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Review on AMERICAN CLASSIC Gravel Bike Tire: Premium Tubeless Ready Bicycle Tire for Optimal Performance on Loose Gravel and Various Terrains by Chris Wheeler

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Mixed feelings when cycling

Are they good value? Yes. Are they generally good? Like, like, something like. On my custom gravel bikes they were smaller than advertised, which in theory should increase them beyond the advertised size. So they were a little shocked, they turned out to be LESS by about 1.5mm. Not a big deal, but in the gravel category, tire contact patch is very important and plays an important role in many decisions about pressure, route, etc. e. So be careful. Also, the body is very stiff so I found that I reduced the pressure a lot to get a flex feel when riding on hard to medium gravel. If the problem is too low, the chances of the tire blowing up increase, so you end up being a little hampered. Away from home, nobody wants to make compromises on gravel roads. Those are my main complaints. But for the price am I right to complain or should I just buy nicer and more expensive tyres? Is that really the point, are they good or bad? Manage your price/expectations and I am sure you will be fine. A few positives are that they're quicker and easier to fit than any tire I've ever used with my simple home setup using a booster floor pump. I was really shocked how easy it was and they sealed perfectly. Also, this Goworth tread is exceptionally fast on tarmac, so it's probably a good BWR tire for those on a budget. In general, the tire does what it is supposed to do, although some elements need improvement. Overall I'd say they're worth the price, but if you're picky or prefer high-end tires you probably won't be impressed.

Pros
  • Delivery was very quick
Cons
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