Pirelli Cinturato Gravel Mixed Terrain tyre review - Grip for days!

[@kelsie0011]

Thank you sir. I purchased the 700x 40 gravel M tires and could not be happier. They are faster by far on paved surface and handle great on all other terrains. I found your advice to be true and very accurate.

[@Zjuuls99]

I like to cycle very varied routes; combinations of fast asphalt to challenging MTB trails. I rode the Vittoria Terreno Dry for a long time: pleasant on the road and yet decent grip on rough terrain. But I often slipped on steep slopes on loose surfaces. I expected the Pirellis to be slower on asphalt, but they turned out to be even faster. And the grip on loose terrain is so much better with the Pirellis than with the Vittorias. The Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M is really a perfect all-rounder. Love them!

[@lillithbena1211]

this review influenced my purchase and i concur that these may be one of the top 3 tires i ever ran on a rig but more so, they get it done on mixed surfaces. the speed grip is no joke on pavement but they hook up equally on gravel, grass, dirt, and even shallow mud.

[@Hangingofgiants]

Video may be old but just went with these prior to a race which i was anticipating to be wet and over about 20% mtn bike trails. My 38mm pathfinder pros were nearing the end of their life and would have to change in the near future anyway. Loved them. Whilst i perceived them to be slightly slower i'm unsure thats now true after i set a new record on my commute to work. Bicycle Rolling resistance have now also tested the 38 pathfinders as SLIGHTLY slower than these 40mm Mixed tires. The perception is most likely just that, a noise induced and visual perception. So all up no drawbacks only more confidence when things get a little more gnarlier.

[@charliewhiskey8440]

That tread pattern reminds me of the WTB Nano. Bike tyre prices are fast approaching those of compact cars.

[@RonnRider]

I've had mine for a season and a half and the tread is still almost as new! They're incredible!!!!

[@carlossegura8785]

Thank you for the review. I have the 700x45 M on the front and the 700X40 H on the rear. I ride a Moots Routt RSL. I've had the tire set up about a year. Tread is holding up incredibly and they handle awesome!! Here in Florida we have a plethora of terrain (chip seal, limestone, sand, gravel, etc.) My set up is the best I've ridden. I dont' have a road bike, so when I do the weekly fast ride in town, I pump these babies up to 55 PSI and I'm able to ride with the roadies with no problem. I absolutely love these tires. My only problem is that I could bot fit a 45 on the rear due to the width constraints. I wish Perelli would make a 42 in both the M and H. The performance is worth the price.

[@akissparaskevopoulos]

Good to see that I’m not the only one who likes these tires. Just to add, they are build like a tank.

[@Rafael-vu2xn]

I had the H tyres stock in my bike and did around 1k km with them. They are nice but I found out that where and how I mostly like to ride the H just doesn't have the grip and durability so I bought the M's. Fast and loose descents and steep punchy gravel climbs is what I signed them in with some exploring on occasional single tracks. Looks promising, really eager getting to testing them!

[@marcelcycling8055]

I Just installed the 700x45. I rode them twice in summer dry, dusty loose conditions. The are excellent in these conditons. Glad to see that the work well in winter wet conditions too.

[@Adventure.Cyclist]

Are they true to width?

[@projekctx8646]

Following your both reviews of Cinturatos I decided for M and I must say they're brilliant! I compare them to Schwalbe G-One Bite and I feel no rolling resistance increase on tarmac but in terrain they simply shine! Thanks!

[@martijnfranke5506]

Thanks for the video. I bought a pair of these (700x45c) recently and I was also pleasently surprised by how good they are, especially compared to the 38mm Giant tyres my Revolt Advanced came with and the Schwalbe I had on my mountainbike. Compared to the Pirelli’s the Giant gravel tires are really rubbish. Being used to a mountainbike and initially the Giants, the speed on the road, even on fast descends and hairpins is amazing. I haven’t been able to compare them directory to my road bike though.

