Built for unfaltering speed through a wide range of conditions, the Riddler delivers swift efficiency for riders who value traction but still prioritize leading the pack at the end of a long ride. Looking for a gravel tread that keeps your legs on their game for hours on end while also accommodating longer dirt tours with ease? The Riddler is equally at home on your local cyclocross course or gravel B-road.
Usage: Gravel • Cyclocross
Conditions: Pavement • Hardpack • Dirt • Gravel
Wilderness Trail Bikes (usually shortened to WTB) hail from the birthplace of mountain bikes: California. WTB was founded in 1982 fueled by the need to create reliable and high-qality Mountain Bike components. Today, WTB components including tyres, saddles, rims and grips can be found on bikes all around the world and are used for transportation, recreation, adventure and racing.
WTB's unrelenting pursuit of perfection has resulted in a robust range of tires that all exude equal parts performance and reliability. Regardless of usage, each of our tyres promote getting out there and doing so without mediocrity. Whether you’re looking for meaty tyres to tame the rowdiest trails, high-volume gravel tyres that expand where and how you ride your drop bar bike, or dependable urban rubber that you can rely on for a successful daily commute, we’ve got the perfect tyre for you.
WTB have an offering of tyres that are unmatched in the mountain bike world. Whether you are a fan or not, you cannot argue that each tyre has it’s own purpose in comparison to any other tyre on the market.
Semi-Slick Tread
Shorter center knobs cut down on rolling resistance while still providing ample bite for out-of-the-saddle pedaling. Increased outer knob height allows them to bite in the earlier phases of cornering and therefore provide the traction you need on loose gravel roads.
Efficient Knob Spacing
Tightly spaced knobs throughout the the tread keep the Riddler 700 rolling quickly and efficiently across the whole spectrum of riding conditions. Uninterrupted knobs ensure you get the most out of every single watt you're able to crank out.
Two Widths, Many Uses
The Riddler 700 is available in 37 and 45mm widths. Riddler 37 is the go-fast option for those who are in it to win it on their CX or gravel bikes. Riddler 45 is the go-confidently choice for long gravel rides or bikepacking overnights. Whichever width you choose, the Riddler 700 is often considered the set-it-and-forget-it gravel tire in the WTB line.
Comp Casing
Combines the lightweight efficiency of a single-ply casing with the dependability of a wire bead. Wire bead tires are designed to be used with a tube and therefore are not tubeless compatible.
Size | 700x45c |
Level | Comp |
Weight | 475g |
Puncture Protection | N/A |
Casing | Single Ply - 33TPI |
Compound | DNA |
Bead | Wire |
ETRTO | 45-622 |
Min-Max pressure | 40-70psi |
GMS | 44/45 |
Tubeless Compatibility | No |
Part No. | W010-1054 |