{"id":244304,"date":"2026-05-20T08:49:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/pirelli-cinturato-gravel-s-review-made-for-mud-not-tarmac\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T08:49:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:49:24","slug":"pirelli-cinturato-gravel-s-review-made-for-mud-not-tarmac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/pirelli-cinturato-gravel-s-review-made-for-mud-not-tarmac\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S review: Made for mud, not tarmac"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p id=\"how-we-test\">\n<span class=\"font-bold text-primary-500\">You can trust Cyclingnews<br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"size-3 inline-block text-primary-500\" data-component-name=\"Icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M2.25 12c0-5.385 4.365-9.75 9.75-9.75s9.75 4.365 9.75 9.75-4.365 9.75-9.75 9.75S2.25 17.385 2.25 12Zm13.36-1.814a.75.75 0 1 0-1.22-.872l-3.236 4.53L9.53 12.22a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06l2.25 2.25a.75.75 0 0 0 1.14-.094l3.75-5.25Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Our experts spend countless hours testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/cyclingnews-tech-how-we-test\/\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/cyclingnews-tech-how-we-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out more about how we test.<\/a><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"fancy-box\" id=\"elk-431aaf2b-ec6c-48d4-8b13-f06999f54fbd\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $48.00 | \u00a335.99 | \u20ac42.00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight as measured:<\/strong> 570g \/ 20.1oz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colours: <\/strong>Black (Standard) and gumwall (Classic)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sizes:<\/strong> 700x40c | 700x45c | 700x50c<\/li>\n<li><strong>Casing: <\/strong>60 TPI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-0ecdd26e-b0ce-4210-8064-d3f5f9a2f240\">Choosing the best<a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/best-gravel-tyres\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/best-gravel-tyres\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/features\/best-gravel-tyres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u> gravel bike tyre<\/u><\/a> can be an absolute game changer for your ride experience, inspiring confidence (or not), and sometimes even making the difference between riding and walking. The Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S sits at the most aggressive end of the gravel tyre spectrum, and is unapologetically focused on traction rather than speed, designed to keep things grippy when the going gets muddy.<\/p>\n<p>I tested the tyres in a 700x45c size, in what has been one of the wettest winters on record. From January through March, I\u2019ve ridden mostly on bridleways and purpose-built trails around Bristol (known for its sticky clay mud), as well as on a 3-day bikepacking trip in the Scottish Highlands. With a decent number of miles needed to reach the trails in Bristol, the test conditions highlighted the Cinturato Gravel S\u2019s compromises and strengths, and ultimately I found myself riding where I may have previously spun out and had to walk.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-f160f0ae-9214-470c-9141-0e5e4a9d7c93\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:133.33%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T8xESBaZJRXQJjYus4YLEQ-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T8xESBaZJRXQJjYus4YLEQ-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T8xESBaZJRXQJjYus4YLEQ-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T8xESBaZJRXQJjYus4YLEQ-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T8xESBaZJRXQJjYus4YLEQ-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T8xESBaZJRXQJjYus4YLEQ-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The large, widely spaced and very angular lugs hook up well and don&#8217;t cling onto slop. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Athlyn Cathcart-Keays)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-7309e678-4888-46a7-ae4f-61929cce5563\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"design-and-aesthetics-3\">Design and Aesthetics<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"elk-inbody\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S Classic\" data-name=\"Inbody widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"phones\" data-widget-type=\"inbody\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<ul class=\"hawk-inbody-container\">\n<li><a data-google-interstitial=\"false\" aria-label=\"View Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S Classic on Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=78475&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BSN3P2Q6%3Ftag%3Dftr-cyclingnews-us-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3Dcyclingnews-us-2152298381742677773-20\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" class=\"hawk-affiliate-link-inline\" data-product-key=\"52253-B0BSN3P2Q6\" data-url=\"https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=78475&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BSN3P2Q6%3Ftag%3Dftr-cyclingnews-us-20%26linkCode%3Dogi%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26ascsubtag%3Dcyclingnews-us-2152298381742677773-20\" data-model-id=\"996879\" data-match-id=\"953840984\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-link-merchant=\"Amazon\" data-merchant-id=\"1471\" data-merchant-name=\"Amazon\" data-merchant-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/\" data-merchant-network=\"Amazonus\" data-aps-asin=\"B0BSN3P2Q6\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\"><span>Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S Classic (Black) at Amazon for $73.43<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-519a88a8-f7a1-40b4-a235-a8243787fc3a-0\">The Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S is the slowest rolling tyre in the gravel range, but it\u2019s also the most aggressive in mud as one of the chunkiest gravel bike tyres around. In a gravel line-up that includes the faster rolling <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/pirelli-cinturato-gravel-h-tyres-review\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/pirelli-cinturato-gravel-h-tyres-review\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/pirelli-cinturato-gravel-h-tyres-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cinturato Gravel H<\/a> for hardpack and dry conditions, the mixed terrain <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/pirelli-cinturato-gravel-m-tyres-review\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/pirelli-cinturato-gravel-m-tyres-review\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/reviews\/pirelli-cinturato-gravel-m-tyres-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gravel M<\/a>, and the race focused Gravel RC, the Gravel S is definitely the mud specialist. These are the tyres you put on for waterlogged trails in a wet winter like the one we\u2019ve recently experienced in the UK, much like the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/wheels-tyres\/vittoria-terreno-t90-review-monstrous-levels-of-grip-from-vittorias-most-aggressive-gravel-tyre\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/wheels-tyres\/vittoria-terreno-t90-review-monstrous-levels-of-grip-from-vittorias-most-aggressive-gravel-tyre\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/wheels-tyres\/vittoria-terreno-t90-review-monstrous-levels-of-grip-from-vittorias-most-aggressive-gravel-tyre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vittoria T90<\/a> we also tested recently.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\\\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\\\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"\/><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Gravel S features widely spaced and chunky centre knobs, paired with aggressive side lugs that almost stray into mountain bike territory. The design intent is clear; dig into soft terrain, shed mud, and provide stability when conditions are at their most slippery.<\/p>\n<p>Pirelli claims the tyre prioritises \u201ccontrol and safety in every condition\u201d, and that is obvious in the tyre\u2019s hardy construction. The Speedgrip compound, shared across much of its off-road range, aims to balance grip with durability and puncture resistance, rather than chasing outright rolling speed. The reinforced TechWALL casing is built around a 60TPI fabric, adding a further layer of protection, and giving the tyre a distinctly tough feel in the hand.<\/p>\n<p>The trade off here is of course weight. The 45mm version comes in at roughly 570g, which puts it on the heavier side of the scale. However, they\u2019re not too dissimilar to the similarly rugged Vittoria Terreno T90 at 544g, or the mud-geared, but now discontinued Schwalbe G-One Ultrabite at 530g.<\/p>\n<p>The tyre is tubeless-ready and hookless compatible, and I mounted the 45mm pair on a set of Hunt 4 Season Gravel wheels on my Fairlight Secan (which has clearance for 50mm on 700c wheels). In terms of look, the tyres are unapologetically rugged. The gumwalls definitely made my Secan look more sturdy workhorse than slick gravel racer, but that\u2019s the kind of reliability I want when I\u2019m tackling the slick clay-mud around Bristol.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Xu57fcanJWMxNqzS8ryG8g\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Xu57fcanJWMxNqzS8ryG8g slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-cc0d58e9-1b42-406e-89db-3f31df336994\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:133.33%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tyres in the mud\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA-1200-80.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA-320-80.png 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xhmDcbBDxVMyWpqVY2cjeA.png\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Even faced with Bristol&#8217;s finest slop they held up very well. