# Souplesse Casings and Bike Soup - The Tire Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Bikes\ **Created:** [August 1, 2018, 11:55am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52 "2018-08-01T11:55:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 332
**Author:** ![drwelby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/drwelby/32/142_2.png) [@drwelby](https://tarck.cc/u/drwelby)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6643 "2026-04-17T16:51:02Z")
a group of experts of sucky bikes ---
**Author:** ![Master\_Stabby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/master_stabby/32/39791_2.png) [@Master\_Stabby](https://tarck.cc/u/Master_Stabby)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6644 "2026-04-17T16:55:15Z")
a group of dunning-kruger beginner “experts”. ---
**Author:** ![Horse\_Mafia](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/horse_mafia/32/16130_2.png) [@Horse\_Mafia](https://tarck.cc/u/Horse_Mafia)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6645 "2026-04-17T18:42:52Z")
lowest common detarckinator ---
**Author:** ![Rusty\_Piton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/rusty_piton/32/579_2.png) [@Rusty\_Piton](https://tarck.cc/u/Rusty_Piton)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6646 "2026-04-18T13:50:17Z")
The mistake was buying Panaracer tires rather than DTH like dog intended. ---
**Author:** ![room203](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/room203/32/168251_2.png) [@room203](https://tarck.cc/u/room203)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6648 "2026-04-21T19:43:58Z")
Definitely got suckered in by the aesthetics. I’ve been a fan of Maxxis in general for a very long time, so I’ll likely give those a shot at some point. Why do people not like Panaracers though? I always thought they were decent overall. ---
**Author:** ![spaghetti](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/spaghetti/32/37773_2.png) [@spaghetti](https://tarck.cc/u/spaghetti)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6649 "2026-04-21T21:29:05Z")
DTH:BalloonyPanaracer::BedOfPillows:Concrete ---
**Author:** ![adem](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/adem/32/2176_2.png) [@adem](https://tarck.cc/u/adem)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6650 "2026-04-21T21:35:11Z")
inconsistent tubeless performance i feel like i’ve had better luck than most but i’ve still had one or two supposedly-tubeless panarancers that simply would not seal if you don’t care about tubeless i don’t think there’s anything wrong with them ---
**Author:** ![atombombsunsets](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/atombombsunsets/32/102839_2.png) [@atombombsunsets](https://tarck.cc/u/atombombsunsets)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6651 "2026-04-22T23:30:40Z")
Went on a mostly pavement ride today on my new 50mm Pathfinder balloon tires, but screwed around a bit on some little hiking trails. Despite how heavy the tires are, I went up our local mountain and didn’t seem to suffer any time penalty. I’ve done this climb a lot and 245 watts always produces a 16-17 minute time depending on wind and I ended up at 16:30 for today’s effort. Going down was interesting though. It’s a twisty descent and 40mph is not difficult to hit. Once the wheels start spinning up past 20 mph or so the rotating weight becomes really apparent, and steering effort increases a lot. I’m kind of wishing for 5-10mm more offset in the fork. Crazy amounts of grip in the corners though. I didn’t push it all that hard but I wouldn’t be surprised if I start setting descent PRs soon. Off road grip was pretty great as well. I was a bit concerned with the center slick section that I would break the rear wheel loose on roots but the tires impressed me a lot! ---
**Author:** ![drandalls](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/drandalls/32/2911_2.png) [@drandalls](https://tarck.cc/u/drandalls)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 3:32am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6652 "2026-04-24T03:32:31Z")
Are you able to measure the width? Everything I’ve seen has me convinced that on narrower rims i18-i21 or so the 50mm is a direct replacement for the 47mm. Curious about your rims and width. I’m overstocked on the older model which is a little annoying as the newer model looks like it has better tread pattern. No complaints with the more feathered older style, but better is better. ![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/4/a/4a6caf6409eddac60252b58c196115f6db37746e.jpeg) ![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/8/5/85de6eedd5710720d40c8de01643f86f20bf72b6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![atombombsunsets](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/atombombsunsets/32/102839_2.png) [@atombombsunsets](https://tarck.cc/u/atombombsunsets)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6653 "2026-04-24T10:47:44Z")
At the moment: 49mm casing width on a 22mm internal Hunt 4 Season all-road at 30psi. I only have about 20 miles on the tires so far. Right after mounting they were 47mm at 40psi so they’ve grown a little bit. ---
