Tires

Born in the American Midwest, gravel riding is one of the fastest–growing styles of cycling. The sense of adventure, conquering new challenges, and simply experiencing a new style of riding are some of its big selling points, but doing so without the proper tires makes the difference between having fun and cursing and hollering on the side of the road. The Pathfinder delivers the versatility that these adventure-laden rides deserve—fast rolling, lots of grip, and a whole lot of fun. - Casing: 120 TPI - Bead: Foldable - Butyl wrapped bead = 2Bliss Ready - Compound: GRIPTON - Flat Protection: Endurant Casing and BlackBelt - 650b x 47mm [1.75"], psi 35-65, approximate weight 555g - 700 x 38mm, psi 50-80, approximate weight 480g - 700 x 42mm, psi 50-80, approximate weight 540g - 700 x 32mm, psi 50-80, approximate weight 380g

With the Crossroads Armadillo tire, Specialized redesigned their popular Crossroads tread, making it the best, most robust multi-terrain tire out there. Whether on your mountain bike or town bike, this tire is ready for the rigors of everyday street life. And with maximum flat protection from our Armadillo technology, plus a rugged casing and smooth-rolling tread, you'll get around town easily without worrying about flats or traction on parkways and cobbles. - Casing: 60 TPI - Bead: Wire - Compound: 60a - Flat Protection: Armadillo - 26 x 1.9", PSI 35-65, approximate weight 680g

Specialized's Sawtooth is THE adventure tire of choice, developed to handle any road surface and to be tough enough to withstand the rigors of exploration. The tread offers sharp angles and edges to hook onto any surface, while the Endurant casing reinforces the sidewall for added protection and high carrying loads. Meanwhile, our legendary GRIPTON compound offers reliable grip and control, and the center tread is reinforced for high mileage. Lastly, this iteration is set up for tubeless applications, so you're able to run lower pressures for added grip and traction, while also reducing the risk of pinch flats. - Casing: 120 TPI - Bead: Foldable - Butyl wrapped bead = 2Bliss Ready - Compound: GRIPTON - Flat Protection: Endurant Casing and BlackBelt - 700c x 42mm; psi 50-80; approximate weight 615g

The Nimbus 2 Armadillo Reflect tire features our very best flat protection, an updated tread and compound that rolls even faster, and more grip than ever before. It comes in many widths to accommodate different kinds of bikes, riding styles, and comfort levels, so it's the perfect choice for riding on any road or bike path. And with our Armadillo's superlative bead-to-bead flat protection and reflective accents that'll increase your visibility to motorists in low-light conditions, you get a much needed dose of that good ol' peace of mind. - Casing: 60 TPI - Bead: Wire - Compound: 60a - Flat Protection: Armadillo - 700 x 35mm, psi 50-80 - 700 x 38mm, psi 50-80 - 700 x 45mm, psi 35-65

The Nimbus 2 Armadillo Reflect tire features our very best flat protection, an updated tread and compound that rolls even faster, and more grip than ever before. It comes in many widths to accommodate different kinds of bikes, riding styles, and comfort levels, so it's the perfect choice for riding on any road or bike path. And with our Armadillo's superlative bead-to-bead flat protection and reflective accents that'll increase your visibility to motorists in low-light conditions, you get a much needed dose of that good ol' peace of mind. - Casing: 60 TPI - Bead: Wire - Compound: 60a - Flat Protection: Armadillo

The Roubaix Pro is an endurance road tire that's well suited for smooth and rough roads alike. That's because it's fast like any competitive road tire, only it features a bead-to-bead Endurant casing, plus our BlackBelt technology for puncture protection. Meanwhile, the casing smooths your ride and keeps you fresh, while the tread handles responsively over mixed terrain. It also features a slick center tread for low rolling resistance and shoulder sipes for increased surface adaption and grip. - Casing: 120 TPI - Bead: Foldable - Compound: GRIPTON - Flat Protection: Endurant Casing and BlackBelt - 700 x 23mm/25mm, PSI 115-125, approximate weight 260g - 700 x 25mm/28mm, PSI 85-95, approximate weight 300g - 700 x 30mm/32mm, PSI 75-95, approximate weight 355g

