e*thirteen Grappler Flux Gravity Radial Long-Term Review

‪@ethirteencomponents‬ After more than two months and 500+ km of riding, it’s finally time for my long-term review of the e*thirteen Grappler Flux Gravity Radial tyres. These tyres have been put through proper abuse, from the brutal natural trails of Aboyne and Ballater in Scotland, to everything the Lake District can throw at them. Steep technical descents, rough rock gardens, fast corners, loose slate, wet roots, big mountain days, bridleways, eMTB punishment and long rides in tough conditions. The e*thirteen Grappler Flux Gravity Radial is e*thirteen’s gravity-focused radial MTB tyre, designed to offer more grip, comfort and control compared with a traditional casing. The radial construction allows the tyre to deform more naturally over rough terrain, helping increase the contact patch, reduce trail chatter and improve traction while still giving support when pushing hard through corners. In this long-term review I give my honest thoughts after hundreds of kilometres of real-world riding. Are radial MTB tyres genuinely better? Do they make a noticeable difference on rough, technical terrain? And are the e*thirteen Grappler Flux Gravity Radial tyres worth it? If you’re considering radial mountain bike tyres, eMTB tyres, enduro tyres or the e*thirteen Grappler, this review should give you a proper real-world perspective. 🛠️ Rockstop Bike Protection Running Rockstop on the bike Use code MTBTS10 Using Flymount for better camera angles Use code KARLW-10 🤝 Supported By • 4Play Cycles, expert mechanic advice keeping us on two wheels • Rockstop, keeping the bikes protected • Flymount, helping get better angles on the ride ☕ Support MTB Trail Shredders https://buymeacoffee.com/mtbtrailshre... 🖥️ Watch This Properly 4K, full screen, sound up. That’s where you actually feel the speed, the lines, the terrain, and how rough some of this really is 🎥 Filmed With DJI Osmo Action 5 DJI Mic Mini 📍 Route, Stats and Map https://strava.app.link/36NY3AfgRQb 🚵 What This Channel Is About This is just real MTB riding Most of it is big Lake District days mixed in with trail centres, hidden routes, natural descents, bridleways, and off piste sections you won’t find on a map Some rides go perfectly, some don’t. That’s kind of the point. You get the full ride, not just the highlights You’ll see the climbs, the long grinds, the fast descents, the sketchy lines, what works, what doesn’t, and the bits you figure out along the way A lot of the time it’s about linking together proper routes and finding the best way through an area rather than just riding one trail I’m always trying new things and different bits of tech, so expect plenty of interesting gear along the way When it comes to bikes and gear, I’ll show what I’m running, what I’m changing, and what actually makes a difference over time, not just first impressions There’s a mix of big mountain days, quicker local rides, testing ideas, and sometimes just seeing where a track goes No pretending everything’s perfect. Just riding, testing things, and getting out to better and better places each time If you’re into proper MTB rides, finding new routes, and pushing things a bit further each time, you’ll get it 💬 Get Involved Drop a comment if you’ve ridden this, got better lines, or know somewhere worth checking out 👍 Like if you enjoyed it 🔔 Subscribe for more rides, trails, gear, and whatever happens on the day #mtb #mountainbike #emtb #radialtyres #mtbtyres #mountainbiketech #biketech #ethirteen #grappler #enduro #trailriding #lakedistrict #mtbreview #bikecomponents #mtbgear