After sitting on the gravel throne for 10 years, providing versatility that spans gravel, mountains, commuting, and international adventures, it’s time to cross the torch. Panaracer has launched their new and most superior GravelKing thus far, the brand new Gravelking X1 and the newly developed “R Compound”.
The brand new GravelKing brings with it new branding with a brand new emblem, to assist differentiate the brand new line and the OG line. However the SK, SS, GravelKing, and EXT have additionally undergone a top-down transform.
Let’s take a look-see.
The New GravelKing
The GravelKing lineup expands, providing extra versatility and efficiency. The brand new line additionally boasts new sizing that may be a bit simpler to navigate. Panaracer retires the 700×32, 38, and 43mm sizing. Sizing now begins on the 30mm measurement and will increase in 5mm increments as much as 50mm (solely within the SK mannequin), with 560b, 26″, and 29″ nonetheless accessible.
The entire fashions will proceed to be accessible in each normal and plus variations, with the addition of the “R” (Race) model of the Gravelking, Gravelking SK, Gravelking SS, and the Gravelking X1.
Including to GravelKing’s Legacy
Panaracer is introducing technological developments as effectively. Making certain superior sturdiness and traction, Panaracer affords the uniquely formulated “ZSG Gravel Compound”, and groundbreaking TuffTex. In the meantime, the progressive “BeadLock” design enhances tire stability for final confidence on all terrains.
Panaracer’s personal “World Go To Man”, Jeff Zell mentioned, “Over the past 2 years, we’ve been creating new tech and specification for the whole GK line. Though we’ve continually up to date particulars in manufacturing during the last 10 years, the velocity through which wheels and particularly gravel-related wheels and rims have advanced necessitated a remodeling of the road from the bottom up.”
Persevering with, Zell says, “10 years in the past, the unique GK spec was designed round a 17mm internal width rim. And whereas we modified the spec within the years since, 2024 brings higher hookless rim compatibility, ease of mounting, and design specs which can be extra according to the place gravel goes into the longer term. New compounds, beads, and puncture safety are additionally being launched with the brand new lineup.”
Thanks Jeff!
New 2024 Gravelking Retail
- GravelKing X1, SK, SS, and Slick: $64.99
- GravelKing X1 Plus, SK Plus, SS Plus, and Slick Plus: $79.99
- GravelKing X1 R, SK R, SS R, and Slick R: $79,99
- GravelKing EXT: $64.99
- GravelKing EXT Plus: $79.99
Higher Packaging
Using shotgun with the design overhaul, Panaracer has improved the tire packaging. No extra plastic placard-type packaging, Panaracer has transitioned to environmentally pleasant recycled supplies and embraced eco-conscious practices. The brand new packaging takes on a rounded cubic form, that showcases and protects the tire.
The all-new Gravelking line is obtainable now. Test it out on the hyperlink under.