[@outbackwack368]

I remember going to full knobby on my dual sport motorcycle. Once I got used to the feel I could easily and confidently lean them over in turns to the edge of the tread. Just because they feel different doesn't mean the grip isn't there. Pirelli makes good rubber.

[@Βόρειο_Σέλας]

Very detailed and professional review from a fellow Aussie, well done mate. This tyre seems to be extremely popular nowdays and everyone is praising its performance. I guess my kind of riding is more exploratory/fitness and not interested in speed but certainly I am interested in rolling resistance and puncture performance. I run 650bx2" Schwalbe Marathon Mondials and they are a tank. I certainly want to try the 650bx45 Cinturato M and would hope will have better rolling than the Mondials.

[@thedownunderverse]

Excited for review of the “H” version

[@dperreno]

Thank you for this review! The gravel rides where I live (Oregon) are crazy, if you ask me. 14% grades, large, flinty RR bed sized stone trails, steep, sandy switchbacks, and then there is winter when it is misting or raining constantly. Yeah, I need more grip. A lot more grip.

[@MrFrescocotone]

Amazing review and amazing tires!!!

[@eheuvel6708]

Best online review of this tire, well done. Not the cheapest, but worth the money indeed. I’ve mounted the 700/45c which are even better in the mud.

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Thanks dude! I'd love to get my hands on the 700x45... Or the 650x50. I want ALL the grip 🤤

[@gaza4543]

The rene heres stelicooms might be a good comparison in the future nice review. well-done pirelli!

[@automaticraccon]

Once you commit to RH tires you can actually stop looking at other brands. They are the pinnacle of bicycle tires.

[@gaza4543]

@@automaticraccon completely agree

[@broadfjord7087]

Hurricane Ridges 700 x 42 are my jam! I wish they would’ve come out with a 44-46 mm version.

[@francoisrdt]

@broadfjord the lack of 44-45mm RH is the reason I’ll be ordering a Pirelli M tomorrow

[@broadfjord7087]

They do have the 700c x 48mm oracle ridge but, they’re too big for my frame.

[@888rogermoore]

I’m interested in these. I got a pair of Terra Trail after watching your review of the Speed version and I’m so impressed with those. Might try these ones next. Great video from you again. It’s hot in South of Uk 🇬🇧 right now around 90 f. Ride on be coool.

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Cheers Roger! Oh, and glad to hear the Terra Trails are good. I do recall asking Conti to send me a set after I used the Terra Speeds but I never heard back. Oh well, I moved onto the Gravel Ms instead!

[@rehview]

I’d love to see you review the Specialized Pathfinder tyre in comparison to these and the Terra Speed. Cheers!

[@Roger101Watson]

Going to try a set of these as they look similar to the Vittoria Terrano Mix tyres I've been using. Terrano is a good tyre just doesn't seem to last that long. I'll get a set on before we get into our typical muddy UK winter.

[@nocturnal_walker]

You should try Vittoria Terreno mix. I use 33mm for CX racing and everyday use and I bet that 38C must be perfect gravel tyre that doesn't cost too much. It definitely works well in mud and is very fast and stable on dry/hard surface. I also have to mention Schwalbe x-one bite (muddier version of x-one) , which is excellent in muddy race conditions and I also use it on rough trails. They always amaze me, how capable they are even just 33mm wide.

[@JustRideAdelaide]

I've certainly had my eye on them. I like the tread pattern but I'd like something a little wider. 2 of my ride buddies from the 2019 Mawson Trail trip were using Terreno Drys and they really liked them

[@sureshchinnappa2290]

Superb review. I am just getting into the gravel scene and the information you provided is very helpful. Thank you.

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Glad it was helpful mate! Ride safe!

[@targaW3007]

Great review, thanks. Looking forward to the “H” testing

[@cannon1156]

Another great review James .. well done

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Thank you kindly

[@boblim1549]

Thanks James - great review as usual. The 'H' CInturatos are on my wish list so hurry up with the 800k!

[@JustRideAdelaide]

I'll get cracking on those really soon!

