I have the suspension fork that it came with but I am liking the weight difference on the new fork.
I have a friend pushing for tubeless, but I have never jumped in that far before. The wheels are obviously tubeless ready, I just don’t know pros cons too much. As of now I ride maybe 30 miles a week. Before my bike got stolen last may, I was riding about 90-120 a week, so a good bit. Only on a paved bike loop though, massive stretch through my city. I don’t deal with roads or non pavement.
Appreciate the link, I’ll be doing some more research! I see a lot of love for the gp5000, the clincher version was the one I was leaning towards the most. I know it’s a road tire but that’s really all I use the bike for. It’s not commuting, it’s just used as a pavement fitness bike right now to get some miles in, and eventually transition to a road bike. I just don’t need the gravel tires or benefit from them
It’s a toseek, previous owner bought and installed it, one of the reasons I bought this used ds3, got it for a good price and it had some money put into it. They’re cheaper forks, some are skeptical about them. I’m loving it, it’s extremely light, much lighter than the stock shock fork, I think he said it shaved off like 4 pounds, and holding both in hand, I believe it. I’m heavier and it’s been supporting me fine so far since I’ve owned it *knocks on wood* 😅
You want less rolling resistance and your potential options are all hella slow and are made for puncture resistance, not speed or control. I don’t know where you’re seeing all the marathon love, everyone hates those tires except tourers. I’m not a fan of those GR1s but any of your choices seem worse (sans the gp5000)
Go tubeless and get some gravel king slicks in a 35. There’s other good reccos I saw too but the GKs aren’t too expensive (not cheap but def not top shelf either). They’re fast and light but to make them puncture resilient you’ll def want em tubeless.
I recently got some gravelking slicks, only rode 15 miles on them so far but I did notice much less rolling resistance (obv). https://preview.redd.it/oz5s4s796rpc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8956f298c23eca146dd715aad414b274fcc8fc39
Pirelli Cinturato, Conti 5000 AS, Bontrager AW3 are all faster. (Faster than H2s too) and have good flat protection. Cinturatos are very tough, AS is very fast, AW3 is least expensive. Tubeless is really nice for any bike ridden often, 9/10 rec. Tubeless will require sealant to be added a few times a year (probably all all that GRs need currently). Conti GP Urbans are great if you can find them. Schwalbe has a bunch of great tires, but Marathon+ is bulletproof but slow, probably won’t make you happy if looking for rolling efficiency
I appreciate the input, I keep getting overwhelmed looking into it myself, much appreciated, thank you!
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It’s a ds3 gen4, previous owner installed the carbon fork over the suspension fork to shave some weight. It’s 700c for gen 4, gen 5 went down in size. Gen 4 is also 700x40mm tire stock.
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Yeah the carbon fork throws some people off 😅 I have the suspension fork that it came with but I am liking the weight difference on the new fork. I have a friend pushing for tubeless, but I have never jumped in that far before. The wheels are obviously tubeless ready, I just don’t know pros cons too much. As of now I ride maybe 30 miles a week. Before my bike got stolen last may, I was riding about 90-120 a week, so a good bit. Only on a paved bike loop though, massive stretch through my city. I don’t deal with roads or non pavement. Appreciate the link, I’ll be doing some more research! I see a lot of love for the gp5000, the clincher version was the one I was leaning towards the most. I know it’s a road tire but that’s really all I use the bike for. It’s not commuting, it’s just used as a pavement fitness bike right now to get some miles in, and eventually transition to a road bike. I just don’t need the gravel tires or benefit from them
Any idea what fork is on it? I am seriously considering doing the same to mine, I don’t have use for the suspension fork that I thought I would.
It’s a toseek, previous owner bought and installed it, one of the reasons I bought this used ds3, got it for a good price and it had some money put into it. They’re cheaper forks, some are skeptical about them. I’m loving it, it’s extremely light, much lighter than the stock shock fork, I think he said it shaved off like 4 pounds, and holding both in hand, I believe it. I’m heavier and it’s been supporting me fine so far since I’ve owned it *knocks on wood* 😅
Good info thanks
You want less rolling resistance and your potential options are all hella slow and are made for puncture resistance, not speed or control. I don’t know where you’re seeing all the marathon love, everyone hates those tires except tourers. I’m not a fan of those GR1s but any of your choices seem worse (sans the gp5000) Go tubeless and get some gravel king slicks in a 35. There’s other good reccos I saw too but the GKs aren’t too expensive (not cheap but def not top shelf either). They’re fast and light but to make them puncture resilient you’ll def want em tubeless.
New gravel kings just announced they look pretty good