Panaracer Gravelking SS Semi Slick: Ridden & Reviewed
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2020
- "Panaracer is proud to announce the latest addition to the Gravelking family, the Gravelking SS and SS+." - Panaracer - Update, 700c x 38mm is available as well!
Panaracer introduces the Gravelking SS (Semi Slick), the newest member of the gravel tire family with an all-new tread pattern. Designed as a dryer condition, race day ready and fast-rolling tire, the SS/SS+ was made for those riders who want to go fast while maintaining great control, traction and climbing prowess.
JOM of Gravel Cyclist has been riding these tyres for several weeks before the launch date, please enjoy his comprehensive video review!
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You can see more Panaracer Gravelking SS Semi Slick tech by visiting the companion article on GravelCyclist.com - www.gravelcyclist.com/videos/...
Links of Interest:
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Thank you for this practical review. I don't usually watch components or tech reviews because I get lost in the many details. You are clear, concise and document all your input. That's an efficient review.
Thank you!
Gravel King SK is by far my fave tire, look forward to trying the SS!
Just installed the GK 38 slick on the new Hunt Gravel 30s. Easiest tire install I've ever done. No charge pump needed. Dish soap and standard track pump did the job. Looking forward to the first ride. Will keep the GK SS in mind for future. For now will ride with images of 1970's era Chevy Nova SS in mind.
gravelking is my favorite tyre, thank your for the review, i will try these next season
I agree - I have a set of 26 mm on my Trek Emonda SL6 and couldn't be happier. Only very light gravel from time to time but they are great on the road too.
after watching your vid bought 700x32 SS set up tubeless on my Diverge.. great off road and VERY fast and comfy at 45 to 55 PSI on tarmac! Great review Thank You! I run standard SKs too..
After seeing your comment i did the same thing, i’ve got 32c ss on my road wheels and 38c sk on my gravel wheels
Hey Jom aside from the review. Your sealing method has saved me so much headache. Was always doing it with the valve core and having issues. Saved me so much time so thank you and keep up the awesome content.
Excellent, glad I could help!
@@GravelCyclist Hello. How are these tires at speed on asphalt? And on the sand? There were a lot of punctures?
I bought these tires after seeing someone reviewed it. I was impressed how these tires held up in loose gravel. I got the 26C version as it is the widest I can use for my bike.
I love Gravelking SS , had a puncture in the wet danish winter weather last saturday it sealed brilliant, it is brilliant in the forrest and on tarmac. I look forward to the dry summer so i Can fly fast in the forrest when the mud goes to dust 👍
Ahhh! I just got in a pair of the slicks for a new bike build. These would be perfect out here in the high desert!
Been riding the SS for a couple of months now (in 38c) and I completely agree with your review. These tires are outstanding off-road with the exception of mud, but the amazing thing is how well they ride on the road. All my other gravel tires have been noisy and slow on the road, but not these. They give up nothing on the road. Your review was spot-on and quite efficient. Thank you!
Didn't they feel a bit wider than you wanted? Trying to figure between x32 & x35
@@Anton.Baryshnikov I would say they seem right in line with 38c tires in other brands. Not especially wide. They measure out at 37 mm on some older Fulcrums which are 18mm internal.
I see any Gravelking review around,I click.
Thank you!
Nice review ! Recently I went from Schwable All Arround G1 to Panaracer Gravel King Slick Tire, 700x38 - all I can say, I love it. Probably SS+ will provide even more grip, comparing to slicks.
I'm doubtful. The slick grabs soo well.
Excellent piece of information and entertaining too! Great south Georgian accent sir ;) Subscribed immediately.
Awesome. Just ordered a pair myself.
These in 32mm are my choice for road endurance for the past 2 years and over 9k miles . lol they are so lovely.
Great review. Thanks for sharing
Nice review. I am just using them now
Nice! These have quickly risen to the top of my list for an over 40mm slick-ish tire for Michigan Coast to Coast (now in October). Plenty fast for hard sections and will certainly provide float at 43mm on the sandy sections. My Checkpoint SL5 holds up to 45 and it doesn't look like these will cake up with much dirt/mud at all.
