Hard on the rear and mixed on the front, perfect combo

Watched your video, bought the tire, and I am more than happy!!! THANKS!!!! Have it in 45-622, and I think, it really rolls as easy on a paved road like my wheelset with the Terreno Zero in 32-622…. Unbelievable, but true!!! And on gravel, just delicious!

Excellent review… I have a set of Pirelli’s on my 21 Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 1 and have experienced the same “Puncture” issues on the rear wheel. First time riding on these I caught a Nail that went through the center of the rear wheel and out the side wall (can’t hold that against the tire). Needless to say but I had to replace that tire. Within two months on the second tire, I punctured the rear wheel again and the Stans sealant would not stop the leak, after plugging the tire I still had issues with a slow leak. I now run the “H” only on the front with no issues, and have put an “M” on for the rear tire. This seems to have fix my issues!!! Thanks for the video and confirming my suspicions with the puncture prone “H” tire. Good for me to mention that I am a large rider tipping the scales at 255lbs…

I ran these last summer for probably 2000 km of mixed terrain riding. I had zero issues with punctures, I do run tubeless. They are crazy fast as you say and the traction is pretty ok, better then the thin tread would indicate but not off road kings.

6:35 -> 7:15 is a great summary! Thanks.

Great review! I have been riding these on my gravel bike since May (700x35c), and I have the same experience. Very fast and nice tires that roll amazingly good on mixed surfaces - until I punctured. I also also have experienced MUCH more punctures than I normally do with other tires, and as you I experienced punctures that didn't seal well. I believe that it is something in the rubber/tread combo that makes it difficult for the sealant (Much-Off) to stick and seal, but also in my experience the hole keeps growing (getting bigger). I also found it very difficult to repair the tires when home from my ride (I now have 2 tires that is useless as tubeless, but works with inner-tubes after repair). This should be worth some further investigations ...

I got them because of this video. Your comments are spot on.They are really really good on the gravel I ride. Their road bike tires are really good too.

Just put these (50mm) on my HT MTB to turn it into a gravel/adventure bike and holy cow! They are fast. Price was a little steep but I’m not disappointed! 🤙🏼

I have the 700x40 M version. Nice gnarly tread for the loose stuff, and the alignment of the tread creates the equivalent of a smooth center strip which does roll fast on pavement. Highly recommend.

Very helpful, especially when you compare it to other obvious tyre choices in the category - it helped me to make a more informed decision

I use these as a commuter tyre to work in the city. Mixed terrain. These tyres almost match my avg speed as my road tyres. Insane.

Since my bike came with the Schwalbe All in One and i was pretty happy with them i picked the H over the M. Thanks for the video it helped me alot! :D

I watched this review and liked the "hilariously fast" description. I don't have the Gravel H, but I just got Rene Herse Snoqualmie pass in the the extralite casing and kept thinking of this video when I was riding as the Snoqualmie Pass is absolutely "hilariously fast", incredible.

Thank you very much for this review mate, I really wanted to know how they compered with the other ones 👍 Greetings from Milan (Pirelli’s hometown 😁) 👋 🇮🇹

Have been running the 50s of these tubeless on my gravel bike for a few months, mainly been commuting in that time with a bit of single track testing - am doing the King Alfred Way in the UK soon, so will definitely take some inner tubes as a fail safe after reading some of the comments re punctures. Fully agree re the rolling speed, these are really wild! Had Schwalbe 40s before and there's no comparison... handling wise the occasional fish tail on the loose stuff just adds to the fun I reckon!

Thank You for the review, I just ordered myself a set of ones but before watching your video. Very appreciate it. I need it to be fast, as it is also for commuting, means a lot of tarmac...

Just fitted these to my bike today. Incredible tyres.

Spot on. I changed Panaracer GK SK to these on 650b wheels. And it was night and day difference. Panarecer was hard as hell even on 1.5 bar and beat the hell out of me. These Pirelli ride smooth and supple, you can feel how they work. And yes, it's fun how they are rolling away on the descents when you ride with other people, we even tested against semi-slick tubulars. After 30 km/h their width (aero drag) is starting to feel, but for a gravel tire it's nothing new. They are also extremely easy to get on rims and inflate with a normal pump. And there is no nasty smell too. Never punctured anything but a road bike tire so can't comment about this aspect.

