MTB Tyres Were 2025's Hot Gravel Trend – But There's A Change Coming

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Thanks to our sponsor, Ribble, for supporting this video. To learn more about the Ribble Ultra-Grit, head to www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-ultra-grit/ Elite gravel racers are increasingly shunning dedicated gravel tyres in favour of wider rubber designed for mountain bikes. Influenced by riders such as Dylan Johnson, many gravel racers are claiming mountain bike tyres – specifically lightweight options designed for cross-country racing – are faster than gravel bike tyres. That’s despite the fact that they're heavier and potentially less aerodynamic. It’s been a key trend at many of this year’s most important gravel races, such as The Traka and Unbound, so let’s take a look at what has been driving this trend, what it means for everyday gravel riders, and whether XC mountain bike tyres really are the future of gravel. 00:00 Intro 00:36 Is Wider Always Faster? 03:40 So Why Aren't All Gravel Pros Using MTB Tyres? 05:04 Who's Right And What Does It Mean For The Rest Of Us? 06:51 What About New Ultra-Wide Gravel Tyres? 07:49 Bottom Line Listen to the BikeRadar Podcast → https://www.bikeradar.com/bikeradar-podcast/ Follow BikeRadar on our social media channels: → https://instagram.com/bikeradar → https://facebook.com/bikeradar → https://twitter.com/bikeradar BikeRadar is supported by Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus Magazine –For more information and to subscribe please visit → https://bit.ly/3nMr3Rn For more content like this see our latest subscription offer – → https://www.cyclingplus.com/subscribe-today/ → https://www.mbuk.com/subscribe-today/