They unloaded any mud in my experience, pretty quickly... I tried to show that in the video.
Hi Greg, did you get these? I've just got an ALR5 and wish to fit the SS. Did you have enough clearance? What pressures after you running? Tubeless or not? I'm thinking of using tubes as I don't cycle a lot. I'll probably go for the Plus version.
You've got the most peculiar southern accent. ;) I run the SK on my CX/gravel hardtail (love em). Def interested in the SS for my new fixie that will also venture into gravel. lol
My accent is from the DEEP south, south of the Equator :)
I’m considering a pair of these 700 x 32 for my winter riding. I’m torn! Thanks for the vid mate!
Traded these for my gatorskins, 32c tubeless, highly recommended
Thanks. I was looking at some Gravelking tires online and having trouble figuring out what the real differences were.
Thanks!
I've actually had good luck using a air-chamber pump with the valve core still installed btw... You don't have to do any juggling with the valve core afterwards
I’ve had the same slick racing tires for over 30 years and they still are in great condition....
How many miles? I have ruined a pair of tires in about two years.
@@myyoutubename152 crikey, thousands plus, used to ride everywhere..
I had orig PR herringbone slicks x35...cut pretty easy...got 700x38....though these SS look the bomb ...thanks👏👏
This just in... there was a goof from Panaracer, 700c x 38mm is available too!
Yeeeah, those won't be too popular in germany - over here it is a reference to something very different, lol!
But I'm sure it's fast as lightning! ;-)
I've actually seen panaracer comment on other videos that the name in Germany will be "semi slick" and not just "ss"
lol
You could say the same thing about KZ headphones😂
@@GamblerBE Panaracer misses the point entirely. The SS was comprised entirely of Germans, so it's not their sensitivities that need to be considered. It's the people in/from other countries that the SS killed that should be respected.
Nice. My kind of tire then. I love my 700x38mm slicks for current road/rando/dry dirt COVID mode. These will be more than enough when something more robust is required for local "un-pavement", particularly after chuckling my way through Big Head Todd's over-tired piece on the GC website this morning.
Im looking at these same tires. Deciding so I want 38 or 40. Hard choice what do you think?
@@TheAcfallejoseph Coming from road riding and for most of the unpaved segments within reach of my daily ride, 38 works for me for my mixed surface riding. The tires actually measure 39 on my rims. I find for me the 38s are a good compromise - good performance on pavement and fine for firm dry (but not deep dust/silt/sand/muddy) surfaces. If I'm under-tired for sections it adds to the challenge and I can always take the bike for a walk. You can't go wrong with either one I'd think.
@@walcottav awesome thanks for the advice. Setting up a new bike is a small challenge with all these shiney components we have out there.
@@TheAcfallejoseph I know, too much choice!
@@walcottav Im having a bike built by Lee Prescott at Meteor works so I have been racking my brain on components. Mechanical grx 2x with a High enough chainring but not to high. Might start off with a 48 or 50 big ring. Just want to keep things simple as possible.
Great tire
I'll be racing Crusher next year-these look perfect for that course. My other races will be Monster-Cross and Bootlegger in NC, which may necessitate the GK SK...
The GK SK is what I used when when last raced Monster Cross and Bootlegger... ditto for Crusher. Ironically, I flatted a GK SK on the Col de Crush descent, but the brilliant Orange Seal Endurance Formula fixed that puncture in about one second... I know this because my rear camera suffered from a wee bit of sealant squirting :)
@@GravelCyclist Now that these are out, would you still use SK for those races?
I run the Gravel Kings and I had a guy complaining about the pebble throw. I had the same opinion you do. I told him to get on someone else's wheel.
Well played David!
Their popular nickname is Gravel-Fling :) ,.. I prefer the file tread and the SS is gonna be in rotation on my wheels soon, no gravel-flingin on my steel-frames :) .
Great review, thanks JOM! Looking forward to trying these when my WTB Byways wear out. (Also, hopefully spelling out J O M will cut down on the "John" mentions, haha)
Haha it's a little difficult for some apparently.