When we began developing the new S-Works Turbo RapidAir tires with Deceuninck–Quick-Step, they had some hefty goals for us: Make the all-around fastest, lightest, and most puncture-resistant tires we’ve ever made. And of course, they had to have the ride quality of tubulars. Sure, it wasn't easy, but one ride on them and you'll never want to be on anything else. Just ask our World Tour teams—no more tubulars for them. The new design came from years of in-house development and testing. It features a flexible center construction that smooths out road imperfections and keeps rolling resistance low, while our exclusive GRIPTON compound leads the industry in both speed and cornering grip. Next up, the wide tread design and stable sidewalls deliver precise handling while diving hard into corners. And finally, the cross-woven Blackbelt breaker is cut-resistant, but in the chance you do get a puncture, our new sealant plugs holes almost instantly. But what about setup? RapidAir tires seat easily on any tubeless-ready rim, and they can often be seated with just a floor pump. - Casing: 120 TPI - Bead: foldable - Butyl wrapped bead = 2Bliss Ready - Compound: GRIPTON - Flat Protection: BlackBelt - 700x26mm, PSI 85-100

The Specialized Trigger rolls fast on asphalt, hard-pack and gravel paths, making it ideal for those looking to get the most out of a smooth, fast cyclo-cross course. This tire rolls great on and off road. Reflective stripe added to increase your visibility. - Casing: 60 TPI - Bead: wire - Compound: 70a - Flat Protection: BlackBelt - 700 x 38; psi 75-100; approximate weight 520 grams

Where speed and trail tough cut-resistance intersect, you'll find our Fast Trak Control 2Bliss Ready tire. It takes the legendary tread design of the Fast Trak a step further by manipulating each knob with FE Analysis. Paired with extensive rider feedback and design experience, the result is a tire with less rolling resistance and more traction, all in a lightweight package. And to set it over the top for XC racers, it also features our Control casing that boosts cut-resistance by 15% compared to the S-Works version.

The All Condition Armadillo continues to be the leading tire for anyone who needs top performance blended with puncture-resistance. This workhorse tire is impressively robust for touring and commuting, as well as being tough enough to navigate the roughest road conditions. - Casing: 60 TPI - Bead: Wire - Compound: 60a - Flat Protection: Armadillo - 700 x 23mm, PSI 110-125, approximate weight 360g - 700 x 25mm, PSI 110-125, approximate weight 395g - 700 x 28mm, PSI 85-95, approximate weight 440g - 700 x 30mm, PSI 85-95, approximate weight 480g - 700 x 32mm, PSI 85-95, approximate weight 510g

The All Condition Armadillo Elite is the most flat-resistant tire available. Impressively though, it has performance characteristics that far exceed many competitor's race tires. We've given it a tread pattern that offers excellent all-weather traction, and newly-sourced materials for the best puncture protection possible. In terms of ride quality, our GRIPTON compound is surpassed by none. It provides low rolling resistance and the ultimate in dry and wet condition traction. Without hyperbole, it's the best flat-resistant, high-performance tire that we've ever made. - Casing: 120 TPI - Bead: Foldable - Compound: GRIPTON - Flat Protection: Armadillo Elite - 700 x 23mm, PSI 110-125, approximate weight 285g - 700 x 25mm, PSI 110-125, approximate weight 315g - 700 x 28mm, PSI 85-95, approximate weight 350g - 700 x 30mm, PSI 85-95, approximate weight 400g - 700 x 32mm, PSI 85-95, approximate weight 430g

The Ground Control Grid 2Bliss Ready T7 uses an extremely versatile tread pattern which can be used from cross country race to trail, it rolls fast with exceptional amounts of confidence and grip. Our Block-In-Block design uses a taller adaptable inner block to pierce the ground and claw for traction. The larger outer structure supports the inner block for additional speed, traction, support and stable handling. The GRID casing provides a light and supple trail construction with additional sidewall protection for durability and sidewall stability. To top off this build we use our T7 compound to maximize grip and damping. - Casing: 60 TPI, light and durable XC/Trail construction with additional sidewall protection and stability - Bead: Foldable - Butyl wrapped bead = 2Bliss Ready - Compound: GRIPTON T7 - 27.5 x 2.35", PSI 25-50, approximate weight 800g - 27.5 x 2.6", PSI 25-50, approximate weight 850g

