Easily mounted these on carbon rims for my Creo e-bike. They are quiet on pavement, pick up few stones on gravel and ride and roll very nicely. They provide good feedback and grip on gravel.
I grew up riding bikes on gravel roads on pretty sketchy tires back in the 60s and since then have ridden on a variety of tires including Conti top contact on a ride from the Black Hills to Denver via gravel mostly. These tires are the best that I have experienced.
I can't even remember how I found it. Presta worked, but it was always annoying to use. Pressing in hard, and hopefully the pump head would catch the thing. Sometimes it doesn't engage and the air doesn't go in. So it was complain-less for maybe 70% of the time? But, it was better than the only other option.
Then I found this. Just click in and pump. I was skeptical, but it was true! So much easier than presta.
The adapter is fully plastic. I also got a metal version from the official website, but the plastic one works fine.
The metal one went to my home floor pump, and the plastic one is for my bike pump.
I'm a Schwalbe fan - just admitting that bias up front - they mount & seal easier than any other tubeless I've used. Been running their tires for a few years on my gravel bike. I ran this in a 50 on the front and an Overland Schwalbe in the rear in a 45 (max for my bike and had a new one to use) for Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder this year in addition to several other chunky and technical training rides and I LOVE THEM. Notable excellent cornering control, fast rolling. Recommended to me by a pro rider; no regrets for taking the guidance and upgrading. Will absolutely consider purchasing again.
There is no better way to celebrate the end of summer. Removing the old dried out tubulars, scraping away (most) of the old glue, and breaking out the acid brushes to apply a fresh layer of smelly contact cement is the perfect way to usher in the grey skies and early nights. The Grifo is the go-to for all but the sloppiest days. A file tread could be faster on a dry day, but the added traction of the Grifo helps with confidence when you're trying to out corner that skinny faster-than-he-should-be masters rider.
Don't expect these to last for years. If you stay off the pavement the tread will stay sharp and grippy, but the tread may peel off the casing after a season of use. Still, love riding these.
