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GIANT GAVIA AC 0 £49.99 All-weather options from Giant’s Gavia range TUBELESS

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Smooth, easy fit all-rounders

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Heavy weight dulls accelerati­on Weight 330g (28mm) Inflated width 29mm The AC (All Condition) tyre is the heavier, grippier option in Giant’s Gavia range, but it’s a tough and reasonably rapid tyre that plays well to the advantages of tubeless running. We didn’t have any issues inflating the ACs with a track pump on any tubeless rim we tried, and they respond well at lower pressures over rough roads. The silicaenha­nced compound gets extra shoulder sipes for a psychologi­cal boost when banking into wet turns. The Deflect 2 nylon puncture breaker hasn’t been defeated yet and they’ve not cut up obviously, even when savaged by gravel. They are 30g heavier than claimed so accelerati­on is muted, but if you want a fit and forget tyre for all-round UK riding they’re a contender.

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