The Ground Control Sport uses an extremely versatile tread pattern which can be used from cross country race to trail, it rolls fast with exceptional amounts of confidence and grip. Our Block-In-Block design uses a taller adaptable inner block to pierce the ground and claw for traction. The larger outer structure supports the inner block for additional speed, traction, support and stable handling. - Casing: 60 TPI - Bead: Wire - 29 x 2.35", PSI 25-50, approximate weight 890g

The Renegade CONTROL 2Bliss Ready tire is a world-class XC race tire that's light and grippy, but less prone to cuts courtesy of its Control casing. Accordingly, it's perfect for fast accelerations and climbing over hard-pack terrain. And with a fast-rolling tread design and engineered knobs, it's amazing at maintaining traction while climbing, cornering, and braking. Compared to it's S-Works sibling, this Control version has a tread pattern that's slightly wider and denser, along with a slight extension in the casing overlap that provides better protection against cuts and pinch flats. It also features our own GRIPTON® compound that maximizes mechanical grip, dampens vibration, and offers unparalleled traction in either wet or dry conditions. How? Our GRIPTON® compound recipe filters low and high frequencies, keeping your tires planted and you in control. - Casing: 60 TPI - Bead: Foldable - Butyl wrapped bead = 2Bliss Ready - Compound: GRIPTON®

Specialized's Ground Control GRID is an exceptionally versatile trail tire. CAD engineered knob shapes strengthen knob structure for optimum braking and traction, but keep knob surfaces adaptable for best ground control. The GRIPTON compound helps make this the perfect choice for epic trail rides in any condition. Specialized recommends GRID tires for anyone seeking the utmost in flat and sidewall protection. - Bead: Foldable - Butyl wrapped bead, 2Bliss Ready - Compound: GRIPTON - 29 x 2.1" psi 25-50; approximate weight 710g - 29 x 2.3" psi 25-50; approximate weight 810g

Calling the S-Works Mondo just an endurance tire is an insult. We believe it’s the fastest piece of endurance engineering on earth. Delivering everything riders demand from a class-leading endurance tire — long miles durability, all-weather traction, incredible puncture protection — and amplifying it with the performance riders want, like best-in-class efficiency and light weight, the S-Works Mondo tubeless tire is the fastest endurance tire ever. 11% more efficient and 5% lighter than any other endurance tire on the road*, it’s our go-anywhere, do-anything, optimum combination of speed and durability. Available in 28, 32, and 35 mm widths, you’ll be ready for anything the road ahead throws at you. The World Was Made For Mondo. *When measured in a lab setting S-Works Mondo showed the lowest rolling resistance numbers and lowest weight of any competitor in its class. - Casing: 120 TPI - Bead: Foldable 2Bliss Ready - Dual Compound: GRIPTON® T2/T5 - Flat Protection: GRID RACE and BlackBelt - 700 x 28mm, psi 70-95, approximate weight 310g - 700 x 32mm, psi 50-80, approximate weight 330g - 700 x 35mm, psi 50-80, approximate weight 360g

Our new Terra Pro 2Bliss Ready tire is the tire of choice for cyclocross purists, as it's designed for grip and speed in the muddiest of conditions. Along with the new tread pattern, the Terra Pro 2Bliss Ready also features our Gripton compound that stays soft and supple when Mother Nature turns on the A/C. And finally, this 2Bliss Ready iteration allows you to drop tire pressure for additional grip, without worrying about pinch flats. - Usage: Cyclocross mud tire - Audience: Purists - What's Special: GRIPTON compound stays soft and supple when temperatures drop low. - Butyl wrapped bead = 2Bliss Ready - 700 x 33mm; PSI 35-65; Approximate weight: 380 grams - 700 x 38mm; BlackBelt; PSI 50-80; Approximate weight: 490 grams

The Eliminator is your go-to rear tire for fast rolling and confident cornering traction on aggressive, technical terrain. Its fast-rolling compound and optimized tread deliver the perfect balance of low rolling resistance and exeptional control. With an alternating tread pattern for smooth center-to-edge transitions and stack knobs for stability. it's built for speed, precision, and confidence.

Mondo is the fastest, lightes tubed endurance tire in the world, breaking endurance records and winning Paris-Roubaix alike. Robust tread and casing design fend off punctures, while the ideally balanced Gripton T5 rubber keeps you rollin quickly with grip for the weather's worst. For the reliable patch-and-ride solution of a climber tire, theres no better choice to do the off-season work than Mondo Folding.

