Specialized

Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Tire

Got 1,500 miles out of the Pro

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Height:

5' 11"

Weight:

190

Just swapped out Pathfinder Pro after 1,500 miles for the S-works version. Raced on a set of Pro tires a few times this Spring with no issues and put over 1k miles of training rides on them. The Pro on the rear got a small slice right on the smooth center section that would sadly never completely seal. Got tired of refilling sealant and wiping off sealant from frame and the back of my jersey after rides. Typical training rides are rugged and over sections with large sharp rock so not surprised the rear tire only lasted 1,500 miles. Let’s’ see how the S-Works version compares!

Favorite Gravel/Groad Tires!

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I have tried many gravel / mixed surface tires over the years, from Panaracer to Maxxis and WTB. These are by FAR my favorite. The sidewalls seem less prone to cuts that other tires, the roll fast on the road, and they have just enough tread in unpaved roads. That includes hard pack gravel, loose gravel, sand, and dirt. I have 1,200 miles on my current 38s and just bought 42s for when the 38s are done.

Nice Rolling Tire

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I purchased this a few weeks ago and it's been working out great.

Great tire!

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

700x38

This tire is exactly what I need. I ride rough paved and some gravel. This tire rolls nicely and is fast and responsive. Not sure how it would do on a pure gravel ride, but for my needs its great. It's also quieter on my trainer.

The Best Gravel Tires I've Ridden

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought:

700x32

Weight:

170

I've now ridden all three sizes of the Pathfinder Pro – 700*42, 700*38, and, most recently, 700*32. They all roll really fast and I have never flatted on them. I've ridden them tubeless and with tubes, mostly for training but also for events and races. I currently have wheels with the 42's and a matching set with the 32's and I swap them regularly. The 42's are wide and can really go anywhere – they're just enough bigger than the 38's to make it worth putting them on for extra assurance in rougher gravel and singletrack. I most recently rode the 700*42's at the Vermont Overland without any problems – they handled the class 4 roads with relative ease. They're fast on roads and reassuring on trails. They inflate to 42mm wide exactly on "gravel-specific" rims and have not gotten wider after a year of riding them. The 700*32: Wow – these are awesome! I got them as soon as they were released and they are perfect for that sweet-spot of mixed road riding and lighter dirt roads and gravel trails. They feel a lot faster than the 42's, which I really like for rides when I'm mixing paved and dirt roads or when I'm riding a lot of paved to get to dirt roads. While the 38's and 42's are close to each other, the 32's feel much faster on the road and on trail. I think the quickness comes from them being noticeably lighter and maybe more aero. It's enough of a difference to make swapping wheels worthwhile. They inflate to 32mm on gravel rims after a few months of riding them, making them perfect for cyclocross frames, too. I think that all sizes of tire are one of the best value out there, too.

500m through MI in 1 wk - No flats

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I used these (size 38 on 700s) on a bike packing trip this past week through Michigan. 90% road, 10% gravel and single track. These tires worked extremely well. Zero flats even using various pressures on my 65-70lb loaded bike. Unnoticeable resistance on pavement. I kept up with others on urban tires without any issue. When we hit sand or small gravel patches, you could feel the tire slide slightly to the left or right before grabbing and keeping you upright, doing exactly what you would expect from this style tire. I highly recommend these. If you are bike packing, I recommend going with the high viz models that they offer. That’s the only change I’d make. I will be using these for BWR gravel race this October.

6500 miles and not one flat

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I ride primarily road with my Specialized Creo SL pedalec. The tire (38x700) is fast on the road and, because the streets in my neck of the woods are noted for their holes, cracks and rough roads, they are perfect for comfort, safety and speed. Taking turns fast is not an issue at all. I ride them tubeless with sealant. When I first got my Creo SL I ordered road tires (28x700) but, by the time I received them, I decided these tires are what I prefer for my riding conditions. I just replaced the rear tire after 6500 miles with my front tire still showing the Specialized "S" being visible, so there's plenty of miles left in them. I highly recommend these tires if you mostly ride road.

Smooth rolling and puncture resistant

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

700 x 42

Weight:

195

I put the 700 x 42 on for BWR Asheville due to mix of gravel and road and couldn't have been happier with the performance. Ran them tubeless at 38 rear and 36 front. Really pleased.

Solid Performance

Put these on my gravel bike (700x38) for the BWR San Diego- lots of sand. Plenty of others flatted, had tears, these were great. In fact, no flats at all, ran with tubes at ~50-55 psi. Road was good as well, roll resistance was pretty low.