Lengthy Reside the King – the New Panaracer GravelKing Vary

To have a good time the enduring tyres tenth anniversary, Panaracer have launched a totally new vary of GravelKing merchandise. We take a dive into the entire vary seeing what’s new and improved.

What’s new?

The complete product vary has had a full redesign, and the brand new Panaracer GravelKing building takes under consideration the change to wider rims, which at the moment are commonplace throughout gravel wheels. The tyres additionally function a brand new ‘BeadLock’ know-how which is totally suitable with hooked and hookless rims – in addition to making set up with a observe pump potential for tubeless set ups.

A brand new tread compound is utilised known as ZSG Gravel which lowers the rolling resistance of the tyre while nonetheless offering constant grip in sizzling or chilly temperatures, it doesn’t matter what the floor, street or off-road.

The carcass of the tyres at the moment are produced utilizing a revolutionary construction known as Tufftex, a excessive thread depend casing which is powerful but supple. It ensures sturdiness is taken care of and will increase the puncture safety on supply. That is additional elevated with the Tufftex+ casing by the addition of a twin layer bead-to-bead safety layer, while the Tufftex R casing is probably the most supple and light-weight casing. This light-weight ensures a fantastically easy journey, wonderful grip and traction.

Tyre Sizing

Sizes on supply are totally up to date and replicate the development of the gravel using scene. Beginning at 700 x 30c the GravelKing vary will increase in 5mm increments all the way in which to 50c. The vary can also be obtainable in 650b, 26in and 29in tyres guaranteeing that there’s a tyre appropriate for everybody.

New GravelKing X1

A brand new tread sample is launched, which Panaracer declare to be the quickest GravelKing mannequin, with a extra aggressive and race-orientated method. With a centre tread design that’s finely tuned for superior rolling velocity, it’s far more environment friendly by way of rolling resistance when in comparison with the GravelKing SS and SK. The sample for the remainder of the tyre affords a superb combine to swimsuit all kinds of terrains. The GravelKing X1 is certain to be a well-liked choice.

Eco Pleasant

In addition to an entire replace to the tyres themselves, Panaracer have additionally taken time to take a look at the packaging, and the brand new Panaracer GravelKing’s now are available in an environmentally pleasant field constituted of recycled supplies, which additionally take up much less room throughout transport.

Full Vary Overview

GravelKing – a slick quick rolling tyre, for dry situations or tarmac. A great choice for street and ‘champagne’ gravel.

GravelKing SS – a Semi-Slick choice for dusty, dry situations or combined surfaces.

GravelKing SK – Small knobs throughout the central part positioned carefully subsequent to one another, greatest suited to dry situations.

GravelKing EXT – for extra Excessive situations, with a noticeably elevated knob top. Designed for situations that require higher grip similar to mud and unfastened surfaces.

GravelKing X1 – the brand new tread sample within the vary, that includes a extra aggressive design. Elevated spacing between the knobs improves mud-shedding capabilities while shoulder grip is improved because of bigger knobs.

Store the total Panaracer GravelKing vary right here – obtainable at Merlin Cycles