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Review by brianingoldenLove These Tiresby brianingoldenCycling EnthusiastGolden, COI'm not a racer, but am instead looking for good safe traction with reliable cornering and grip - These tires up the confidence game so much on my gravel bike. Love them!
Reviewed 11/10/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by brianingolden was helpful/No, review by brianingolden was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I'm not a racer, but am instead looking for good safe traction with reliable cornering and grip - These tires up the confidence game so much on my gravel bike. Love them!
Review by CalExpatPretty Tough Tubeless Tires for Mixed Gravel Ridesby CalExpatCompetitive RacerWalnut Creek, CA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.These worked well on the Ruby Roubaix. 38s don't float enough on soft, deep gravel, but everywhere else I was rolling well with little resistance at 35 PSI. I got a pinhole leak on the rear late in the ride but never noticed it! Then I saw some sealant on the bottom of the seat bag. You could reduce pressure but the ride was 50% hardpack dirt or good pavement.
Reviewed 7/19/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by CalExpat was helpful/No, review by CalExpat was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These worked well on the Ruby Roubaix. 38s don't float enough on soft, deep gravel, but everywhere else I was rolling well with little resistance at 35 PSI. I got a pinhole leak on the rear late in the ride but never noticed it! Then I saw some sealant on the bottom of the seat bag. You could reduce pressure but the ride was 50% hardpack dirt or good pavement.
Review by AnonymousGreat gravel bike tire!by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastTucson1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great gravel tire for use on roads and packed trails.
Reviewed 11/6/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Great gravel tire for use on roads and packed trails.
Review by Tee ArghSwing and a missby Tee ArghCycling EnthusiastSpokane, WA3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Got these installed new on a Lauf true grit. I've ridden the bike for a week (about 115 miles) and both tires have blown out on totally separate rides, necessitating tubes to get me home (one a top tread puncture that didn't plug with sealant the other a very small sidewall pinch that I didn't notice at all until I looked down and saw sealant oozing out of the tire). I'm not huge (180lbs), didn't ride these over fields of glass, and haven't had any issues with the other gravel tires I've used extensively the last couple years (mostly gravelkings), and while I run Maxxis on my MTB, I think these are the weakest gravel tires I've yet ridden on and won't be looking at Maxxis for gravel in the future. The rubber is very soft and the sidewalls weak from my very limited experience on them. If you stay on pavement, or hardpack, you may be fine, but I fear any rougher gravel may be too much for these in many cases. Playing with pressure, when at about 35-38psi, these were bouncy and slippery on loose gravel, and when deflated and run at 27-32psi, they are mush, but grip a little better as long as you're riding straight. It's unfortunate as I'm having to replace both tires on a brand new bike that wasn't cheap. I would not suggest these tires at all, but of course, ymmv.
Reviewed 8/21/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Tee Argh was helpful/No, review by Tee Argh was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Got these installed new on a Lauf true grit. I've ridden the bike for a week (about 115 miles) and both tires have blown out on totally separate rides, necessitating tubes to get me home (one a top tread puncture that didn't plug with sealant the other a very small sidewall pinch that I didn't notice at all until I looked down and saw sealant oozing out of the tire). I'm not huge (180lbs), didn't ride these over fields of glass, and haven't had any issues with the other gravel tires I've used extensively the last couple years (mostly gravelkings), and while I run Maxxis on my MTB, I think these are the weakest gravel tires I've yet ridden on and won't be looking at Maxxis for gravel in the future. The rubber is very soft and the sidewalls weak from my very limited experience on them. If you stay on pavement, or hardpack, you may be fine, but I fear any rougher gravel may be too much for these in many cases. Playing with pressure, when at about 35-38psi, these were bouncy and slippery on loose gravel, and when deflated and run at 27-32psi, they are mush, but grip a little better as long as you're riding straight. It's unfortunate as I'm having to replace both tires on a brand new bike that wasn't cheap. I would not suggest these tires at all, but of course, ymmv.
Review by tjbreezerSo far, great tires!by tjbreezerNew York1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.A fair amount of weeping on the sidewalls using Orange Seal but once totally sealed, the tires run very smooth and fast on pavement and dirtgravel. Coming from a 32mm filetread, these in 38 add a lot of comfort. So far only a few hundred miles, been very happy with these tire!
Reviewed 5/11/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by tjbreezer was helpful/No, review by tjbreezer was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
A fair amount of weeping on the sidewalls using Orange Seal but once totally sealed, the tires run very smooth and fast on pavement and dirtgravel. Coming from a 32mm filetread, these in 38 add a lot of comfort. So far only a few hundred miles, been very happy with these tire!
