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Review of American Classic’s $35 Gravel Tires
In our latest video review, Neil weighs, mounts, and rides the new 700 x 50mm American Classic Wentworth and Krumbein tires to answer the big question: are these $35 gravel tires any good?
Three years after shutting their doors, American classic is back. Under new ownership, the brand recently unveiled eight new tires, most of which are made specifically for gravel and sell for $30-35. That certainly perked our ears and we had to find out whether such a low cost tire is performs well and is durable enough for big rides. In this video review, Neil sets up, measures, and rides the 700 x 50mm Wentworth and Krumbein tires to answer those very questions…
Have any of you had any experience with American Classic tires yet? If so, let us know your impressions in the conversation below. Also, read on for details from our press release about the two tires we reviewed, and click here to find our press release about the full line of American Classic tires.
American Classic Wentworth
The Wentworth features tightly-spaced, low-profile center knobs with more aggressive cornering tread for an efficient tire that works well across a variety of hardpack and gravel conditions without sacrificing traction through muddy and loamy sections. The Wentworth is suited for long days of aimless exploration and lining up on rainy race days where anything could be around the next corner. Bead-to-bead Stage 5S flat protection and a tubeless-ready 120 TPI casing help to keep the miles rolling by through harsh gravel conditions.
Wentworth FEATURES
- Fast and efficient tire from hardpacked dirt to singletrack
- 700Cx40mm, 700Cx50mm, 650Bx47
- Tubeless Ready
- Stage 5S Flat Protection
- Rubberforce G gravel tire compound
- Tightly spaced, low-profile center tread
- Black or tan sidewall
The Wentworth is available direct-to-consumer only at Amazon Marketplace for $35.
American Classic Krumbein
The American Classic Krumbein is designed for gravel roads and any singletrack trail that may lie around the corner. Aggressive side lugs provide cornering grip across loose and muddy transitions, while chamfered center tread lugs help to minimize rolling resistance without sacrificing off-road traction. A Tubeless-Ready 120 TPI casing with our bead-to-bead Stage 5S flat protection provides a responsive riding tire that can fend off most punctures and tears.
Krumbein FEATURES
- Fast and efficient tire from loose gravel to singletrack
- 700Cx40mm, 700Cx50mm, 650Bx47mm
- Tubeless Ready
- Stage 5S Flat Protection
- Rubberforce G gravel tire compound
- Chamfered center tread minimizes rolling resistance
- Black or tan sidewall
The Krumbein is available direct-to-consumer only at Amazon Marketplace for $35.
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