[@kymcopyriot9776]

Great review - cheers from another Adelaide rider.

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Adelaide REPRESENT! You have the added bonus of know exactly where I go to test all this stuff

[@kymcopyriot9776]

@@JustRideAdelaide Yeah I sure do, in fact I recite it to myself as I watch your videos! I am relatively new to this, have ridden all my life but just starting now to take it more seriously thanks to a good friend (hardcore cyclist) who was kind enough to loan me three of his high end bikes to try out. Oh....and I'm riding the Mawson Trail in October! Hell yes! Keep up the good work with your KZbinry!

[@purrplepatch]

Great review as standard... Be great to hear what your thoughts are on the Maxxis Rambler tyres. Limited size options but with Maxxis's background in mtb it looks like it could be a quality gravel tyre.

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Oh yeah the Rambler is the last of, what I consider, the "Big 3" of long-time market leaders I haven't tested yet. The Ramblers, the Schwalbe G-One Allrounds, and the Panaracer GravelKing SKs were the really big hitters a couple of years ago before a ton of other options came out so I've wanted to give them a try for a while. Perhaps a little later in the year because I should have a new review build coming in that'll clear 700x50 which is what I've got my eye on for the Ramblers.

[@francoisrdt]

It's really baffling to me how little coverage the Ramblers get. Got an amazing season out of my first set, so much so that when I nerded hard into what would be my next set... I ended up on a second pair lol. That's speaking of how good they've been to me.

[@JustRideAdelaide]

@@francoisrdt I remember Jayson from Gravel Cyclists, maybe 3 years ago, was pushing the Ramblers as the best all-rounder that people should buy. They didn't really catch on here with people I see out riding gravel. Dunno why either. Tons of WTBs, Schwalbes and Panaracers but no Ramblers. Maybe I'll have to change that!

[@JejjeP]

Raddler?

[@antone9751]

I’m replacing a set of Ramblers (about three rides old) with a set of these Cinturato M’s. I ride fairly rough terrain and the Rumblers are just too weak. Three punctures from three outings and the casing is deforming and bubbling in one spot which is giving me a good excuse to just toss them. Also, They have been on my bike for a few months and are still weeping sealant through the sidewalls. Don’t rate the Rambler at all! Haven’t mounted these yet but out of the packet, the Pirellis seem so much more well made.

[@BikesBlades]

It's tough to review tires, but you did a great job! Thanks

[@stuartclarke1090]

love the reviews mate... I have a set of 700x45 H on my Focus Atlas and love them... about to receive some new wheels and will put a set of 700x45 M on those, can't wait to see the difference. Keep up the great reviews. Cheers

[@cesrn5201]

Any updates with the 700x45 M?

[@stuartclarke1090]

I feel there is hardly any difference in speed... my gravel bike is for exploring not racing and they are on my new lighter and stiffer wheels though. The grip is superior to the H especially in loose or wet stuff.

[@Paddyhudson]

"Winter". Your winter looks about the same as our Canadian summer! The tires look awesome though; if i only had the one gravel bike with 2 wheelsets, this would be the gravel tire, and pure road tire the other. I'm interested in how the Cinturato H fares.

[@JustRideAdelaide]

I'm certainly grateful we don't get Canadian Winters here!

[@saramoore6347]

Such a great review thank you ! I have just ordered a pair for my eGravel Bike. In the UK and our weather can be .... well you know!...... so wanted a tyre for the road, they gravel tracks and a fir bit of MTB territory too 🤣🤣 thanks again

[@paddlingfan1]

2,200 miles on 700c x 45mm and still going strong. Just ordered a replacement set. I think I can get 3,000 miles out of them. We will see.

[@rimtism123]

These could be the answer to my problem. I love the WTB Nano but they don't fit in my frame. These seem really similar and the 35mm would clear my cx frame.

[@larsgustav.gudbrandsen]

The tread looks like if WTB Nano and Continental RaceKing had a baby. I like it.