**Author:** ![wickedwagon](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/wickedwagon/32/170051_2.png) [@wickedwagon](https://tarck.cc/u/wickedwagon)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6654 "2026-05-09T03:53:30Z")
Bought the green gravelkings. They look like bigger versions of the green Michelin cross tires. I can get measurements, but seems like they’re a known quantity. ---
**Author:** ![scrub](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/scrub/32/842_2.png) [@scrub](https://tarck.cc/u/scrub)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 12:07am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6655 "2026-05-11T00:07:51Z")
I love Conti Terraspeeds in 700x40 for the mix of road/dirt that I ride but the rear is constantly weeping from nicks and holes in the tread and I seem to wear them down pretty quick. I could just replace the rear but I have room for 700x45s, what else is working for people these days? ---
**Author:** ![drandalls](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/drandalls/32/2911_2.png) [@drandalls](https://tarck.cc/u/drandalls)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2026, 12:40am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6656 "2026-05-11T00:40:44Z")
Tufo Thundero or Swampero in 44 are pretty good. ---
**Author:** ![scrub](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/scrub/32/842_2.png) [@scrub](https://tarck.cc/u/scrub)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6657 "2026-05-26T03:36:49Z")
To save buying two new tires I just grabbed another Conti terra speed, partly because they are usually easy to set up with my floor pump but this one needed the compressor. Glad my neighbor was home and let mw use his. ---
**Author:** ![cousinmosquito](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/cousinmosquito/32/105410_2.png) [@cousinmosquito](https://tarck.cc/u/cousinmosquito)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6658 "2026-05-29T03:48:28Z")
Runny Ass scientific test protocol. > **[psychotronica on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY55QnbuPna/?igsh=MTRqM3ZpbHB5Y2d5aQ==)** > > 25 likes, 0 comments - psychotronica\_ on May 28, 2026 ---
**Author:** ![cousinmosquito](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/cousinmosquito/32/105410_2.png) [@cousinmosquito](https://tarck.cc/u/cousinmosquito)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6659 "2026-05-30T20:15:33Z")
First blood for the 32er in the Unbound Xl. Mind you he could have probably won on a 26er. > **[Fantasy Gravel on Instagram: "🏆 UNBOUND XL WINNER 🏆 @robingemperle is the...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY-J8-BK3-T/?igsh=Z2M0Z3VnOThxemIw)** > > 3,070 likes, 78 comments - fantasygravel on May 30, 2026: "🏆 UNBOUND XL WINNER 🏆 > > @robingemperle is the new Unbound XL champion! > > An absolutely impressive non-stop performance from start to finish, while racing on Scott’s new 32” prototype bike.... ---
**Author:** ![drwelby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/drwelby/32/142_2.png) [@drwelby](https://tarck.cc/u/drwelby)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6660 "2026-05-30T20:28:07Z")
The guy who won everything ultra won again, after pushing his bike for 10 miles and two of his competitors ending up in the hospital for stitches. The other one made 10th and was 25 minutes back and last of the 5 man group of 6th-10th. ---
**Author:** ![drwelby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/drwelby/32/142_2.png) [@drwelby](https://tarck.cc/u/drwelby)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6661 "2026-05-30T20:36:26Z")
DJ is back in the 50s despite his aero suspension fork fairings ---
**Author:** ![Rent-to-own-Faxmachine](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/rent-to-own-faxmachine/32/80299_2.png) [@Rent-to-own-Faxmachine](https://tarck.cc/u/Rent-to-own-Faxmachine)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6662 "2026-06-02T15:47:26Z")
Weighed the lightly used ExtraTerrestrials I picked up on FBM. With a smattering of sealant they came in at 1090g and 1100g, which is a little over the claimed weight of 1070 grams (29 x 2.5, slate sidewalls). ---
**Author:** ![drandalls](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/drandalls/32/2911_2.png) [@drandalls](https://tarck.cc/u/drandalls)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52/6663 "2026-07-22T15:25:36Z")
Vittoria has what is probably the largest rolling resistance drum tester in the industry: ![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/5/0/501a70ea13b81284e46d691f5cba25eb8dbd2940.jpeg) Not sure if they put the sign on for the video or for in-person tours? ![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/0/a/0a0da158ae3a193e74eb665481211967112677dd.png) From here; not worth watching essentially zero other interesting information in the video. [![](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/6/8/68cc5325e7b20ccae7ff84aab7d0fbcb06bd90cd.jpeg "THE QUEST - Inside the making of Vittoria's fastest road racing bicycle tire.") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBHCVOeynEQ) [Previous page](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52.md?page=331) [Next page](https://tarck.cc/t/souplesse-casings-and-bike-soup-the-tire-thread/52.md?page=333)