Challenge are consistently the most comfortable tires I've ever used. These are tricky to mount first time but after a couple times it's not that bad. The Getaway Pro HTLRs are the fastest rolling gravel tires with tread.
Holy hell. I can install a Pirellis without tire levers and a basic track pump in about 2 minutes on a clean wheel. I look forward to your review on inserts which i plan to use to never ever stop to put a tube in unless I absolutely have too anywhere but home. It also looks like an insert would be very difficult to install with one of these tires.
There are several good videos available regarding mounting flat tire casings, most do not wrestle gravity like JOM’s technique and I have completely changed my mind about mounting Challenge tires after using their Getaways for a time. Check out all techniques and give it a try (don’t forget to use a lubricant on the rim when mounting the tires). It really is not difficult, this coming from a 70 yo guy with arthritic hands.
that mounting procedure would drive me nuts :) Between the mounting and the cost, I would likely take a pass. The tread pattern does remind me of the Pirelli Cinturato M which I have as my go to mixed surface tire. Thanks for the info JOM.
I love the look of the Challenge tires with the yellow sidewall. I was shopping for new tires recently and the reputation of them being a bitch to mount kept me away from them. I think Vittoria has the same rep? That's really too bad... I just don't want the hassle. Why do some tire manufacturers make them like that?? PS - I like the leaves in the pool. More fiber!
Looks like the classic grifo cx tires now in wider size. Solid proven all around to sloppy tread pattern that many companies copied for decades. Hard to go wrong expect getting on/off. Good test in cx conditions.
Great video. However those are not the tyres for me too difficult AF to mount at home and definitely not in the field The only way to run them would be to mount them to a wheel set specifically for bad AF WEATHER Remember the video where it was pissing rain (Indiana I think 🤔) perfect tire for that Sorry for the rant😊
No need to apologize, you are spot on. Like you, I would reserve these tyres for a rainy day wheelset. BTW, the rear brake caliper of the Time ADHX 45 review bike was completely destroyed during that event. Mud ingress prevented the caliper from working the final 10 miles, no saving it.
Pool looks great…. Going to use the Gravine for some master’s cross races on mediocre surfaces…. Can’t wait to see how it does…. I run Dune, Chicane, and Strade B - mounting Challenge tires is a bitch…
100%. I did check with my contact at Reynolds before this Insanity. For the record, I broke one of these tyre levers attempting to install a Challenge Gravel Grinder tyre a while ago... suffice to say, I gave up on that installation.
Challenge are consistently the most comfortable tires I've ever used. These are tricky to mount first time but after a couple times it's not that bad. The Getaway Pro HTLRs are the fastest rolling gravel tires with tread.
This should be the Tuesday & Dixie show with some cycling tips and tricks! Tuesday for president! Thanks for the tyre review! 😀
Holy hell. I can install a Pirellis without tire levers and a basic track pump in about 2 minutes on a clean wheel. I look forward to your review on inserts which i plan to use to never ever stop to put a tube in unless I absolutely have too anywhere but home. It also looks like an insert would be very difficult to install with one of these tires.
Indeed, installation is a total PITA.
There are several good videos available regarding mounting flat tire casings, most do not wrestle gravity like JOM’s technique and I have completely changed my mind about mounting Challenge tires after using their Getaways for a time. Check out all techniques and give it a try (don’t forget to use a lubricant on the rim when mounting the tires). It really is not difficult, this coming from a 70 yo guy with arthritic hands.
that mounting procedure would drive me nuts :) Between the mounting and the cost, I would likely take a pass. The tread pattern does remind me of the Pirelli Cinturato M which I have as my go to mixed surface tire. Thanks for the info JOM.
Mounting procedure took four minutes of the video, divided into three steps, and this is after editing!
Это правда, что Pirelli cinturato M скользят по грязи?
I love the look of the Challenge tires with the yellow sidewall. I was shopping for new tires recently and the reputation of them being a bitch to mount kept me away from them. I think Vittoria has the same rep? That's really too bad... I just don't want the hassle. Why do some tire manufacturers make them like that??
PS - I like the leaves in the pool. More fiber!
Looks like the classic grifo cx tires now in wider size. Solid proven all around to sloppy tread pattern that many companies copied for decades. Hard to go wrong expect getting on/off. Good test in cx conditions.
@sccxvelo true and hadn't thought of that. Had grifos glued up as my choice for muddy sloppy races.
It's not available here in the Philippines 😎 Looks like a good tire 👍
Perhaps you can mail order it? See the part of the review about installing. This is not an easy tire / tyre to install.
Great video. However those are not the tyres for me too difficult AF to mount at home and definitely not in the field
The only way to run them would be to mount them to a wheel set specifically for bad AF WEATHER
Remember the video where it was pissing rain (Indiana I think 🤔) perfect tire for that
Sorry for the rant😊
No need to apologize, you are spot on. Like you, I would reserve these tyres for a rainy day wheelset. BTW, the rear brake caliper of the Time ADHX 45 review bike was completely destroyed during that event. Mud ingress prevented the caliper from working the final 10 miles, no saving it.
@@GravelCyclist wow 😁 that ride is what I'd call general madness 😂😂
@@tmayberry7559 Was questioning my sanity with 10 miles to ride and a inoperable rear caliper. Fun times, whee!!!
@@GravelCyclist ,😁😂😂😂
Looks like he needs to watch some UA-cam reviews on pool cleaners.
First person to take the bait! Too easy!
Pool looks great…. Going to use the Gravine for some master’s cross races on mediocre surfaces…. Can’t wait to see how it does…. I run Dune, Chicane, and Strade B - mounting Challenge tires is a bitch…
Good luck!
How's the air retention?
I have the Getaway HTLR and the always go flat after 2 weeks of no use
My experience is similar to yours.
@@GravelCyclist thank you, I just wanted to make sure that I am not alone and doing everything correctly.
Nice1… your collarbone is definitely healed if you can crowbar a tyre lever!😅 carry on.
Haha, yes, the ultimate test!
You're worried about breaking the tire lever?? I would be more worried about damaging the rim. 😢
100%. I did check with my contact at Reynolds before this Insanity. For the record, I broke one of these tyre levers attempting to install a Challenge Gravel Grinder tyre a while ago... suffice to say, I gave up on that installation.