Traction for miles

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought

45cc

Height

5` 9"

Weight

160 lbs

Great tire with plenty of traction on the dirt, while still being able to peddle efficiently on the pavement. I've taking it on everything from long gravel roads, to single track and back to pavement.

Pierre Lemire

Hard to seat, but nice afterwards

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

These are fast-rolling and grippy (37mm version). I'm dreading the day that I get a flat that requires taking the tire off. On Velocity A23 rims, it took two people nearly an hour just to get the bead over the rim, and we needed to inflate 15psi over max before the tire would seat properly. Hoping they've stretched out some since I put them on!

ali4753541

I enjoyed my time on these

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Great tires for the money. I put these on a Fargo for a 500 mile gravel race in Texas. They were the 45c's. What I liked was that they were fast rolling, shed mud and water quickly, and the larger knobs really did the job of keeping me upright when things got squirrely. I felt like the sidewalls were slightly thin. I had to keep pressure at around 35 psi to stop the sidewalls from folding over. Minor complaint, but I did feel pretty beat up after the 500 miles. The tread held up well, and I sold them to a friend to use. He is still using them in fact.

Ry S.

All the traction

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Running the 45s on my Niner RLT 9 Steel - such an awesome combo. No end to adventure, because these tires will go ANYWHERE. From pavement to rough singletrack, these hook up nicely.

Chris Broullire

Great gravel tire

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I run this tire up front on my Niner RLT 9 on stan's ironcross rims. I tried it on the rear but it ended up rubbing my chainstays when my wheels flexed. This tire has been awesome at providing a softer front end compared to the 36mm tires I ran before. I ride fairly rough mountain gravel roads and they have held up perfectly. The tread pattern seems to provide good traction. I've only ridden it in mostly dry conditions so I can't say how they handle wet/muddy conditions.

scott hanson

Good for very rough gravel and light mtb

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Its not great at rolling the tarmac, but for rough roads with embedded sharp rocks, this tire will hold up and roll well. At 1.75 inches (45mm, true to size on a 17.5mm internal width rim) its very nearly a mtb tire. You can climb stuff like an mtb, out of the saddle. I trained for and rode The Wild Horse 75-mile gravel race with the Riddlers and they were a very good choice--the course is very rough and its competitive on for both proper mtbs, and those who chose a cross bike with large-ish volume tires. There were lots of embedded sharp rocks, deep sand, and hardened clay ruts/potholes that you hit at full speed. The Riddlers held up to the abuse with no flats or cuts, but I sure did try. There were many who got flats on narrower, lighter tires. I was able to fit the 45s front and rear into a Niner BSB9 frame: front has plenty of room but the back has exactly 2-inches of clearance width, so there was only .12 inches on either side. I have no complaints. They are perfect or their specific application. I'll give 5 stars, but I don't know their durability yet. I've only rode them about 200 miles.

willin

Bigger is better

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I just set up the 45mm Riddlers on a RLT and look forward to putting in some miles. I have been riding 40mm Ramblers for the past year, but find that a bit more volume could have helped on rough gravel roads or in sandy/loose sections.

Brett Cole

Will the 45mm fit on most wheels? What is the min rim inside width?

Jim DiMaiolo

Perfect CX Training or Gravel Tire!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I bought a set of Riddlers to use for CX training and they have been awesome. Reasonably light, lively feel, and the 37c has enough volume for the local mtb trails.

Matthew Kiel

Any chance this tire will fit on a Niner RLT 9 alloy w/Stans Grail wheels?

Jesse C.