I can’t wait until it will be available in Europe : I am die-hard fan of the Gravelking SK but since I ride more on pavement (70-30 or maybe 60-40) we are more into bike-packing than trail rides I am looking for something a bit more slick and roll fast. The WTB Byway was ok for this but it wears extremely fast. :/ my only hope is the Panaracer now.
Heh. I'm coming here for the SAME reason!
Love that China rubber. Panaracer passella= all day long.
Japanese rubber to be exact.
I'll be honest, I didn't have great luck w/ the GK SKs in TLC 700x35, and kind of written them off..Puctures that would not reseal w/ sealant, and not very fast.
I have however had really good luck with the GKs in 700x32 non-TLC set up TLC, but currently using the Vittoria Torreno Dry tubeless in 700x33...wicked fast but with more cornering bite than the GKs....but they're wearing a bit quicker than I anticipated. These look like a possible replacement!
What is that green/white bike shown in the video
Reminiscent of the WTB byway.
spec'd these on the custom Ti gravel bike I have recently ordered!
Thanks for the great review. In technical details what is the difference between SS and SS+?
SS+ has additional puncture protection bead to bead, please visit the Panaracer website for info.
Just pulled the trigger on a set of SK's, wonder if I should cancel and use these instead, looks like they'll be good for bikepacking when it's 50/50 split.
I would, but I'm all about a fast rolling tire. I'll take speed over traction 95% of the time.
@@MichaelLargent I think I'm in the same boat as you was about to cancel my order only to realize that these won't be shipping till late june/july which is unfortunate. Looks like I'll be riding with gravelking sk 43mm's
I know I’m a bit late to the game, here here goes anyway. I got myself a Cervelo aspero recently as I just realised I enjoy riding. I have them laced with Bontrager Aeolus pro 3v and Goodyear connectors for rougher gravel, but I seem to do more road right now. And now the question, I have a 2nd wheelset coming (ican aero 35 [21.5 internal] ) which I want to use as my road set up, will these SS/SS+ 32mm work well for road? And of course light gravel. Or would a traditional road tire be better
Panaracer SS or Pirelli H? Intended use: Asphalt, fine gravel, occasional little muddy(ish) forest trail, but no "real" offroad though. Currently riding 25mm Conti GP classic, don't want to loose too much speed on the road but would really like some peace of mind on the rougher surfaces. (Also, gravel decents on 25mm road tyres are scary.)
very intriguing, one thing you forgot to mention is that this tire is pretty much the cheapest gravel tire you can get. Making it very attractive to me indeed. At least here in Canada, GK's are $70, Specialized $75, Vittoria are $80, Pirelli are $95...
Thanks Taylor, it all depends on the local market for tyre pricing.
Nice video, I'm planning to do a double century ride, using my gravel bike, do you think it will make a big difference putting a 700x32c tires will help me ?thanks
You'll have no worries riding 700c x 32mm on pavement, provided you have the pressure set right. By that I mean, not over-inflated. Plenty of cushion will save some fatigue over the long haul.
I was just about to pull the trigger on some 35mm Continental Terra Speeds, but these look like a great option too. Have you ridden the Contis too? Can anyone compare?
Hi Ben, sorry, zero time on the Conti's you refer to.
In your opinion, how would they hold up on flint rock? Thank for the review!
David, I have not ridden these tyres in those conditions, the Panaracer Gravel team may know the answer, some of those folks are based in the Midwest. One of their guys is located in Wichita.
@@GravelCyclist As always, thanks!
Noice :)
I wonder what the SS+ will weigh, in the northeast our gravel trail have more gravel/crushed stone then dirt. Not sure the non + version will hold up well. And would love less ting noise on the frame from my current tires the Steilacoom’s, which I’ve tried many tires and seem to come back to these or Barlow Pass. Great comfort for their weight and in endurance version very durable. But the SS thread looks very interesting might work well in crushed stone just a mater of will they be heavy like the SK+’s and will they be any faster then the Steilacoom’s, I know they are knobby looking but surprisingly good rolling compared to Maxxis Ramblers or SK+’s or WTB nano or WTB Riddler or Schwalbe G one. Curious as to your comparison to Rene Herse tires? Are the SS also a smooth or more plush ride and offer any more speed? Nice review and interesting tire.
