Having been let down by one of my favourite Gravelkings and not having the usual access to my mates compressor I decided on Plan B . Knowing what a struggle I normally have setting up the GKs on a Hope Fortus 26 rim I decided to try Maxxis as I usually have better luck with them .
I actually read the instructions on the card ! Fit by hand only and inflate the same . Turns out that’s what works !Minimal prep fitted easy , pumped up with a track pump , satisfying pop as it seated 👍no wrestling , no swearing , no having a strop , surprised doesn’t even come close !
Fully expected to find it needing pumping up the next morning, a pound difference , 2 days and 30 miles later everything is still tickety boo , long may it last and surely all tyre fitting should be like that ?
Whether it’s down to the new compound who knows ?