[@trick700]

Well presented review 😎. Thanks 👍

[@KeithHeinrich]

Lots of grip and keep the air in. I think this is the main requirements. Fast? I was able to tear a hole in the matrix and leave a vapour trail right across three suburbs once with a bike equipped with these tires. So I guess that means they are Ok on hard surfaces too. As for the mud clearing capability this also works well at dispersing cow manure far and wide, should you collide with a fresh patch. Its all win with these tires.

[@phoebetan7519]

Thanks for a great review! My tire buying decision just got even more complicated. :)

[@JustRideAdelaide]

No worries! I think it's only getting harder to choose gravel tyres because so many are flooding the market. 3 years ago it was much easier!

[@phoebetan7519]

@@JustRideAdelaide Yeah, back in the good old days, it's simply WTB or Gravelkings. :)

[@Tourist6342]

Is it a good Idea to use the set: cinturato gravel M (700x40c) - on front wheel and gravel H - for rear wheel? To drive quickly on the road and confidently on gravel.

[@bernovanderwal]

Great and complete review thanks! Would you prefer these for all year round than WTB Nano? You where kind of the same enthousiast about that tires 😁

[@warrenyoung173]

Having recently joined the ranks of "all road / gravel", I too have been dismayed with the price of tyres. I took a gamble with some Schwalbe Smart Sam 700 x 35c as my non-road riding is skewed to hardtail MtB. Very similar tread pattern to your review, but only AUD $35 each! I've used them to claw my way up wet clay / dirt (20+%). There's enough traction on almost any other surface to corner without worry and lift the rear when braking. They roll well on sealed surfaces, but obviously not like 28mm slicks. Functional, wallet friendly. Not TLR.

[@maxmichelson5649]

Hi James always great with your reviews a so good thank you .Ian put some treravail Sparwood tyres on my gravel wheels they have been terrific . Nice footage on the tarmac in Aderlaide hills just wondering was u heading back to go down Montague if so just love that road or maybe not . Keep up the great work James cheers max

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Hey Max! Thanks for the positive words as always! This tarmac footage was taken just below Mt Lofty Summit heading towards Greenhill Road. Just metres from the awesome trails that are in the video too!

[@maxmichelson5649]

Ride Adelaide thanks James love greenhills rd to .

[@davehoover8853]

I have just ordered this tire in 650 50b. Waiting for the snow and ice to melt a bit more so I can take my 2.1 studded snows off. Great grip, but tough rolling! I am thinking the 50mm makes a good rough gravel and single track tire, but I do have some tarmac and touring to consider. How do the perform when cornering on wet pavement and are the sidewalks strong enough to run a light backpacking set up at fairly low pressure? Thanks for a very good review - refreshing!

[@infostitch554]

Great review! Do you think a mix of a Cinturato M up front and Cinturato H out back (maybe even a slimmer size) would make sense at all? As a mtbiker Im always surprised to see that not many gravel bikers use different tires front and back. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

[@lesthedog]

I know, right? Nobody even talks about it! It's a no-brainer and MTB riders do it all the time. I'm thinking of that exact combo.

[@MrFrescocotone]

Itbmakes no sense whatsoever

[@davidlenneberg4303]

Great review always good to hear what’s happening with tyres as they do cost a lot in Australia. Any chance you’re going to review the Bossi hydro formed titanium bike by any chance 😉

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Trust me I've already told Bossi I want to review one of those! The one I shot was a size too small and I only got to ride it in casual clothes and with a backpack full of camera stuff which bummed me out. My mate Max who was in one of the shoots was very impressed with it. Confirmed it's a proper race bike.

[@pascaladl]

I'm on Maxxis Crossmark 2's 2.1x650b atm. Overkill for sure. Also very vague on the road.

[@JustRideAdelaide]

So much sending though!

[@living4adrenaline]

Just got a pair of these in 45s, only $47 each shipped from Spain. Much more expensive from US suppliers.