Peter, I have zero time on any of the Rene Herse tyres. There's a chance I'll be riding in New England during a fun road trip later this year, I'll be packing all manner of bikes / wheels / tyre combinations to go play :)
Gravel Cyclist if your in Massachusetts/New Hampshire boarder area or Quechee, Vt area more then welcome try the my Steilacoom’s or if your tall enough for XL frame my Open UP. Might have the Open Wide also by then with 650 wheels for rougher trails.
When is the official release date? Just looked for these on amazon and on panaracer's site and don't see them listed yet. My rear tire is due for replacement but I can hold off for a few weeks. Thanks
Andrew, today is the release date, but Panaracer hasn't listed them yet, despite saying they would be taking pre-orders starting today... I have an email into HQ, I will post an update ASAP.
Andrew, visit my website article, I now have links in place that take you to the pre-sale.
How do you find the puncture protection? I’ve just converted my normal slick gravel kings to tubeless and every ride they puncture and I have to limp home on 20psi
Sounds like you should be careful where you're riding. I've had good luck with the SS and the original GK.
How you compare gravel king ss+ with schwalbee marothon supreme? I having looking for slick tyres for my mtb for awhile. In a dilema now. Btw noob question is a 32c faster than a 35c. And what inner tuber should i use. Thanks
Hello, sorry, I have never used the Schwalbe tyre you refer to. I'm not a rolling resistance expert to offer an opinion on 32c vs 35c. I do not use inner tubes, these tyres are setup tubeless with sealant. Thank you.
Which is better in your opinion the Gravel king SS or the Conti Terra Speed?
I've ridden these tires in two gravel races and a couple thousand miles of training so far this season. I love the tire, but it's not holding up. After Gravel Battle, both tires were flat and each has dozens of small holes in the high wear part of the tread, and the sidewalls are weeping sealant through pinholes as well. Maybe I just got dudds.
I started on GK SK 43mm (probably after watching one of Jom's old reviews) - liked them, bit heavy though and really flicks up small stones into your friends faces.
Then I moved to GK Slicks 38mm PLUS - even with the plus casing I still suffered quite a few punctures. They were bloody fast and light though, but found myself sliding out and going easy on dusty corners, which probably offset any gains on the straights.
Finally now I'm on the new GK SS 43mm. Great middle ground but still a little bit heavy for my liking for going to climb KOMs. Just did a 322km gravel race on 21mm internal width farsports carbon wheels and ran them at 25psi rear/23front. Super comfortable...but I did bottom out and crack my front wheel on a huge block in a creek crossing, but that was totally my fault.
For the reasonable price the GKs are hard to beat and mount up quite easy. Thanks Jom for the review!
I should have gotten these tires over the Slicks, but I’m riding the 650b x 48s primarily on road and need all the handicap I can get lol
The true GK slicks are the lightest offering of their entire line.
I bought in to this GravelKing adulation thing back in about 2015 when i bought some of the first 28mm regular tubed ones and put them on my all purpose road bike. Despite the hype, I only expected them to be reasonably fast, but I found them to be very draggy - even at 80psi (and a mile an hour slower on any tarmac ride compared with regular 'race' tyres) so they were removed and chucked in a cupboard. I also have some other Panaracer road tyres which are badged-up by Planet X and touted as 'fast rolling'. They're like riding through treacle as well. Even 40mm WTB Nanos (intended for off-road) are faster on tarmac
You should perform a roll down test vs perception.
@@GravelCyclist Yeah, that's possibly one way to do it, but apart from the perception they're measurably slow even compared with say a gatorskin, according to my strava. An easy 15mph ride on 25mm gators would be a 14mph ride on 28mm gravelkings
Just bought the GK slicks. Should have wait a couple of months...
This always happens!
Great review, think i'm going to go with these on my new diverge. just wondering what wheels those are that youre running them on.
Roval Terra CLX 700c in this video, the review of those wheels is linked in the video description.
@@GravelCyclist I was multitasking the first time I watched. Caught you mention them on the second watching. Thanks.
I am more focused on road with some mixed terrain. Is it safe to use the original slicks on light gravel?
