I might have to try these in the future. My "gravel" bike is a HT mtb and I ride paved trails to get to gravel, single track and sand. I currently have a set of 45mm Cinturato M and 53mm Continental Ruban. The Cinturato M seem quite fast on the road and still pretty great offroad if you don't push it too hard. I got the Continentals for more aggressive dirt adventuring and I like them. The tread is pretty similar to the Cinturato RC, which weren't out yet when I got them. But the RC at "only" 45mm is ~100g lighter per tire.
@@oldguyandabike sir, the tire you use in the video is 45cm, is it correct, if 40cm is used on the road you bike on, what do you think if 40cm or should 45cm be used, is it ok to use a 40cm, to lighten the tire somehow? Thank you.
My bad. My first reply came from thinking this was about the handlebar review. I would not typically go for a 45mm tire for road just for the rolling weight and extra drag. A 40 makes much more sense to me. But my WTB Resolute 42s measure 44mm in a wide rim and roll pretty well on the road at 35 psi so… I guess it depends. For instance tomorrow I am doing a 75 mile ride on the gravel bike with 90% pavement and I am using a WTB Vulpine 36 for that. gg
@@oldguyandabike thanks sir. My last question In your opinion is the gravel RC can be use also on the road using the 45. according to your review it is very good on the trail, how about on the road? why is am i asking because i ride on the trail and also on the road. im plannng to buy a 40mm. Thanks and Good day!
Well, this is in the Angeles National Forest out of Lake Hughes, CA. That day I did a shorter version of the ride I am linking here, but the difference was I did not do the left turn at approx 10 miles which climbs up to Burnt Peak. Instead I turned right at the crossroads near Sawmill Mtn and dropped down to the pavement a few miles later. It's one of my favorite rides, first on MTBs back in the day, now gravel bikes. ridewithgps.com/trips/137851985
From one old guy to another- really enjoyed your video 👍
Thanks man!
I might have to try these in the future. My "gravel" bike is a HT mtb and I ride paved trails to get to gravel, single track and sand. I currently have a set of 45mm Cinturato M and 53mm Continental Ruban. The Cinturato M seem quite fast on the road and still pretty great offroad if you don't push it too hard. I got the Continentals for more aggressive dirt adventuring and I like them. The tread is pretty similar to the Cinturato RC, which weren't out yet when I got them. But the RC at "only" 45mm is ~100g lighter per tire.
100g is a lot in a tire. Hope you like them. I keep them around for the right rides but my go to tire is still the WTB Resolute in a 42.
Good day sir! I want to know if it is good on pavement and asphalt for a long ride and which is better 40 or 45 thanks for your response 😊
@@oldguyandabike sir, the tire you use in the video is 45cm, is it correct, if 40cm is used on the road you bike on, what do you think if 40cm or should 45cm be used, is it ok to use a 40cm, to lighten the tire somehow? Thank you.
My bad. My first reply came from thinking this was about the handlebar review.
I would not typically go for a 45mm tire for road just for the rolling weight and extra drag. A 40 makes much more sense to me. But my WTB Resolute 42s measure 44mm in a wide rim and roll pretty well on the road at 35 psi so… I guess it depends. For instance tomorrow I am doing a 75 mile ride on the gravel bike with 90% pavement and I am using a WTB Vulpine 36 for that.
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@@oldguyandabike thanks sir. My last question In your opinion is the gravel RC can be use also on the road using the 45. according to your review it is very good on the trail, how about on the road? why is am i asking because i ride on the trail and also on the road. im plannng to buy a 40mm. Thanks and Good day!
It would be ok but not great.
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Where is this ride? So rad out there
Well, this is in the Angeles National Forest out of Lake Hughes, CA. That day I did a shorter version of the ride I am linking here, but the difference was I did not do the left turn at approx 10 miles which climbs up to Burnt Peak. Instead I turned right at the crossroads near Sawmill Mtn and dropped down to the pavement a few miles later. It's one of my favorite rides, first on MTBs back in the day, now gravel bikes. ridewithgps.com/trips/137851985
@@oldguyandabike thank you so much! Just found your account but really like you videos! Thanks!