MaxxisRambler 700c Gravel Tire(Return to Product Page)

First off, I love this tire. I bought it in the Silk Shield 45c to run tubeless on my new gravel bike. The tire is super fast on pavement and darned fast on gravel too. I did have a problem with them though, I was loosing tire pressue at the tune of 30 psi overnight. The front tire finally settled down a bit but the back one continued to loose that kind of pressure every day. While cleaning the bike up after a gravel ride, I used Simple Green on the tireswheels and was shocked to find that the back tire had dozens of micro-holes in the sidewalls. Why the sealant didn't address this I don't know but it didn't. Afterall, I did remove and reseat them and made sure the valve cores where tightened down properly. Still loosing air pressure I called up BTD and they exchanged the tire for me. I came home and seated it and the first thing I did, even before adding the sealant was clean the sidewall with Simple Green. I did NOT see the same problem with this new tire so added the sealant, 2.5 oz this time and I'm hoping they work out well for me as I do really like the tire. I know you loose some air in tubeless but there shouldn't be anything like 30 psi in less than 24 hours. Looking good so far. Check the sidewalls if you are loosing a lot of air.

I dont like this tire because it seem to roll good on the pavement and holes really well going up steep hills without slipping. Even know this is called the same exact tire is what I had stock on my 2018 TCX house sex giant the poundage rating is different, this tire maximum pressure is 60 where I think my old one was 80. Sense are usually run between 30 and 40 I dont think its really an issue just interesting that they may have change the construction in the last year or so.

I have been through 3-4 set of Ramblers in the 120 TPI black wall. The last set I wanted the skin walls. They look awesome. The skin wall is only available in 60 TPI, versus 120 TPI for all of the other sets I have ran in the past. I have had three cuts big enough that I had to patch the inside of the tire because sealant wouldn't seal it up. Maybe it's a coincidence, but the last set doesn't seem very durable. My other tires have been wonderful, very puncture resistant on Kansas gravel roads. I'm not sure if it's the thread count or something about a difference in the skin wall , but the cuts were on the tread which I assume has the same rubber compound. That said, I will probably buy this tire again, light weight and generally very durable. I love Maxxis tires.

Put a couple of these Maxxis Ramblers on my cross bike for gravel riding - mostly gravel roads, some jeep roads, a bit of single-track - with tubeless setup. Went on easily (onto Stan's rims, forget the model) and seated easily and wobble-free with an ordinary floor pump. Riding at 40 to 60 psi, depending on surface. Traction was good on all surfaces, both for going forward and on turns, better than the Conti Top Contact winter tires I was running with tubes before. Rolling resistance was adequate, not a problem. No flats so far. Holding air adequately well. Would buy again.

Longer lasting than 2 other tires I tried.

Grippy and (almost) no fear of flats.

Expensive, but worth the price.

I'm on my second set now.

These Maxxis Rambler Tires worked out great for Road Tires I have used for Colorado Road Ride.

I was originally using the Kenda Flint Ridge tires. I definitely appreciate those tires for rougher gravel rides however you doing Incur somewhat of a weight penalty compared to the Rambler tires. I have riden the Rambler tires over quite rough surfaces and after a few hundred miles have had no issues. I am running them tubless with an average pressure of between 25 and 35 PSI. For most uses I would definitely recommend the Rambler

This tire is tough and grippy. The 50mm size is a lot better at the chunky stuff than the already great 45mm tire. The SilkShield is tough. I run this without an insert at 27 psi and it's grippy and comfortable. Sure it is not the quickest tire on the pavement, but I can let it ride on the downhills. A very fun gravel tire. It's my tire of choice for bike packing on the forest service roads in southwest Virginia.

Our rides have some gravel but are mostly road. With 55 psi they roll fast. My E-bike and these tires enables this 83 year old biker to keep up with the retired kids in our club.

I've been running these for years in SoCal, riding everything from chunky rocks in the San Gabriel's to smooth single track. Easy to mount and excellent puncture resistance. No complaints, a great all-around tire.