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Athlyn Cathcart-Keays)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-8e8d1ba4-ac34-4a5c-a4be-5bef4ff377ae\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"performance-3\">Performance<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-f0ff3c5c-25fb-46a0-b10b-42351a0a6b7a\">Living in the city, my off-road riding usually starts with at least 30 minutes on tarmac, and so my first experience of the Gravel S was drag. The combination of large knobs and a sturdy casing creates a lag, which is a reminder that they were not designed with smooth asphalt in mind, and I was certainly reminded of this tyre choice on group rides with significant tarmac sections. Compared with faster rolling options like the Cinturato Gravel H, or something racier like the Schwalbe G-One RS, you\u2019ll definitely notice yourself pushing harder.<\/p>\n<p>But the moment I turned onto my sloppy local trails, the story changed entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of testing from January through March, the Gravel S proved to be a confidence-inspiring tyre once pointed off-road. From ankle-deep mud to slick limestone climbs and even the XC loops at the trail centre, the tyres consistently delivered impressive traction, which had me riding with trust.<\/p>\n<p>On flat but muddy sections, I was able to cut through quagmires that would usually have me spinning out. In one particular boggy spot, I was able to ride through so easily that I turned my bike around to ride over it a few more times in awe. The tall centre knobs dig in deep, allowing you to keep momentum where less aggressive tyres might spin out. I also found them to be very grippy when cornering, and I felt in control thanks to the pronounced shoulder knobs.<\/p>\n<p>As described by Pirelli, that sense of security is arguably the Gravel S\u2019s USP. In sloppy winter riding conditions where traction can be unpredictable, the tyres offer a boost of confidence that encouraged me to ride more aggressively \u2013 or at least, not to worry about slipping out. Descending muddy trails felt controlled, and grip was dependable even on wet limestone. The tread pattern is excellent at shedding mud, and there never seemed to be any build up.<\/p>\n<p>I ran the tyres tubeless at around 35-40psi, which gave a smooth ride on rough bridleways without much trail chatter. The tubeless setup was mostly straightforward, and after warming the tyres by the radiator I was able to seat them with a tubeless pump on the first try. There was a slow leak after the initial set up and I found the tyre flat after a few days without riding, but they now seem to have sealed well and I\u2019ve had no problems since then.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the tough composition, the Gravel S has been impressively hardy. While the ground conditions were much more challenging in Bristol than the Highlands (mud-wise), the robust tyre held up well on chunky Scottish gravel. There have been no punctures to deal with across three months of winter riding, and the tread shows little sign of premature wear.<\/p>\n<p>As with the sluggishness, weight remains another compromise with the Cinturato Gravel S. With excellent protection and grip comes a heavier overall feel, and riders chasing fast speeds should look elsewhere. But ultimately these tyres deliver exactly what they promise: confidence-inspiring grip and control in poor conditions. If you\u2019re looking for something to see you through the winter mud, the Gravel S turns what might otherwise be a tentative ride into something far more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-df068c64-dc5f-41f7-a147-2f7daca32d64\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:4032px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:75.00%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pirelli challenger tyres\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9KY8qSFWAkYVFSRGMMzEkn.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Even fully loaded they were reliable partners for a bikepacking excursion. <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-53556647-43a4-4bd6-a880-10cebe0a5e74\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"value-3\">Value<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-932cdd7a-365a-486e-929c-30e55f5896dd\">At roughly the same price as similarly knobbly tyres like the Schwalbe G-One RX or WTB Resolute, the Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S sits squarely in the centre of the mud-focused gravel tyre bracket. Where it excels is its reliability. With three months of winter riding on the rubber, there were no punctures and no premature wearing. If you\u2019ve ever tried to fix a puncture in low temps while you and your bike are caked in mud, you\u2019ll know how important this durability is.<\/p>\n<p>These are not the tyres for fast hardpack gravel or anything where you\u2019ll spend too much of your ride on tarmac. There are far better options that roll faster, like the Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H, for example. If your winter riding means mud, unpredictable terrain and sloppy trails, the Gravel S offers a compelling balance of grip and control.