[@justinl8075]

Another top review! Do you know if any Adelaide shops stock these Pirellis or are they online only? Need something in the rear that wont spin out on the Winter track switchback kicker. Keep it up!

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Hey Justin! I know that Altitude Cycling and Fitness on Magill Road stocks them. That damn kicker! I'd still say I don't make it every time on these tyres, it kinda depends if I wander into a patch of slush, but for sure they make it easier. Some of the other tyres I've tested spin out much lower down.

[@justinl8075]

@@JustRideAdelaide cheers for that! Keep up the gravel tread quest!

[@garygumnut4803]

Hi, great content! Have you ridden these on typical Aussie pea gravel? I have a gravel race coming up with a few really big, fast descents. The who course is pea gravel roads, 3000m climbing over 125km. Would you reccomend these tyres for these sort of conditions, or is there another you have found shines on pea gravel? Thanks

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Yo Gary! I've ridden these on some segments of pea gravel. I would say they suck way less than basically every other gravel tyre on that type of surface! I'd always hesitate to say anything is "good" in those conditions because I think it's one of the most challenging for any tyre. Among gravel tyres, these are good though, and far better than most of the lighter treaded tyres out there. I'd recommend getting 45mm if you can fit them. THe other tyres I'd recommend are more MTB style like Vittoria Mezcals. I'm testing some 27.5"x2.1" and they're wicked fun! The sheer width of them makes them really good on slippery gravel.

[@pault477]

How about puncture resistance ?

[@kelsie0011]

I have advice as to why one of my arms developes a lot of tension on my flat bar I would welcome your advice. I have tried seat placement fore and aft and handle bar height too as well as moving bar towards me

[@MrMonahan28]

Hello , great video thanks, are these tires hookless compatible ??

[@MrSkroid101]

Would love to hear your thoughts on Rene Herse gravel tyres at some point :)

[@JustRideAdelaide]

My current thoughts are their Australian RRP makes me sad! I've tested a couple of sets of their road tyres so I 'd love to have a crack on the gravel tyres at some point.

[@MrSkroid101]

@@JustRideAdelaide ubderstandable! They don't play nice with hookless rims so I can't get any :(

[@tonyenglish292]

Thanks for the review. They look similar to the vitorria mezcal. Any chance of your thoughts ... Or even possible review of the mezcal??

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Hey Tony, unfortunately I don't have a bike that'll clear the Mezcals at the moment. The other fella in the review, my mate Shane, is running a Mezcal on the front. We were talking about it yesterday and his feedback was they're pretty ok, but have worn out surprisingly quickly. He's actually got his eyes on the Cinturato Gravel Ms in 650x50 when they become available later this year.

[@ian1988]

@@JustRideAdelaide funny you mentioned that about the Mezcals. I bought a 2nd hand set of wheels with Cinturato 650x45 on them that were 1 ride old. Didn't get a chance to ride them before swapping them out for Mezcal 650x2.1. All the guys at Curve swear by Mezcals and they reckon its the hardest wearing tyre out there. 20kms in on my maiden ride and I was going up 20% single tracks my WTB 700x42 Resolutes could only dream off. Was it the Graphene Tubeless ones he was rolling?

[@Try_to_ride]

Hello, James. Thank you so much for great videos! As you have a good experience with different sizes of Cinturato Gravel M tires, could you please tell me what is the real width of 700x45c as well as width of 700x40c when installed at your rims (by the way, what is the inner profile width of your rims)? Thank you in advance!

[@eheuvel6708]

The 45 are 44/45 mm in width. So the dimensions are pretty spot on.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Pirelli has gone off-road in truck tires too!

[@EditioCastigata]

The seatpost clamp's orientation sends mixed messages. ;-) 100 AUD are 60€ as of writing (😱) - they go for 40€ here-mid season nonetheless-if you shop around.

[@JustRideAdelaide]

ha! Are you a bolt-forwards type operator?

