Donnelly Strada USH review

Offering fast rolling and grip in equal measures, is the Strada USH the best of both worlds?

Donnelly Strada USH
Cycling Weekly Verdict

The claims match up to performance. These offer smooth rolling and a surprising amount of grip all wrapped up in a relatively light and easy to set up package. If you ride predominately hardcore off-road terrain then you'll want something with a bit more bite but for riders who like to intersperse their gravel with tarmac then the Strada USH tyres are spot on.

Reasons to buy
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    Fast rolling

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    Effortless tubeless set up

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    More grip than you might expect

Reasons to avoid
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    Carcass isn't the thickest

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The Donnelly Strada USH tyres were selected for an Editor's Choice award in 2020. This year's list contains 78 items which scored a 9 or 10/10 with our tech team - this gear is the best of the best, and has received the Cycling Weekly stamp of approval. 

Depending upon where you ride, choosing the right gravel tyre is often about compromises. Go too aggressive on the tread pattern and risk a draggy ride on the tarmac but on the other hand go too smooth and you'll lose grip on loose trails. Donnelly's Strada USH tyres sit more towards the smooth and fast end of the gravel tyre spectrum but they have a few features incorporated that go some way towards minimising the detrimental impact.

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James Bracey

James Bracey's career has seen him move from geography teacher, to MBR writer, to Cycling Weekly's senior tech writer and video presenter. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of bicycle mechanics, as well as bike fit and coaching qualifications. Bracey enjoys all manner of cycling, from road to gravel and mountain biking.