The impossible question, right? And when I read Riv's intro to their website tire offerings "we are not tire snobs" I almost feel guilty obsessing over such things. "Just ride", right? I want the "do it all" set of tires (aren't we all?). I have been quite happy with the Gravelking SS 650 x 48 tires for all road / gravel and mild trail conditions. On a single foray onto a truer singletrack they fell short in loose conditions and sandy corners. So after exhaustive research I am considering a Ultradynamica combo, Mars front / Rose' rear. Other contender is Soma Cazadero. Naturally RH Untanum are a consideration but lack of side knobs are a concern. I had Fleecer Ridge tires on my Jones 29 and did not think the noise cancellation thing lived up to the hype - they were rather noisy on pavement especially compared to the Gravelkings. Speaking of the Gravelking, check out these pics. I was on a ride recently and felt a "lump" in the rear tire on pavement. It disappeared when the ride turned to dirt but was there again when I returned to pavement. when I got home all I could discern was a slightly raised football shaped bulge and it was worn smooth. Upon removal I was stunned by the amount of structural damage and the fact that I did not flat. I wonder if something like this qualifies as a defect? I will add the pics in a comment momentarily...
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