Bought these hoping for best. Ride great and are super fast on and off the road. Yet, I had same problem.....kept puncturing them between the tread. Both my front and rear tire looked like yours when removed (with the Dynaplug remnants) as sealant wasn't enough to plug holes. It's always easy enough to remedy and get going again but annoying (I'm tired of repurchasing plug replacements and CO2 cartridges). Now they've also started generally losing air. No idea whether the plugs aren't holding but they lose air and have to be topped up after about an hour into a ride. They are now on their way out and will be replaced with a different brand. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this tire if durability is a necessity. If you want speed though and are willing to tolerate the hole here and there, they are a good option.

Cheers for the great review mate. The mixed terrain is wetting my appetite 🤔 Like you, I love the size options. Potentially run a 35 in the rear and easily 40 up front.

Such honest reviews you do 👌. Top notch. Wish that you could do one review for the specialized pathfinder.

Outstanding review as always.

Actually I already made my choice between those two upon the lecture of your written rewiews but nonetheless still great and very useful footage. Thanks. Now I only need to wait for my M's to arrive 😀

Tread pattern matters when there's mud or sand. Fot rocks, pebbles, etc. Your grip comes from tire width and running low pressures.

Nice work as always!

Thanks so much for the review mate! I think I might go for some g ones for the timebeing- have had such a rough run with punctures and issues sealing with the gravelkings so am looking for something speedy and grippy with a bit less fuss and risk. Who knows in another couple of years when I forget how much tubeless issues suck I might get on these speedy boys

Just put a set of these in 700x40 on my State BlackLabel 6061 Allroad, and they are THE fastest gravel tires I have ever ridden on.

I see that they are even slighly less rolling resistance than Pathfinder Pro which rolls very good on tarmac!

Nice review. Those tyres look interesting. I have two sets of wheels for my main bike, an Enigma Escape. Both are Panaracer's on Hunt wheels. For mostly gravel rides I have 38mm Gravelking SKs and for mostly tarmac I have 38 Gravelking (slicks). I have found both to be great to ride, relatively cheap and also long-lasting. The SKs have probably 2-3000ks on them and barely look worn. I'm keen to try their SS's next to see how they match up as they seem like the Goldlocks of tyres for the type of dry, mixed terrain that I have where I live (far north coast, northern NSW). Maybe these Pirelli's would be ideal too.

Hi, I thought your reviews of the Pirelli Cinturato Gravel tyres were awesome and super accurate. 👍🏻 You haven’t by any chance got your hands on the new Cinturato. Gravel RC tyres as I’d love an honest review? Btw I have been running the M’s since watching your review a year or so ago 7000 gravel kms later and I still love them. Incredible tyre. Thx for the honest and down to earth, thorough reviews. 👍🏻

Great vid! Would you consider reviewing Rene herse Hurricane Ridge’s?

Thanks for the review, I was considering G-Ones but I think I'll go with these now.

Great video great review very informative and fruit does not belong on pizza keep the reviews coming bro .

Great review! I mostly ride pavement/roads with some light gravel. Would you recommend putting an M on front and H rear?

Hello mate! If these tires seem fast to you, what do you think of the Vittoria Terreno Dry? Have you tried them? I use them in 38c and I am surprised with the speed they have and the grip on dry terrain. They also fly on asphalt. Now I'm looking for 45c tires to have more comfort on long routes without losing the rolling capacity of the Vittoria and I found this review very good!

Dude great review. Also am I the only person who noticed a change in Panaracer's tire quality?