Specialized's Hardrock'R is a long-lasting tire with an aggressive, yet smooth-rolling tread with multi-directional knobs that are sure to improve traction and cornering over mixed terrain. And with the added benefit of its Flak Jacket flat protection, you'll be sure to hit it all with confidence and control. - Casing: 30 TPI - Bead: Wire - Compound: 70a - Flat Protection: Flak Jacket - 26 x 2.0"; psi 35-65; approximate weight 880g - 650b x 2.0"; psi 35-65; approximate weight 960g - 29 x 2.0"; psi 35-65; approximate weight 1000g

For hardpack racing, loose gravel exploring, and singletrack shenanigans, Tracer delivers. Its fast-rolling compact center knob cluster with wide-set, aggressive T5 compound knobs enhance traction and stability on mixed-terrain gravel. Our strong and fast-rolling TLR casing offers lightning-fast acceleration and top climbing performance while eliminating flats. When speed and control matters most, Tracer is the perfect choice.

The Ground Control Grid 2Bliss Ready T7 uses an extremely versatile tread pattern which can be used from cross country race to trail, it rolls fast with exceptional amounts of confidence and grip. Our Block-In-Block design uses a taller adaptable inner block to pierce the ground and claw for traction. The larger outer structure supports the inner block for additional speed, traction, support and stable handling. The GRID casing provides a light and supple trail construction with additional sidewall protection for durability and sidewall stability. To top off this build we use our T7 compound to maximize grip and damping. - 27.5 x 2.35", PSI 25-50, approximate weight 800g. - 27.5 x 2.6", PSI 25-50, approximate weight 850g. - 27.5 x 3.0", PSI 25-50, approximate weight 1050g. - 29 x 2.2", PSI 25-50, approximate weight 820g. - 29 x 2.35", PSI 25-50, approximate weight 845g. - Bead: Foldable. - Butyl wrapped bead = 2Bliss Ready. - Casing: 60 TPI, light and durable XC/Trail construction with additional sidewall protection and stability. - Compound: GRIPTON T7.

The Nimbus 2 tire features an updated tread and compound that rolls even faster and has more grip than ever before. It comes in many widths to accommodate different bikes, riding styles, and comfort levels, so it's the perfect choice for riding on the road or bike path. - Casing: 30 TPI - Bead: Wire - Compound: 60a - Flat Protection: Flak Jacket - 700 x 32mm, psi 75-100 - 700 x 35mm, psi 50-80 - 700 x 38mm, psi 50-80 - 700 x 45mm, psi 35-65

The Espoir Elite is an extremely reliable road tire that's ideal for ambitious training and high-mileage rides. It features our legendary GRIPTON compound, so it's guaranteed to provide low rolling resistance and exceptional traction through corners. And with our BlackBelt X 2 flat protection, you also gain reliability and durability where it counts. So you won't have to worry about flats—just concentrate on sprints, hills, or good conversation on those longer rides. - Casing: 60 TPI - Bead: Foldable - Compound: GRIPTON, Colored versions: 60a - Flat Protection: BlackBelt X2 - 700 x 23mm, PSI 110-125, approximate weight 260g - 700 x 25mm, PSI 110-125, approximate weight 270g

The latest generation of the World-Cup-proven intermediate tire, the Butcher GRID TRAIL 2Bliss Ready, receives an entirely new tread pattern. Wider shoulder knobs better support load under hard cornering, while the biting edges of the shoulder knobs are moved further inside. The center blocks have been staggered and spaced better for a smoother transition when leaning the bike over. Our new GRID TRAIL casing is stiffer, delivering better handling at lower pressures, all while increasing pinch flat protection by 15% and puncture protection by 30%. Meanwhile, our proprietary GRIPTON compound improves high-frequency damping, gripping the tire to the ground better on both small bumps and rough sections. The low frequencies of the rolling tire deflections pass through unfiltered, leaving no energy absorbed and keeping speed high. Once you ride the Butcher, you'll never want another tire for your gravity excursions. - Casing: Additional bead to bead protection for exceptional durability plus sidewall stiffness stability - Compound: GRIPTON - Pressure: 25 – 50psi - Folding bead - 2Bliss Ready

