Gravel riding rarely stays confined to one surface. A morning loop might start on pavement, transition to packed dirt fire roads, and finish on loose gravel before circling back to asphalt. The Schwalbe G-One Allround addresses this reality with a tread pattern and rubber compound engineered to perform across the full spectrum of mixed-surface riding without forcing you to optimize for just one condition. The tire sits in the middle of Schwalbe's G-One gravel lineup, positioned between the road-focused G-One Speed and the more aggressive G-One Bite, making it the logical choice when your routes regularly cross multiple terrain types.

The tread design uses a continuous center section that rolls efficiently on pavement while providing predictable braking traction. Moving outward, the tread transitions to more pronounced blocks that engage when cornering on loose surfaces or when the terrain gets rougher. This graduated pattern means the tire adapts to changing conditions naturally as your line and lean angle shift throughout a ride. On smoother gravel and hardpack, the G-One Allround tracks quietly and maintains momentum. When the surface deteriorates into chunkier stuff, the shoulder blocks provide enough purchase to keep you moving forward without drama.

Schwalbe pairs this tread with their ADDIX SpeedGrip compound, which sits in the middle of their rubber hardness spectrum. Softer than the pure-speed XC compound but firmer than their enduro formulations, SpeedGrip prioritizes durability and consistent grip across a wide temperature range. The compound wears predictably and maintains its characteristics over the tire's lifespan rather than degrading quickly after initial use. Schwalbe developed this formulation specifically to balance the three factors gravel riders care about most: how fast the tire rolls on pavement sections, how well it grips when conditions get loose, and how long it lasts under mixed-surface abuse.... Read More