For fans of routes involving as much smooth tarmac as forgotten chip-seal roads, the WTB Expanse tire keeps us rolling when we turn a new direction from that familiar intersection. The Expanse the new name for WTB’s Exposure tire, which we came to know and love for its all-road use. This new version has been shored-up and is made only in a 32mm, the sweet spot for speed versus comfort. The smoother center tread lessens rolling resistance for better speed, while the file tread outer helps with cornering and stability on mixed terrain. WTB’s tubeless casing uses a multilayered construction for a smooth ride that is durable even through rough conditions.
Price: $58.54 from Backcountry
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The Vulpine is a race-focused gravel tire that still works great as an everyday tire for mixed-surface rides and commutes. The tightly spaced center knobs encourage quick accelerations and low rolling resistance, while the outer edges use short blocks...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve run the Vulpine on everything from dusty gravel to hardpack pavement, and it’s one of the fastest-feeling tires I’ve used. The 120tpi casing gives it a super supple ride, and the puncture-resistant...
Vulpine is the latest race-focused addition to WTB’s line of beloved gravel tires. Tightly spaced center knobs form a nearly uninterrupted centerline to decrease rolling resistance while the rest of the tread is packed with short knobs to further promote...