{"id":33963,"date":"2022-03-01T18:00:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T17:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=666807"},"modified":"2022-03-01T18:21:16","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T17:21:16","slug":"the-s-works-pathfinder-is-specializeds-lightest-and-fastest-gravel-tyre-yet","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/the-s-works-pathfinder-is-specializeds-lightest-and-fastest-gravel-tyre-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"The S-Works Pathfinder is Specialized\u2019s lightest and fastest gravel tyre yet"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Stan Portus\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 01 March 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Specialized has announced the S-Works Pathfinder, which is claimed to be the brand\u2019s fastest and lightest gravel tyre<\/a> yet.<\/p>\n

Specialized says the new S-Works Pathfinder retains the same tread pattern, tubeless compatibility and tyre casing as its popular Pathfinder Pro gravel tyre but shaves a claimed 210g off the Pro\u2019s weight, while reducing rolling resistance too.<\/p>\n

According to Specialized, this means the S-Works Pathfinder has a claimed 435g weight and is said to be 20 per cent faster than any other gravel tyre the brand has made before.<\/p>\n

With this reduction in weight, one might expect the S-Works Pathfinder to have a limited application and be unable to take on rougher terrain. But Specialized claims the tyre is durable across a variety of surfaces and can withstand harsh impacts.<\/p>\n

The S-Works Pathfinder is currently only available in 700 \u00d7 42mm. It costs \u00a350 \/ $60 \/ AU$95 \/ \u20ac60.<\/p>\n

Speed and traction<\/h2>\n
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The S-Works Pathfinder gravel tyre uses a dual compound for speed and traction.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Specialized says the tread-pattern design \u201crolls fast, with progressively more bite as you lean into a corner\u201d.<\/p>\n

However, in a bid to reduce rolling resistance and mass, Specialized says it has used a lower volume of rubber in the tyre.<\/p>\n

In order to be fast-rolling and provide bite in corners, the tyre features a combination of Specialized\u2019s Gripton rubber compounds. The middle of the tyre has Gripton T5, which is said to be fast-rolling, while the shoulder of the tyre has the grippy Gripton T7 compound.<\/p>\n

Alongside employing different rubber compounds across the tyre, Specialized says it has also used a lower volume in order to reduce rolling resistance and mass.<\/p>\n

These factors are what\u2019s behind Specialized\u2019s \u201c20 per cent faster\u201d claim. However, the brand has not provided data to support this claim at the time of writing.<\/p>\n

Grid Race sidewall and puncture protection<\/h2>\n
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The tyre is said to be able to withstand harsh impacts and sharp stone surfaces.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

As well as employing a new dual-rubber compound, the S-Works Pathfinder has a new cross-woven polyamide sidewall called Grid Race, which Specialized says \u201cimproves tear and puncture resistance while maintaining good elasticity for a supple ride\u201d.<\/p>\n

Despite the sidewall\u2019s lightweight design, it\u2019s said to provide protection from a variety of surfaces, such as flinty gravel and sharp stone, as well as helping prevent tyre collapse in harsh impacts.<\/p>\n

Specialized doesn\u2019t just make claims around the sidewall\u2019s protection. It also says Grid Race helps create a \u201csmooth and confident\u201d contact patch.<\/p>\n

The S-Works Pathfinder uses Specialized\u2019s Black Belt puncture protection, which is the same technology Specialized uses on its S-Works Turbo RapidAir tyres<\/a>. This lightweight, woven layer sits beneath the Pathfinder\u2019s tread to further increase the tyre\u2019s durability.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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