Oh yes had a pair of these fast and furious ,,,,,till they punctured and didn't seal that well (Stans) it didn't take long for the low tread to become no tread but they were fun, these days I've got specialized Pathfinder pro which are very good indeed

RE the grip - the clue is in the name “Hard Terrain” … it’s not designed for mud, grass etc but those who will be mostly on tarmac

These tires are beguiling. The tread looks really fast. The ride and feedback is surprisingly stiff, slow and a bit bouncy. The side walls are very very stiff(much stiffer than my 50mm Soma Cazaderos or 48mm Rene Herse Switchback Hill, extra light sidewalls). Both offer a much more supple ride with feedback that is much more High Def than the Pirellis. FYI-Bicyclerolling resistance informs that the rolling resistance is similar to a Rene Herse with endurance casing-that feels right to me)

Been riding this tire for over a year now. TONS of gravel and asphalt. It's a great tire. The only flaw is that it does not come in a 38mm. (I've been running the 35mm, and my frame won't fit the 40mm...)

Thanks mate, exactly what I was looking for as I frequently bike to work so the rolling speed was important; I'll trade a little safety on the offroad. Just ordered a set of 700x45 to replace 700x45 Riddlers which I have murdered the tread on in something like 500-700km (ride two bikes so I have no idea how much I've done on that one specifically, but it'd be around there).

Excellent review Nice and clear

Based on your review just ordered myself a set of 650 x 45 to put on a cheap set of 3T alloy rims I just bought

tubeless run a responsive, supple and fast tyre - a bit too heavy in weight. But after 2k km the rear tyre is 90% worn, front is at 40% war rate. Zero punctures so far. All in all good but by far too high wearing factor for that pricetag. Will replace them with Tufo Thunderos, am curious if I can conform their good reviews.

Great informative review. Thanks.

I used Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M Tire - Tubeless Classic, 700x40c.. so I think little bit noise tires for asphalt .

I’ve had the same on my hard terrain with a couple of punctures that would not seal at all. I’m going to try the M next though as I really like the tyres.

Great Video👍🏼 Are the gravel H even faster than the Pathfinder pro 42mm ?

Im currently in the market to change my Cinturato M. but it is hard for me to find another tyre that can match the Cinturato M. I have ridden it through 354kms of British country side (King Alfreds way), 900kms of Spanish country side (Camino De Santiago) and few hundred kms of knarly single tracks of south Wales. not a single puncture but I did have a slow leek that was mostly my fault. The only time it failed is again mainly my fault because I rode my gravel bike like a full suspension mountain down hill. I hit a rock going downhill (25mph) that pinched the side wall and that probably the one that destroyed the tyre but I still manage to ride 16km on flat. aside from that its a very very tough tyre it has a very good grip on mostly any type of terrain but its not very confident inspiring when its loose gravel or dirt but its just probably that I dont trust any tyres on such surface. it rolls very good and is pretty much the same on the road. my only issue with this tyre is that it can be very tricky to seat the bead on the rim when setting it up and theres is always some kind of very very small leakage that is very hard to find. but once its in the puncture protection os this tyre is superb I highly recommend this tyre to everyone.

I have used them now for good 8 months and I have to say their weakness is puncture protection for sure. Too many and sealant everywhere

Another good comparative video view. ***Question; " What is the name of your "bike holder" (support) fixed on your back wall (black and steel)? It can be rotated mobile or it is fixed at 90 degrees? Thank you if you can answer!

I'm running schwalbe blackjacks. Never noticed slow or fast. You don't fall off either. 12 quid. Obviously question, Where's the fire?

Great review! Have you ridden Specialized Pathfinder tyres? Not sure which tyre to buy, Pathfinder or Cinturato H...

Your videos helped me decide between these and Maxxis ramblers in 45 for unbound north route! What would you choose between the two for the race?

Have you yet tried the Specialized Pathfinder Pros in comparison?

🤜🏼Excellent job 🤛🏻

How about doing a review on the best combo of front/rear tires? I have Schwalbe front and rear specific tires on my mountain bike and want to do the same on my gravel bike. I'll also be installing a larger tire on the front due to clearance.

Loved your video, thank you 😊

I know this is an older video. Which tire for a 50/50 road/gravel recommendation. Has your preference now change due to evolution in tire/ manufacturer.

They are fast but the side walls are weak. I have had a number of small cuts to the side walls that required a plug to be used

How would you compare this to the g one all around? Debating between the two tires for a wide 650B set up for mixed terrain riding.

