Maxxis

I've used maxxis tires for all of my gravel events. The Reaver is the sweet spot of fast rolling on tarmac and enough tread in most gravel conditions for a fast paced ride. I've not had a single puncture* or flat while set up tubeless since the Reaver debuted last year. I rode 40mm tires for Indiana's 100 mile Dust Bowl loose and dusty route with 160 turns. No issues. This year, new bike with greater clearance has allowed larger tires so I'm going with the 45mm. I began to see wear on the back tire after about 1000 miles on 65% rough Illinois farm roads and 35% I'd call "driveway gravel" and crushed stone rail trails. They handled the limited mud & sand I've encountered just fine. But, don't have the experience of long stretches of each or sharp rocky terrain of Unbound. The weight is slightly heavier than some others, but value and durability is better than higher priced tires. I will be buying these again. Would like to see a slightly wider option too.

(*knock on wood)

I've always had really good luck with Maxxis tires, I've run both the Ramblers and Receptors for different events. The Ramblers were where I started, really good if a bit heavy and slower on the tarmac. I tried the Receptors for 85% of my summer training is on farm roads, I liked them but they wear too quickly. The Reaver hit the sweet spot! Felt lighter and faster on tarmac, but still plenty grippy on Midwest gravel. Did the Indiana Dust Bowl on these last year, over 160 turns on loose dusty gravel. Fantastic.

I use this on my Niner RLT Gravel Bike for commuting down bike paths, gravel roads, and a little bit of loose rock. I had Specialized Pathfinder Pro's on my bike, which were great tires. I was looking for something a little bit more aggressive and higher volume for the loose terrain I ride on without losing rolling speed. I switched from 700X38 Pathfinders to 700X45 Ramblers. The width wasn't quite 7mm more but the volume is noticebly more than my old tires. The bike rides smoother over broken pavement, loose gravel, and curbs. I don't notice any additional rolling resistance and the small knobs don't make much noise or slow the bike dow. So far, no flats or cuts. 5 stars so far. Great tire and with the sale price, free shipping, and rewards points I applied, they turned out to be a great buy thanks to BikeTiresDirect.

I run the Maxxis Rambler 700c in both 45mm and 50mm widths. They have been my go-to tire for recreational riding and racing. The moment you hit the gravel, the tire delivers much better grip and performance than its understated looks would suggest. The rounded tread pattern and sidewall really make a difference when cornering in lose gravel or on asphalt. The Rambler is absolutely convincing and confidence inspiring on the trail. It conquers muddy climbs and navigates slippery corners like no other tire, turning my bikes into a monster gravel bike. BTD tech staff was awesome in helping me chose these tires. Always very pleased with the Rambler and BTD