I've ridden the original slicks on light gravel, no worries. Bear in mind, they are not the most puncture resistant.
Thank you sir for the quick reply. They advertise more puncture resistance with that reinforced sidewall.
If I’m running tubeless I guess I should be ok?
Between the slick and the semi slick - any noticeable speed difference on tarmac? That’s really what I’m trying to figure out. If it’s the same I may just get the semi slick.
I have no way of testing speed between the two tyres, sorry. I run tubeless in all instances.
How would these compare to WTB Byway 40c? Are they quicker on paved roads? More or less grip?
Frank, I've only ridden the 650b Byway, but I'd still stick with the SS.
I gave up GK slicks so I could get 44 Byways. I want the GKs back. They need to make a 43 slick.
Tricky to find the link on the presale, any chance you could post it?
I have an email into Panaracer, will respond if they finally put the tires onto their site, this is a bummer.
Christopher, visit the website article, I have updated links for the presale.
Gravel Cyclist thank you
Had these tires on my Ritte Satyr as well (oddly). Found the tires to be puncture prone. Although the tires had plenty of miles left, the inner rear tire delaminated and created a large hump in the tire! Was disappointed...
Thinking you should reach out to Panaracer for a warranty.
@@GravelCyclist Thanks. Didn't mean to rain on your parade. I enjoy your videos very much! Tossed the pair and am now sporting Continental Terra Trail. Seems quite suitable for the trails I have been riding. I frequent Alameda Creek/Coyote Hills/Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in the San Francisco Bay. Cheers! :)
No worries :) Ironically, i have ridden the Terra Trails the past two days in Colorado. Review coming later.
Does SS has enough grip on wet conditions please? And how about rolling speed , Is it better than SK?
It rides well in the wet but you still need to exercise caution in corners, just like most tyres. In my opinion, it is faster than the GK SK on most surfaces, but is not quite as tough.
Mi pregunta es cómo le echó aire a La goma sino me coge el sistema de echarle aire tiene algún adapte para válvula de el tubo por favor necesito su ayuda
Hola Dwight, vamos por partes. Estas tratando de inflar una goma "tubeless" (sin tubo) o con tubo ?
3:05 is the measurement for 700x35c? what is the inner width of the rim?
25mm according to the wheelset in linked in the description.
What do you recommend for 70% road and 30 gravel. ss or slick? thank you
I would go with the SS.
How true do you think tire width will be on a 17mm rim?
I imagine it will be spot on.
Have you tried these on a wet pavement? How was it?
SS = semi slick. SK = small knob
My rims are 23 internal, 31 external. How wide do you think the 38 will sit?
I would think it may expand to at least 40mm in width.
SS rear and SK front might be the perfect set up 🤔
Give it a go!
👍🏻 recently did that myself with the limited edition “ginger” color scheme 🤘🏻😆🤘🏻
Any idea when/where we can buy these in Europe?
You really need to contact Panaracer with that question, sorry!
The side edges defy physics... looking at them, they look like they would offer no corner grip. Do they?
You think someone calling themselves "bikebudha01" would know.
@@GravelCyclist I am on my fourth set of gravel tires. Yet to find the 'right' tire...
@@bikebudha01 Wow. My go to tyre for the unexpected is the Panaracer Gravelking SK. I've ridden all across the USA, three Australian states, and the environs of Girona, Spain. Great choice.
Trouble is with all these tyres is that they puncture way to easily... I'm running wtb raddlers and they are great but even though I'm using stans sealant with glitter in it they still puncture all the time. I don't want to but I've considered fitting a set of schwalbe Marathon Plus.
Maybe I'm running them too hard, I ride them at 60psi
Great video, are this tires available in the market, where I can get them? Thanks
Good news, this link will take you to Panaracer's website - bit.ly/2WEFCZU - also, 700c x 38mm is now available!
Technically available, but supply chains are messed up because of the pandemic. European shops don't seem to carry any, as far as Google shows.
I cycle mostly pavement but I like this tire at 32c. Is it good?
Would be an excellent option for 32mm.
@@GravelCyclist what about 35mm? have you tried it on wet pavement when cornering?