@ride Adelaide - I was thinking of putting the Cinturato Gravel H 650Bx45C TLR on my Nukeproof Digger gravel bike Instead of the WTB Sendero 650x47C Road Plus ones that are on there now. Would you say that’s a decent move to gain more speed/faster rolling. I appreciate I’ve be sacrificing grip.

Great video, I think you should still get your hands on some Vittoria Terreno Dry's!

how about hutchinson touareg? I have the hutchinsons, and afraid that pirelli will be a little bit bad

Just got a flat on my car tire, took it straight in to kmart at glynde. Replaced and fitted for $99! Why are cycle tires so expensive!🤔

How fast is gravel H compare to gravel M in tarmac? Is it night and day?

I got these tires in part because of this great review. What tire pressure did you use?

Hello. Great video! Are they high-speed on asphalt? I mostly drive on the asphalt. And how do they ride on the sand?

I'm running the WTB Riddler 37 and I'm wondering how that tire would compare to ones you have tested and highlighted. Thanks and be safe!

they're fast , yes, but not very durable. I had a friend on 700x38's and they kept getting torn, punctured and ripped up. Its not worth the speed if you are pulling over all the time to put in a dart, add sealant, or put in a tube because they won't stop failing. I'd avoid them.

Thanks for the review, also a local, just wondering how they compare for grip and speed against the IRC Broken plus 650b?

Do you have a more long term perspective? I live in Arizona and the rocks are sharp. Any more feedback on durability and flat protection?

Great video, thank you! did you run the tire tubeless? useable with a tube?

I didn't understand what you said. Are Donnelly Strada USH faster than those Pirelly?

Good day, sir! If I were to ride more on pavement like 80% of the time and 20% light gravel/trails, which should I choose if based on puncture resistance and speed? Pirelli Cinturato H or M? I have a 27.5/650b wheelset by the way. Thank you!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

do a review on the WTB senderos, i have them and i think you'll like it.

Great overview James. Have you ridden the maxxis rambler yet?

How about pairing that with the M in front?

Cinturato Graval H or TUFO Thundero?

Pronunciation is spot on. Do you have Italian heritage?👌

It came stock on my bike. Bad experience with punctures everytime I went to a trail What tire are you currently using? I just need one pair that's fairly fast on bad roads and lasts long.

Have you reviewed the Michelin Power Gravel? It is supposed to be extremely long wearing and puncture resistant. Wonder how it compares in terms of grip and speed

How is it on the road, say if I am riding from my house on road to the trail? Do you think you can review the G-One Bite in a 700x45mm variant plz.

Are these tyres comfortable? Which one is more comfortable: maxxis ramble or pirelli Hard terrain? Tks

Same puncture issues with the gravelking sk which seem to be very thin between the treads

Why not lower your tire pressure? Can’t imagine these doing worse on travel than any other tire as long as they’re setup right.

The puncture I got was dramatic and sprayed all over the place. Difficult to seal. You talk about the 2 in 1 sealant. Is that the slime you’re talking about?

Hi, My English is bad. In short, would you recommend these tires, I will use them on 90% asphalt roads. Looks very good for asphalt.

How do these do on wet pavement/asphalt? I hear they slip a lot.

Yeah - got a puncture exactly where you referenced.

What size tyre did you test?

I currently have wtb ventures 650x47 on my kona rove LTD, do you think these will be faster on road and rail trails (fine gravel)

I'm confident the G-One Speed (not Allround) will outrun it on and off road.

How many km's would you say a set of "normal" wearing gravel tyres would last? The schwalbe g-one allround on my bike has nearly no thread left on the rear after 2000kms

This tire is good on the rear, would be better w/ bigger side knobs!!

Nice review...These tires sucks! Punctures and more punctures... For me, back to Panaracer Gravel SK and SS, super reliable tires

They Awesome Tires

Would you take these over the schwalbe g-one and maxxis rambler?

I got these and they are fast, but my new Tufo tyres are even better

Do these tend to fling lots of rocks?