Challenge Strada Tires?

[jbennett]

Wondering if anyone has any experiences using these for touring? 

[Venchka]

 I can't comment on the Strada.
However, the Challenge Gravel Grinder 38 x 700 tire has earned high praise from folks who ride mixed surfaces. They really well with relatively low pressure which makes for a nice smooth ride. Worth considering if they fit your frame.

http://ridinggravel.com/gravel-news/challenge-tires-gravel-grinder-38mm-tires/

http://www.gravelbike.com/?p=3245

I installed the similar Clement X'PLOR MSO 40 x 700 on my touring bike. No touring yet, but the tires are quite nice. Smooth on gravel roads (30 lbs. front/35 lbs. rear - 145 lb rider), very quiet on pavement. The MSO also comes in 32 x 700.

http://velophoria.blogspot.com/2013/07/clement-xplor-mso-review.html

http://www.gravelbike.com/?p=839

Wayne