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That is why we call them “Allroad” tires. Instead, Compass tires offer you the best performance on a variety of surfaces. We’ve resisted the temptation to add knobs for a more “rugged” appearance.

The same features that make our tires perform so well on pavement also make them great on gravel. On rough roads and gravel, it also means more speed, because your bike doesn’t bounce (which loses energy through suspension losses).

Large width: On smooth roads, more air just means more comfort.

(One advantage of the rally cars’ slick tires was that they were super-soft.) On gravel, the same still holds true, but it also gives you traction, because the tire conforms to the surface, and thus has more grip.

Supple casing: on the road, this gives you speed and comfort.

Even though slick tires aren’t allowed on rally cars any longer for a variety of reasons, the lesson may remain valid: On gravel, tread patterns make little difference.įor bicycles, what makes a good road tire also makes a good gravel tire: During the early 1980s, they found that, to their surprise, the slick tires they used on the paved roads were faster on gravel than tires with more tread (above). When you slide, it’s because gravel is sliding on gravel, not because your tires are sliding on the top layer of rocks. Without semi-firm ground to dig into, knobs can’t do anything. The truth is that on gravel, knobs don’t make any difference.

What about the “road” tread? Wouldn’t you want knobbies for riding fast on gravel? So why do gravel racers love our tires? Because they are supple and ultra-fast.

Everything about our tires is optimized for performance, both in a straight line and around corners, in dry and wet conditions. The rubber compound is optimized for grip on pavement, and the “chevron” tread pattern interlocks further with the road surface. Compass tires are road tires, perfected for use on paved roads. At Compass Cycles, we love riding on gravel roads, so it may come as a surprise that we don’t make “gravel” tires.