Gravelking SK

I had these Gravelking SK 2.1’s installed a couple of week ago, and finally found some time to take them into the woods. These things transformed the bike completely compared to the 42’s I had on there previously. Had a blast with these on the trails, cannonballing over roots, downed branches, etc. It finally feels like the agile monster truck I envisioned when planning this build!

For proper gravel rides I'll run the Gravelking SK in a 38, on something like Little Elbow - Big Elbow the Gravelking SK in a 43 is my go to, the SK's definitely roll pretty well on tarmac, but for our roads / pathways early season or jumping on some smooth trail the SS is awesome. I have a few sets of wheels so I'll have a road/gravel set up going and then a gravel/trail set up. I find the gravel king SK grips really well in 'trail' stuff compared to say the Pathfinder Pro, I just didn't like the full slick middle if it was anything other than tarmac and I felt the side knobs 'soft' on tarmac or hardpack trail.

I'd avoid Riddlers, they wear down very fast (literally in less than 1500km, mine were almost bald after less than 1200km). Get Raddler instead if you want that same profile, or Maxxis Rambler if you want something speedy and don't need all that much cornering traction (it's a racing tyre but the 45mm version will last almost 3000km easy). Another option is 43mm Panaracer Gravelking SK. It's quite fast and lasts a very long time, but has close to no cornering grip, only good as a rear tyre.

the gravelking sk is a decent tire. The range on the rear is a little low for my area. As long as your climbs aren’t too tough you should be ok. Has a threaded bb as well which is a plus. Also it seems to be coming from a bike shop so you know it will all be in good working order.