Tubeless-ready.
I’d probably steer clear of this tyre for off-road use during the winter months, at least here in the UK where mud is a factor, and save for drier trails where you can get away with a slick tyre. It features the tried and true “slick center/knobby edges” tread design which many gravel riders look for.
... and WTB Byway 650b tubeless were quite slow (sold them on immediately), about on par with Gravelking 650b slicks. That tyre could feel pretty sketchy at high speeds on loose surfaces, the Byway does elevate just how fast and far you can push the bike into turns. The smaller 650b wheelsize has become very popular on adventure bikes and it’s easy to see why. Recognized that with my Continental Speed King on my "just for fun" Hardtail. The addition of the meatier shoulder tread pattern is intended to let you further explore any road that isn’t paved compared to the Horizon. We renamed the tire to creating a uniform naming structure where all tires are named according to tread pattern.Smooth centerline for efficiency with diamond shaped outer knobs for grip in the dirt.Dual Compound rubber means a fast rolling tire with great corning traction. These offerings will also be available in both black side wall and the traditional “Road Plus” skin wall colored side wall. With that rolling resistance it´s nowhere near the 5 fastest tires. I'm selling the WTBs on....and compound.
The tyre inflated with a regular track pump and air retention is very good with only occasional topping up needed. We introduced the review here about a month ago now and so it is now time for an update on how this new tread design is doing. Marin Posts: 3656 I just donated my old Roadbike to charity.
And for example, in the same test, the Panaracer Gravel King SK tested only 19.5 Watts. With that rolling resistance it´s nowhere near the 5 fastest tires. Weight: 535g The Horizon retails for $68 and has recently been joined by a sibling with the exact same construction (and pricing) called the Byway that just adds shoulder knobs for more riding off-road in loose conditions. WTB was founded in Mill Valley, California, fueled by the need to create durable and reliable bike parts. But for now, having the Byway in a 700c X 40 or 45mm gets us pretty excited and those who like black wall tires can also rejoice. The Allrounds feel *much* more robust though.The Conti Terra Speeds are def fast, I'm using the 40mm and have ridden them on several A+ group rides. Those low profile shoulder knobs do let you take your bike further into the wilderness than you could with the Horizons but get too ambitious and you’ll be quickly reminded you’re still basically riding a fat slick tyre. A legacy of innovation since 1982. Intermediate, diamond-shaped peaks provide steadfast traction under power, while consistent and more substantial side knobs extend down the side to protect it against ill-intentioned rocks or gashes while exploring new areas. If you want a fast tyre with huge comfort that can go almost anywhere, provided you keep away from anything slippery, the Byway a very capable and appealing tyre. Only if you really try and push on does the aero and weight penalty become noticeable but keep the speed modest and it feels fast. Does anyone know the rolling resistance (watts) difference between a gravel tires and high performance road tire? Of course, broken up pavement and rough tarmac will be the primary focus for application for this model. Riding along dry dirt is where the tyre really shines. Byway is for days of endless hardpack exploration and gravel grinding while also providing noticeable efficiency on any pavement linking it all together. ↳ Introduce Yourself / Gallery - Please use metric weights. David has been a tech editor on road.cc since July 2012. Both these sizes are also available in black side wall or tan side wall versions. Give me a tire with a wee bit of tread so I can get some traction (unlike a full-slick) but with a fast-rolling center section. The spread of offerings in this Byway model reflect that WTB believes the Byway will continue to be one of their better selling adventure tread patterns. I’ve hammered these tyres through the woods and over the rocky hills and as of yet not suffered a flat tyre, and there’s not a hint of damage to the tyre, either on the tread or sidewall. WTB Byway 650B X 47mm Tires: Checkpoint- by Guitar Ted.
Tread patterns remain the same here. I’m looking at the 700×44 Byways and thinking that it would be be the ideal tire for all pavement “Road” rides. Just a few short years ago I would have scoffed at the idea of using anything but a narrow full-slick Road tire for riding pavement. I urge you to experiment and invest in a decent pressure gauge.
It’s right at home on the road with the slick central channel providing low rolling resistance, allowing you to zip along country lanes with minimum speed penalty compared to a more conventional 700c road tyre setup. Unreal grip on really steep climbs (20%) due to the combination of the tread and the compound. This tire will be offered in WTB’s “Road TCS” tubeless casing and will be available in black side wall or skin wall versions. That you can read about in my opening post on this and two other WTB tires. This is the second Road Plus 650B tread pattern to be released in 700c sizes. He currently resides in the Cotswolds.off-road.cc Editorial and general enquiries: info@off-road.ccMountain bike, bikepacking and gravel bikes.
All are TCS tubeless compatible with WTB’s “Dual DNA” rubber compound. The Byway is easy to set up tubeless, allowing you to take advantage of the light weight and decreased rolling resistance that tubeless offers. Both tubeless. Measuring 47mm wide, they positively dwarf a 28mm tyre – previously considered a pretty wide … Also fantastic on the gravel of course. ... grip and rolling resistance … While gravel and adventure bikes started out with road-sized 700c wheels, many now use smaller diameter 650b rims which allow a much fatter tyre for greater grip and comfort but are roughly the same overall diameter.
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