Best Gravel Tire Pressure? Real-World Test Results Inside

Does gravel tire pressure really make a difference? I tested it to find out. Using the Zipp tire pressure calculator as a starting point, I ran a series of real-world tests on my usual gravel loop—comparing comfort, control, and average speed across different pressures. 📊 Speed data 🪶 Comfort trade-offs 🔧 Real course, real conditions If you’re wondering how much pressure actually matters for your gravel setup, this one’s for you. #gravelbike #cyclingtest #biketech #tires #cyclinglife #gravelgrinder #gravelcycling #cyclingtips 👉 Want to try the gear or tools I used? Links below (affiliate—thanks for supporting the channel!) Full bike specs: 3T Exploro Pro Shift levers - SRAM Rival AXS (https://amzn.to/47s00OS) Brake calipers - SRAM Rival AXS (https://amzn.to/47s00OS) Crankset - SRAM Force 165mm - 48/35 (https://amzn.to/4aOimMY) Front derailleur - SRAM Force AXS (https://amzn.to/48lgFFm) Rear derailleur - SRAM Force AXS (https://amzn.to/48khRJ1) Rear cassette - SRAM Rival AXS - 10-36 (https://amzn.to/3UyFysY) Saddle - Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio (https://amzn.to/48kgY39) Wheelset - Zipp 303S (https://amzn.to/3ODKp8A) Tires - Schwalbe G-One RS - 700x40c (https://amzn.to/3TNCTLy) Handlebars - 3T Aeronova 38cm Stem - Zipp Service Course SL 100mm -17 (https://amzn.to/3vw4Du0) Bar tape - Fizik Terra Video: Editing: Macbook Pro M3 Pro (https://amzn.to/4aNhkAK) Camera: Canon M6 Mark II (https://amzn.to/48F4iDI) Lense: Sigma 16mm (https://amzn.to/41KDsIb) Storage: G-Drive (https://amzn.to/3RQXT1g) On the Bike: Hammerhead Karoo 2 Polar OH1 optical HR monitor (https://amzn.to/3NTqUs2) Kask Protone helmet (https://amzn.to/3RFuwPq) Muc Off C3 dry chain lube (https://amzn.to/3TTaeor) Look Keo Blade Carbon pedals (https://amzn.to/47oOvHZ) Tailfin Top Tube Bag Shoes - Fizik Powerstrap Gravel (https://amzn.to/3vrylk3) #cycling #gravelbike #tirepressures Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Tire pressure discussion 01:09 The test 02:26 Variables 02:56 The route 03:28 Controlling variables 04:31 Zipp calculator 06:35 Medium pressure 07:33 Low pressure 08:45 High pressure 09:55 Results 12:24 Final thoughts