Specialized's Turbo Pro tire is a competitive clincher that utilizes many of the same features found in their S-Works version. After all, competitive riders need a fast, light, and tough tire, and the Turbo Pro is all three. With its flawless tread, supple casing, and unrivaled GRIPTON compound, it features an extremely low rolling resistance and superior cornering traction. Put it all together, and you'll be climbing and descending with confidence and speed. - Casing: 60 TPI - Bead: Foldable - Compound: GRIPTON - Flat Protection: BlackBelt - 700 x 24mm, PSI 100-125, approximate weight 240g - 700 x 26mm, PSI 100-125, approximate weight 250g - 700 x 28mm, PSI 85-95, approximate weight 280g

Specialized's Sawtooth is THE adventure tire of choice, developed to handle any road surface and to be tough enough to withstand the rigors of exploration. The tread offers sharp angles and edges to hook onto any surface, while the Endurant casing reinforces the sidewall for added protection and high carrying loads. Meanwhile, our legendary GRIPTON compound offers reliable grip and control, and the center tread is reinforced for high mileage. Lastly, this iteration is set up for tubeless applications, so you're able to run lower pressures for added grip and traction, while also reducing the risk of pinch flats. - Casing: 120 TPI - Bead: Foldable - Butyl wrapped bead = 2Bliss Ready - Compound: GRIPTON - Flat Protection: Endurant Casing and BlackBelt - 650b x 42mm, psi 50-80, approximate weight 555g - 650b x 1.75"[47mm], psi 35-65, approximate weight 650g

The Turbo Pro is a competitive clincher that features many of the same technologies and features found in the S-Works version. After all, competitive riders need a fast, light, and tough tire, and the Turbo Pro is all three. With the legendary grip of our GRIPTON T5 compound, you’ll be climbing, descending, and cornering with confidence and speed. The 60 TPI casing is light and reliable with BlackBelt puncture protection to avoid flats. Simple maintenance and installation with an inner tube offers a carefree road bike setup. - Compound: GRIPTON T5 - Flat Protection: BlackBelt - 700 x 24mm, psi 100-115, approximate weight 230g - 700 x 26mm, psi 95-115, approximate weight 250g - 700 x 28mm, psi 75-95, approximate weight 270g - 700 x 30mm, psi 65-90, approximate weight 290g

The S-Works Turbo tire sets the standard for a fast and durable performance tube type race tire. Our all new Gripton T2 center compound is the fastest, most efficient compound we have ever developed. T2 is placed in the center of our dual compound for speed and longevity on the straights with T5 compound on the shoulders for incredible grip through the corners. - Casing: 120 TPI - Bead: Foldable tube type - Dual Compound: GRIPTON T2/T5 - Flat Protection: BlackBelt - 700 x 24mm, psi 100-115, approximate weight 200g - 700 x 26mm, psi 95-115, approximate weight 220g - 700 x 28mm, psi 75-95, approximate weight 240g - 700 x 30mm, psi 65-90, approximate weight 260g

The latest generation of the World-Cup-proven intermediate tire, the Butcher GRID TRAIL 2Bliss Ready, receives an entirely new tread pattern. Wider shoulder knobs better support load under hard cornering, while the biting edges of the shoulder knobs are moved further inside, and the center blocks have been staggered and spaced better for a smoother transition when leaning the bike over. Meanwhile, our proprietary GRIPTON compound improves high-frequency damping, attaching the tire to the ground better on both small bumps and rough sections. The low frequencies of the rolling tire deflections pass through unfiltered, leaving no energy absorbed and keeping speed high. Once you ride the Butcher, you'll never want another tire for your gravity excursions. Our new GRID TRAIL casing is stiffer, delivering better handling at lower pressures—all while increasing pinch flat protection by 15% and puncture protection by 30%. It's the perfect choice for your gravity excursions—one ride and you'll be hooked. Building on this solid base, the high-dampening T9 Gripton compound rebounds slowly to grip and stick to the ground for total traction and control. - Casing: 60tpi light yet tough with additional bead to bead protection for exceptional durability, sidewall stiffness, and stability. - Bead: Foldable - Butyl wrapped bead = 2Bliss Ready - Compound: GRIPTON T9 - 29 x 2.3", psi 25-50, approximate weight 975g - 29 x 2.6", psi 20-40, approximate weight 1050g