What We Learned: Adaptable Tire Pressure is Free* Speed
Ok, it’s not free of power use. When Gravaa is active and inflating your tires at 25 km/h, it consumes 4 watts per pump – a power loss of 8 watts. When inactive, there’s no power loss. Nor is there a loss when deflating your tires.
What You Gain
The test results above show significant differences. Gravaa gives you up to 10 extra watts on smooth surfaces (depending on the tire type, speed, weight and more). On non-smooth surfaces like cobblestone roads and compact sand tracks, Gravaa grants you a lot more power – up to 50 watts.
More than Performance
There’s a lot more to Gravaa than elevated performance. As a monitoring system, it keeps your tires at constant preset pressure – including if you puncture. Gravaa will pick up the pressure if your sealant does its job, returning you to your preset pressure in three seconds or less. And if you think that’s good, ask Marianne Vos, who suffered a potentially catastrophic puncture at the 2024 Gravel World Championships before Gravaa intervened, pumping her tires up and getting her over the line to take the win.
Riding with adaptable tire pressure enhances both safety and comfort, with additional benefits beyond these.
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