[@pierrex3226]

Are all gravel tyres hooked, or hookless, or there's no norm? I don't like the idea of hookless rims but I'll go with it if 100pc of gravel tyres are hookless, for example

[@JustRideAdelaide]

There's plenty of gravel tyres that aren't hookless rim compatible currently. They're getting more common over time but you don't have the world of choice. You also have to check the rim makers for lists of compatible tyres on a case-by-case basis.

[@quintonomous11]

Any chance you'll compare these to the Teravail Rutlands?

[@tissot0325]

I love pirelli tires but it’s difficult find bicycle tires in the United States

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Digging the hat 😀👍

[@twatts4436]

Its a shame that cyclo-cross is limited to 33mm for 'official' races. These look amazing for that purpose.

[@JustRideAdelaide]

CX rules are such killjoys 😂

[@ridekernow]

Really good review, thank you - I think I need to add these to the shopping list. I will be really interested to hear your upcoming review of the “H” version and in particular whether the road handling improves vs any reduction in off road capabilities. It’ll be winter soon enough here in the U.K.!

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Looking forward to getting cracking on the Gravel H! I'm particularly interested in its wear rate. Those light treaded gravel tyres tend to shred fairly quickly. If the H can show the resilience of the M then it could be a cracking good choice for people who chew through things like GravelKing SKs.

[@kevinpua9808]

I just installed 700 x 40

[@cesrn5201]

How are they on road and gravel?

[@andrewhamilton3486]

Hi James, is the grove your own bike or is it a looong term review bike.

[@JustRideAdelaide]

I ended up buying it because I liked it a lot 😂

[@andrewhamilton3486]

@@JustRideAdelaide a great recommendation then. I looked at them but ended up with a felt breed. Rocks with 650b. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@edwinfelix6938]

What pressures you used?

[@xiuzhanie5303]

H or M, which one is better?

[@rfrag78]

How they feel in wet asphalt ?

[@alexcavill1986]

What size would they measure on a 25mm or 21mm internal?..

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Should be slightly over 40mm. Mine measured about 42 on a 23mm internal rim.

[@AR_434]

@@JustRideAdelaide Perfect! Great review and thanks for that info. 700x40 M is going to be the winter tyre on my GT Grade!

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

But fragile? Aren't a lot of people and reviewers getting flats on these?

[@ashleyhouse9690]

Switched off at $99.95. I don't care how good they are, that's a piss-take!

[@caledfwlch]

What wheels are those

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Bossi RD1

[@SIvers-or2ke]

At the risk of sounding like a smartarse It’s Chin-Tour-Arto “C” in Italian is “Ch” Cinelli, for eg

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Oh boy did I get some feedback on that pronunciation 😂 If you watch my other Pirelli video you'll see I listened too

[@ths453]

What hat is that?

[@JustRideAdelaide]

That is a cap from a company that doesn't exist anymore. It was made by Spin Cycle Clothing with a pattern designed by street artist Creepy Mouse. I used to work for Spin Cycle Clothing so I have maybe 5 of those caps 😂

[@ths453]

@@JustRideAdelaide haha thanks for the info. I was trying to search the lettering on google with no luck so I went to your other videos to see if I can see more of the hat and I saw you wearing the white one with different lettering and I gave up at that point.

[@jcsuperstars1100]

It's pronounced "chin-turato" not "sin". Look up Italian basics.

[@bogusjimmy]

JC Superstars this guy... 🙄

[@JederSchuss]

This or tufo thundero

[@nigelflynn6228]

Hi there James.........would you rate this tyre as a good option for riding the Mawson Trail and the variable terrain that presents?

[@JustRideAdelaide]

Hey Nigel, yep they'd be great for the Mawson! I reckon 700x45 would be a banger setup. Although, if it's dry then the Cinturato Gravel H in the same size would also be excellent.

[@nigelflynn6228]

@@JustRideAdelaide awesome, thanks so much James

[@nigelflynn6228]

@@JustRideAdelaide Just returned from riding the Mawson on these tyres. Brilliant, love them to bits, thanks for the recommendation.