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-67bcedf6-a140-4108-ae20-95cea4ee8591\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"verdict-3\">Verdict<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-2cef59e3-3b54-4020-b338-bcd78226b7ec\">The Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S is not a tyre for chasing speed, but that is also why it works so well. On tarmac, there\u2019s no denying that it\u2019s slow and sluggish. But point it towards some mud, and the story changes completely. The chunky knobs, sturdy casing and wide spacing of the tread result in excellent traction and a reassuring ride when things are unpredictable.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout months of riding on clay-heavy trails, these tyres gave me a confidence boost that had me reaching for my gravel bike on the wettest of days. But as things dry out a little, I\u2019m looking forward to putting something a little slicker back on.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-table-Xu57fcanJWMxNqzS8ryG8g-CUIZH3TRm9BbbGqhLR8Lx0VYF5M1aTS6\" class=\"slice-container table-wrapper table-Xu57fcanJWMxNqzS8ryG8g-CUIZH3TRm9BbbGqhLR8Lx0VYF5M1aTS6 slice-container-table\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">Swipe to scroll horizontally<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 23 30\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M21.554 15.726a2.878 2.878 0 0 0-1.705-.374 2.881 2.881 0 0 0-1.388-3.068 2.877 2.877 0 0 0-1.992-.333 2.884 2.884 0 0 0-.1-.766 2.865 2.865 0 0 0-1.346-1.75c-.47-.27-.996-.4-1.527-.385l2.742-4.73a2.87 2.87 0 0 0 .323-.83h2.612V2.084h-2.661A2.861 2.861 0 0 0 15.18.385a2.903 2.903 0 0 0-3.952 1.055l-.373.644H2.983l1.003-1L2.99.09 1.28 1.793l-.999.995L2.99 5.484l.998-.994-1.003-.999h7.054L6.505 9.586c-.34.066-.905.186-1.523.366-1.405.41-2.321.895-2.8 1.483-.742.911-1.159 2.513-1.277 4.898l-.001.01c-.067 1.816.946 6.943.99 7.16a.688.688 0 0 0 1.35-.266c-.01-.051-1.023-5.177-.963-6.84.127-2.556.598-3.64.97-4.098.133-.163.602-.587 2.104-1.027l.206-.058-1.425 2.458a.685.685 0 0 0 .252.937c.33.19.75.077.94-.251L12.42 2.126a1.52 1.52 0 0 1 2.07-.552c.35.2.6.527.705.916.105.39.051.797-.15 1.145l-4.767 8.222a.685.685 0 0 0 .252.937c.33.19.75.077.94-.25l.794-1.368c.201-.348.529-.597.92-.702a1.508 1.508 0 0 1 1.854 1.066c.105.39.052.796-.15 1.144l-.377.652-.002.002-.898 1.55a.685.685 0 0 0 .252.938c.329.189.75.077.94-.251l.9-1.551c.201-.348.528-.597.92-.702a1.512 1.512 0 0 1 1.703 2.21l-1.223 2.11a.685.685 0 0 0 .252.938c.33.189.75.076.941-.252l.5-.862c.202-.348.529-.597.92-.702.392-.104.8-.051 1.15.15.723.416.972 1.34.554 2.06l-3.525 6.08c-.517.892-1.57 1.795-3.044 2.611-1.156.64-2.163.998-2.173 1.002a.685.685 0 0 0 .23 1.333.688.688 0 0 0 .229-.04c.18-.062 4.419-1.575 5.952-4.22l3.524-6.08a2.878 2.878 0 0 0-1.059-3.934Z\" fill=\"#333\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Attributes<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Notes<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Rating<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Design and aesthetics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Rugged looking tyres with a serious almost mountain bike-like tread pattern <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Performance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Excels in mud, but drags on tarmac (which isn\u2019t really what they\u2019re for anyway)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Set up<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Straightforward once they\u2019d warmed up a bit, with no seepage from sidewalls etc<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>9\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Puncture resistance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>No flats across all terrain. They feel incredibly sturdy and robust<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>10\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Value<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>An excellent winter tyre if you have the luxury of trails from the back door, less excellent if you have miles of tarmac to tackle first. Sensibly priced against the competition<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Overall<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 1 <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>80%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"elk-bot-widget\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S Classic\" data-name=\"BOT widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-type=\"review\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-editorial-container\">\n<p>Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S Classic: Price Comparison<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/wheels-tyres\/pirelli-cinturato-gravel-s-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can trust Cyclingnews Our experts spend countless hours testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. 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