I've been running these for years in SoCal, riding everything from chunky rocks in the San Gabriels to smooth single track. Easy to mount and excellent puncture resistance. No complaints, a great all-around tire.

I used these tires at the Lost and Found race with great success. It is billed as a gravel grinder but had sections of rutted out jeep roads and dirt ranch roads. There were also many rocky washed out areas from the hard winter in Northern California Sierra. The Ramblers handled everything with no flats and no burping . Setting up tubeless was also difficult on my DT Swiss rims so I put in a tube for 24 hours and then carefully took off one bead to remove the tube. Had to use a compressor but they finally inflated and held air without sealant overnight.

I highly recommend this tire if you have some patience and a air compressor.

I have been riding/racing on these tires since they first came out. Maxxis just keeps improving them. They roll fast on the paved sections but are awesome on the loose gravel roads. I ride a lot of single track with them and they are nice and grippy. Especially cornering in loose gravel.

I used this tire on a cyclocross bike on a variety of trails and gravel roads plus pavement. It is my practice to ride my bike to group rides that cover a range of off road terrains, but also include some road sections as does my route to and from the ride. My old tires were noisy on the road and had high rolling resistance that made them a pain for group riding on pavement sections. These tires are quiet and reduce my pedaling effort on the road and still give me the grip I need for trails and gravel sections.

One of my local gravel routes was recently refreshed with lots of new gravel, which meant a change from my normal file treads to a mini-knob. I decided on a Rambler (700x40).

I've mounted tubeless tires before. I have a 60 gallon air compression and a Prestaflator. I always soap the beads and pull the valve cores when mounting. I generally have no problem mounting tubeless tires with this set up. I'm usually done in a few minutes.

I spent significant time one evening trying to mount these tires on 2 different wheelsets (HED Belgium and Stan's Grails, both with Stan's valves). No luck. Finally had to give up. Second try the next day I figured out what was going on. This tire, when on the rim but not seated, turns into a circle in cross section, with the beads sitting against each other in the center groove of the rim. This partially block the value and the air wasn't getting between the beads. Eventually I had to back the nut off the valve body so that I could push the value up between the beads. Then, with 60 psi blasts from the Prestaflator and repeated whacking of the tire I got them to seat. Even with the valve pushed into the tire it was still harder to get these to seat than any other tire I've mounted.

They held air overnight without sealant. The next day I was able to deflate and pull the value core without unseating the beads to add sealant. Took them on a 75 mile ride, 50 of gravel (dirt, mud, loose over hard, just plain deep). Very steep loose climbs, 35mph loose descents - tire worked great overall.

I understand why the reviews like this tire. In practice it works really well.

I'm really happy with the Rambler, tread a little more aggressive than the reavis, and likely to last longer. Maybe not quite as low rolling resistance, butstill seems to roll very nicely.

Try as I might to find other gravel tires to use, the Maxxis Rambler is a great all around tire. It is a relatively light tire and it affords very good flat protection. Finally, it is easy to setup tubeless.

I love Maxxis tires!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At first they appeared to be a fairly decent tire, rolled well and had decent grip in loose small gravel and limestone trails I ride. However one of the tires only lasted 99.5 miles before it exploded on a nice paved trail... didn't see any signs of a puncture, perhaps a manufacturing defect? The bead appears to have separated and when it blew it ripped a chunk of the sidewall with it. Decided to change the other tire and not risk it.

I bought these tires for a race on a rail trail that included hard-packed dirt, cinders, large gravel sections, fine gravel sections, loose dirt. Distance was 65.5 miles, with some climbing, and fast descending. I set them up tubeless. Some reviews state they are difficult to set up tubeless, but I have to strongly disagree. I've set up many tubeless mtb tires, and these were as easy or easier than them all! Traction is awesome on all surfaces. They roll surprisingly well also. Weights were 377374 grams for the pair. Bike Tires Direct shipped them same day, excellent service!