Review by JonBikeNice gravel tireby JonBikeCycling EnthusiastEugene, OR1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.While I had them, these were a great tire (the bike they were on was stolen so I only had a couple months of riding on them). They are great on gravel and roll really smoothly on pavement for a high volume gravel tire. They're not super light, but light enough for what they are designed for. I never had any punctures and they sealed up nice and reliably tubeless on Stan's rims. I'll get them again once I get my next gravel setup going.
Reviewed 8/27/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by JonBike was helpful/No, review by JonBike was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
While I had them, these were a great tire (the bike they were on was stolen so I only had a couple months of riding on them). They are great on gravel and roll really smoothly on pavement for a high volume gravel tire. They're not super light, but light enough for what they are designed for. I never had any punctures and they sealed up nice and reliably tubeless on Stan's rims. I'll get them again once I get my next gravel setup going.
Review by Ewright669Good, durable tireby Ewright669Fort Collins ,CO0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.As usual Maxxis doesn't disappoint
Reviewed 3/20/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Ewright669 was helpful/No, review by Ewright669 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
As usual Maxxis doesn't disappoint
Review by Kirk H Great overall Gravel tireby Kirk H DenverThis is my go to tire for my gravel. It is a great overall tire for multi-surface riding.
Reviewed 10/16/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Kirk H was helpful/No, review by Kirk H was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This is my go to tire for my gravel. It is a great overall tire for multi-surface riding.
Review by CyclespeedMy Favorite Gravel Tiresby CyclespeedNorthern Virginia1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I�ve ridden the Ramblers for several years on hard and loose packed gravel. They have great traction, hold to the surface well, but if they do lose grip they recover quickly. I have periodically tried other great tires, but always go back to the Ramblers.
Reviewed 10/6/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Cyclespeed was helpful/No, review by Cyclespeed was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I�ve ridden the Ramblers for several years on hard and loose packed gravel. They have great traction, hold to the surface well, but if they do lose grip they recover quickly. I have periodically tried other great tires, but always go back to the Ramblers.
Review by kyvdh10Nice tire and really nice looking but didn't quite fit my Trek Domane SL5. It rubbed on the rear dropouts.by kyvdh10Cycling EnthusiastCentral KY0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I think the tire was fine but the 38's were just a bit too big and the lugs were rubbing the frame. Ended up swapping with my son who had some 35 gravel tires and that made us both happy.
Reviewed 6/27/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by kyvdh10 was helpful/No, review by kyvdh10 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I think the tire was fine but the 38's were just a bit too big and the lugs were rubbing the frame. Ended up swapping with my son who had some 35 gravel tires and that made us both happy.
Review by AnonymousGreat tires!by AnonymousPortland, Oregon I�ve now ridden these on two different bike packing trips including the Oregon Outback. They were super easy to seat tubeless and were flawless. Highly recommend.
Reviewed 9/4/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I�ve now ridden these on two different bike packing trips including the Oregon Outback. They were super easy to seat tubeless and were flawless. Highly recommend.
Review by JeffGreat gravel tireby JeffI�ve been running Ramblers for a couple of seasons now. They have proved to be very tough with great traction.
Seem to role fast on gravel or pavement.
On my DT Swiss wheels, they are easy to get on/off and easy to seat.
Reviewed 8/10/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Jeff was helpful/No, review by Jeff was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I�ve been running Ramblers for a couple of seasons now. They have proved to be very tough with great traction.
Seem to role fast on gravel or pavement.
On my DT Swiss wheels, they are easy to get on/off and easy to seat.
Review by DavidGo anywhere tireby DavidKatySo far these great tires. They are fast on gravel and on any hard surface. Love my tubeless tires.
Reviewed 4/5/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by David was helpful/No, review by David was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
So far these great tires. They are fast on gravel and on any hard surface. Love my tubeless tires.
Review by AnonymousSticky by AnonymousTyres are great on gravel and trail, wet or dry. Easy mounting always a great feature
Reviewed 10/28/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Tyres are great on gravel and trail, wet or dry. Easy mounting always a great feature
Review by BusterbirdBought for gravel but have been using on pavement - LOVEby BusterbirdCycling EnthusiastMNThese were recommended to me by someone I trust, and they have turned out to be great. They are my first tubeless tire, and have performed well. Unfortunately, I have yet to ride them on gravel! I've been using them (38mm) with my 1x cross bike on pavement, and they roll fast and comfortably. Hope to finally get in some gravel next week. Such an improvement over the stock cross tire, and quiet and cushy.
