Are Wider Gravel Tyres Better?

Which is the best width of tyre for your gravel bike? 40mm? 45mm? 50mm?! We’re here to find out! We’ve got three pairs of Pirelli Cinturato M tyres set up on three pairs of Vision Trimax AGX Wheels, each with different tyre widths. Which one will be the fastest?! 00:00 Which tyre is fastest? 00:50 We know wider tyres are faster. Same speed for less effort 01:47 Factors Worth Considering 03:06 Run 1: Conor 40mm, Simon 45mm 04:35 Run 2: Conor 45mm, Simon 50mm 06:31 Run 3: Conor 50mm, Simon 40mm 09:41 Results! 13:54 Will gravel tyres keep getting wider? Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 GCN Uploader 👉 Visit the GCN Shop 👉 GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 What’s the optimal width tyre for you? 🛞 Would you rather ride use tyres bigger than 60mm or smaller than 40mm? Let us know in the comments down below! 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 How Much Slower Is A Gravel Bike? 👉 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​ 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 The Knob Factor - Dusty Decks Becoming Mr Bossa - Redeemin’ Bronkophobia - TAGE Classic, Dark, Fast 02 - Epidemic Sound Fuzzbombs - Carvings Let You Go (Instrumental Version) - Sebastian Forslund Metal Hit, Reverse, Build, Crescendo - Epidemic Sound PE Crescendo 8 - SFX Producer Play That Funk - Gerhard Feng Raise the Funk - OTE Short, Low Mid Bouncy, Dry - Epidemic Sound #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #gravel #graveltyres #gravelbike #graveltyre #tyrewidth #tyres 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: Topeak Tools: Canyon Bikes: CamelBak: Pirelli Tyres: Orbea Bikes: Vision Wheels: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: Wahoo Fitness: Park Tool: Selle Italia: Zwift: Silca: MET Helmets: Strava: ShadowStand: Precision Fuel & Hydration: AGU: Elitewheels: Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - @gcntech GCN Racing - @gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - @gtn GCN Italia - @gcnitalia GCN en Español - @gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - @gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - @gcnenfrancais GCN Training - @GCNTraining Global Mountain Bike Network - @gmbn GMBN Tech - @gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - @embn