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Specialized announced its 2025 drop bar ( and drop off a cliff ) tire lineup. The newest road and gravel ( and XC ) lineup additions are claiming some serious gains, like a “race only” RapidAir TLR road tire that is 33 seconds faster (over 40km) than the previous model. Or if gravel is your flavor, how about an updated Pathfinder tread that is 19% faster and 14% more cut-resistant? The updated casing and construction are key to the speed of the new Specialized road tires. (Photo:Specialized) This release isn’t all focused on super speed or lowest rolling resistance gains (though most are). The road and gravel tire launch also brings some practical tires, and the prices stay relatively steady for the gravel line. Whether you’re looking for all-out race speed, all-season durability, or mixed-terrain versatility, this new range most likely has something for you.
Lets Dig in! Specialized Road:gravel tires rapid ari logo RapidAir TLR – The Fastest Road Race Tire Yet
The new RapidAir TLR is the purest expression of speed Specialized has ever put on a road tire.
Tubeless? Check. Lighter? You bet. More grip? Absolutely. More expensive? Oh yeah! (by only by $10). Specialized Road:gravel tires rapidair weight Specialized Road:gravel tires rapidair folder The driving force of the new RapidAir TLR is the updated casing. This new casing construction reworks the turn-up design, overlapping just two plies (similar to […]
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