The Maxxis Ravager Gravel 700 60 TPI Exo/Tr/Tanwall tire featured here at Escapa is a gravel tire with aggressive tread, designed for routes that take you onto technical trails, loose gravel, and singletrack. Its high volume, laminated center knobs, and pronounced shoulders provide traction on climbs, control during braking, and confidence when leaning the bike.
This version combines a flexible casing, EXO sidewall protection, and Tubeless Ready construction. The Tanwall sidewalls offer a classic look that’s particularly well-suited for Gravel, Aventura, and Bikepacking bikes.
700 x 50C size for enhanced comfort and traction
The 50 mm width provides a wide contact patch and high air volume. This configuration allows for lower pressures than a narrow Gravel tire, improving shock absorption, grip, and stability on rough terrain.
Its ETRTO size is 50-622, so it’s essential to verify that the frame, fork, and wheels accommodate tires of this width. You should also allow sufficient clearance for mud buildup and potential wheel deformation.
Tread Pattern for Loose Terrain
The Maxxis Ravager features small, laminated center knobs that maintain efficient rolling and provide bite during acceleration and braking. This tread pattern delivers traction on climbs over dirt, gravel, and medium-consistency surfaces.
The center knobs are spaced farther apart than on a fast gravel tire, promoting the evacuation of dirt and small debris. Its design is clearly off-road oriented, offering more technical capability than a semi-slick tire.
Aggressive Side Knobs
The shoulders feature large, pronounced knobs that dig into the ground when the bike leans. This configuration instills confidence when cornering on loose gravel, dirt, and soft surfaces.
The transition between the center and the sides is designed to maintain predictable handling when entering a turn. Compared to a fast Gravel tire, the Ravager clearly prioritizes control and traction.
EXO Sidewall Protection
EXO Protection technology adds a cut- and abrasion-resistant fabric to the sidewalls. This reinforcement helps protect the tire from contact with rocks, roots, and trail edges, while maintaining a flexible construction suitable for uneven terrain.
EXO Protection is especially useful on Bikepacking and technical Gravel routes, where the sidewalls are more exposed to impacts and abrasion.
Tubeless-Ready Construction
The Maxxis Ravager is designed for Tubeless installation on compatible rims, using rim tape, valves, and sealant. Tubeless setup allows for lower tire pressure to improve traction and comfort, while also reducing the risk of pinch flats.
The sealant can also seal small punctures while on the trail. Tire pressure should be adjusted based on total weight, the rim’s internal width, the Terreno, and riding style.
Tanwall Finish
The brown sidewalls provide a classic, adventurous look. The Tanwall finish pairs especially well with steel, titanium, aluminum, or carbon Gravel bikes and with setups geared toward touring and Bikepacking.