Gravelking SS or WTB Byway if I'm going with 35c? anyone with some experiences for both?
I have ridden and reviewed both (Byway review is on the website), I prefer the Gravelking SS. Lighter and faster, but I would likely choose the Plus version for additional puncture protection.
@@GravelCyclist Thanks, gonna go with the normal SS after watching your review. Over here in Ontario we have pretty smooth gravel trails so I think it will do
@@E5T4T3 Nice, and you'll save a little weight too. I reckon you will be happy with your decision.
Is it as easy rolling as Pathfinder pro tyre?
I would say faster, but I feel the Pathfinder may be a little more resilient to punctures.
hows the durability ?
Still going very well after five weeks, longer term would give a better picture.
Is it tube less ready
If you watched the video, you would know the answer.
Why no subtitles? Thanks.
Hello, I believe UA-cam is having a technical issue with the closed captions today, usually they are available with all of my videos. You will have to try again another time, sorry.
@@GravelCyclist Thanks and congratulations for your great channel.
will a 29er wheelset with that tire?
Yes, mount up anything greater in width than 35mm and you should have no problems.
I have existing 29er rims,that means I just use same rims for gravel 35c ,38c ,40c to 43c?
Yes, shouldn't be an issue. I've run 29'er wheels with tyres from 35mm to 50mm. As an FYI, 29'and 700c are the same size, but 29'er rims generally have wider rim beds, which is why you really should run 35 or 38mm wide at minimum.
I really wish Panaracer made a 40mm size for their gravel range. 35mm expanding to 38 is ok but for a frame rated to 40mm but their 43mm expanding to 45mm probably wouldn't make it.
Paddy, 700c x 38mm is now available, this was an update since the video was launched. Check their online store here - bit.ly/2WEFCZU
The GravelKing SK+ in 700x38 measured 40.6 on my dt Swiss GR 1600 wheelset, worked well on my Open UP frame. The SK+’s weren’t a favorite of mine though, felt sluggish and hard compared to the Steilacoom endurance. But the SS look interesting.
All the 38c GravelKings are actually ETRTO 40-622, so on a reasonably wide rim they should be at least 40. I’m not sure why they list them at 38c.
@@Peter-tc3ep I agree, I tried the SK and they felt slow compared to Riddler, Cazaderos, Byways, and Pathfinder Pros that I’ve tried. I’m considering getting some SS as I’m kidding I ride a lot more tarmac these days with COVID restricting my travel.
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Am I the only one who manages to mount tubeless tyres with the valve cores left in the valve?
You must be special.
It never occurred to me to remove them, so no, you aren't the only one.
I’ve never seen this done before. Interesting approach, but I don’t see why. Nice review though
@@GravelCyclist Heh, don't know about that. But I do know it's a hell of a lot easier.
@@chrisprice2200 I like to get maximum air, especially without using a compressor. Different technique for sure.
I’m confused as to why the “SS” is for a Chevy care.. and not “Super Slick”….
I don't make the rules, Semi-Slick according to Panaracer, and Super Sport, in the case of Chevrolet.
0:24 I love how australians can change their moind... Cause I can't
The big problem with SS is hundreds of rubber barbs from manufacturing. They are screwing up the aero gains from any nice deep wheels you bought. Shame. I would have liked the SS tire a lot.
You could always get busy with a nail clipper :)
“And then split from that ride and ride some gravel”
Ha! But pebble throw is not only annoying for wheel suckers, also for my downtube.
Haha good point. If you ride naked titanium, no problem! Think about applying a clear mylar frame protector beneath your downtube.
@@GravelCyclist as a matter of fact I am riding naked Ti. But still, that sound of pebbles slowly sand-blasting it...... I could live without that!
I'm an un-trend setter !
That's a shame.
hmmm SS here in Europe is an unfortunate name to be honest
What about Chevrolet SS? Learn from history, else people will repeat it.
OMG I hope Panaracer don't market this as "SS." It will be a total PR nightmare for Panaracer if they do.
You're about the 10th person to mention the "SS" reference. I understand the point you're making, as an FYI, Chevrolet have marketed various "SS" versions of their performance-oriented vehicles.