Big fast tyres.

mattsccm

Every so often I take the Cotix X onto the road ( its my gravel bike really) and realise how nice the ride is with 38mm tyres at 80psi and discs. As another disc bike is due purely for the road I will have room for big tyres. Can anyone suggest anything 28 mm or ideally bigger that rolls well. Weight is worth considering but I am not over worried about puncture protection as I reckon that nothing big will be super light/fragile anyway.
Obviously something that takes fairly high pressures would be nice. Any suggestions?

danmitch

My favourites were always Vittoria Randonneur Hyper (now called Voyager Hyper) in 37mm on my Surly Cross Check - nothing really has come close since for that type of tyre. I couldn't quite fit their 32mm version on my current tourer / commuter under mudguards so have gone with Marathon Supremes in 32mm which come up slightly narrower.

tincaman

I have been running Gatorskins in 28mm for the first time this week on my Boardman CX and have been pleasantly surprised how comfy they are

blinddrew

Likewise I have 28mm gatorskins on my commuter, very happy with them.

Monty Dog

Schwalbe Marathon Speed - 30mm. Flexible sidewalls but sufficient tread to be faily impermeable to punctures. 80 psi is pretty high for a tyre this big.