Reviewed 5/10/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Busterbird was helpful/No, review by Busterbird was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
These were recommended to me by someone I trust, and they have turned out to be great. They are my first tubeless tire, and have performed well. Unfortunately, I have yet to ride them on gravel! I've been using them (38mm) with my 1x cross bike on pavement, and they roll fast and comfortably. Hope to finally get in some gravel next week. Such an improvement over the stock cross tire, and quiet and cushy.
Review by LarryRolls smooth on pavement and good on gravelby LarryIowa1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.This tire was the easiest of any tubless tire i have tried.rolls great fast also good on iowa gravel. I would definitely recommend these
Reviewed 9/13/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Larry was helpful/No, review by Larry was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This tire was the easiest of any tubless tire i have tried.rolls great fast also good on iowa gravel. I would definitely recommend these
Review by AnonymousTires are great for gravel roadby Anonymous3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Use these tires on my gravel bike and they roll well on hardtop and grip well in dirt
Reviewed 12/8/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Use these tires on my gravel bike and they roll well on hardtop and grip well in dirt
Review by SusanThese are great tires. by SusanCycling EnthusiastNew Mexico0 of 3 customers found this review helpful.The tires respond well in sand and gravel.
Reviewed 5/16/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Susan was helpful/No, review by Susan was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The tires respond well in sand and gravel.
Review by AnonymousGo to Gravel Tire- 100mile and 100K midwest gravel by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastMidwest 7 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Love the 40m Ramblers. The first set was bought about 2 weeks before the first DUSTBOWL gravel event in Indiana in 2021, about 70 of 100 miles of "driveway" gravel, this isn't Flint Hills sharp stuff, but it's got some volume... Tires were PERFECT! Ran them between 36-40 psi.
I rode those tires the rest of the season. When cold and wet conditions threatened the Rough Road 100k I decided to run them for that event too. Probably didn't need the tread for the mostly road event, but when the rain hit on a 9 mile dirt trail section, I was much more confident with more grip, rode them through last spring. Overall I put about 2000-2200 miles on them, rotating them once, ZERO flats, ZERO issues... perfect. The tread is pretty worn now, keeping them as backups. New pair is coming.
Reviewed 3/15/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Love the 40m Ramblers. The first set was bought about 2 weeks before the first DUSTBOWL gravel event in Indiana in 2021, about 70 of 100 miles of "driveway" gravel, this isn't Flint Hills sharp stuff, but it's got some volume... Tires were PERFECT! Ran them between 36-40 psi.
I rode those tires the rest of the season. When cold and wet conditions threatened the Rough Road 100k I decided to run them for that event too. Probably didn't need the tread for the mostly road event, but when the rain hit on a 9 mile dirt trail section, I was much more confident with more grip, rode them through last spring. Overall I put about 2000-2200 miles on them, rotating them once, ZERO flats, ZERO issues... perfect. The tread is pretty worn now, keeping them as backups. New pair is coming.
Review by Justin LoftonThis is a great all-around gravel tire.by Justin LoftonCycling EnthusiastAda, OK3 of 5 customers found this review helpful.I use these tires on my gravel bike for all terrains. This tire works decently well on anything but may not be aggressive enough if you plan on riding in extremely rough or muddy conditions. It can handle some mud in a pinch, however, and I've set PRs on segments with muddy patches.
They corner well on dusty gravel roads and don't slow me down much on pavement or asphalt when compared to smoother tires.
I like the option for tan sidewalls, and the aesthetics of the tire are great.
The value is completely adequate and comparable to other tires on the market. I can't speak to how long they last, although they appear sturdy, and I expect to get at least 3-4 years out of these tires.
Reviewed 10/31/2023Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Justin Lofton was helpful/No, review by Justin Lofton was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use these tires on my gravel bike for all terrains. This tire works decently well on anything but may not be aggressive enough if you plan on riding in extremely rough or muddy conditions. It can handle some mud in a pinch, however, and I've set PRs on segments with muddy patches.
They corner well on dusty gravel roads and don't slow me down much on pavement or asphalt when compared to smoother tires.
I like the option for tan sidewalls, and the aesthetics of the tire are great.
The value is completely adequate and comparable to other tires on the market. I can't speak to how long they last, although they appear sturdy, and I expect to get at least 3-4 years out of these tires.