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