Specialized Pathfinder Pro Review

But the biggest head scratcher is the 38mm pathfinder pro rubber it s far too asphalt focused for my liking.

Specialized pathfinder pro review. These seat up well and stay inflated mounted up to both the bontrager aeolus pro 3v and roval clx 32 650b carbon clinchers. The latest tire in specialized s adventure lineup is the pathfinder and it s designed to bridge the gap between their very fast rolling minimally treaded sawtooth and the knobbier for a gravel tire tracer in fact they say it s for rides when you re rolling on road and off in roughly equal parts. And this new pathfinder pro from specialized is a fast rolling tyre that is good for tackling rough roads and dry hardpack gravel. After testing both flavors of tire in a variety of conditions i m a fan.

There s an increasing choice in tyres designed for mixing it up on and off road as the gravel and adventure market grows and this new pathfinder pro from specialized is a fast rolling tyre that is good for tackling rough roads and dry hardpack gravel trails. I m already confidently heading into sbt grvl with the 700 38 s. Specialized offers the pathfinder in a choice of 38 and 42mm widths in 700c size or an on trend 650b x 47mm option for those liking the small. 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 review is here specialized pathfinder pro 2bliss ready tyre 42. The specialized pathfinder pro 700c tire is all about finding the path you want to take. Specialized pathfinder pro 2bliss ready tire the specialized pathfinder strikes a happy medium between low rolling resistance and capable traction on loose gravel and dirt. Specialized pathfinder pro 2bliss ready tyre.

The brand s new pathfinder pro. April 24 2019. Its a highly versatile tire that offers fast rolling exceptional grip in the dirt and a lot of. Even on just asphalt i could tell right away that the pathfinder pro was more supple.

Gravel tires perform well on and off the road and just about wherever you want to ride. Specialized pathfinder pro installed on 29 fsa ns wheel. Once setup i took the new tubeless setup for a spin. Born in the american midwest gravel riding is one of the fastest growing styles of cycling.

Still not as supple as the horizon but a better ride nonetheless. You have a smooth center for faster rolling on pavement but for the dedicated gravel bike in specialized s creo lineup i wanted more grip especially on the boneyard bumps and washboard that most gravel rides feature.