Teravail Updraft

Yes, the semi-slick, file-center tread pattern is designed to minimize rolling resistance, making it quite efficient on pavement. While it is optimized for gravel, it performs well on mixed-surface rides that include stretches of road.

Absolutely. While the tire features a tubeless-ready casing designed for sealant and lower pressures, it is fully compatible with standard inner tubes if you prefer a traditional setup.

The Updraft is primarily designed for hardpack and loose-over-hard gravel. Because of its semi-slick center tread, it is not intended for deep mud or wet, sloppy conditions where a more aggressive, knobby tread would be necessary for traction.

The maximum tire pressure is 50 PSI. However, because this is a tubeless-ready tire, you can experiment with lower pressures to improve comfort and grip on rougher terrain, provided you stay within your rim manufacturer's safety limits.

The 120 TPI construction offers a good balance between suppleness and durability. While it is built to handle unpredictable gravel, if you are riding exclusively in extremely sharp, rocky terrain, you might consider a tire with heavier sidewall reinforcement.