Specialized

All Condition Armadillo Clincher Tire

Easy Install

The tires were a great fit—- very easy to install. I could not find arrow indicators but the tread made it obvious.

Defective item

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

700 x 28

One of the tires I received had a tiny wire sticking out of the inner wall thus puncturing my inner tube multiple times. It may have been factory defect but should have been checked by your company before selling it to customers.

Tall profile sits higher on rim

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

The Armadillo is a seemingly indestructible, but note if you're sizing up, these have a taller profile. I've been running 26mm Armadillos on my SL4 Tarmac for wet training rides, and recently sized up from 25 to 28mm with S-Works Turbo T5s on my carbon rims, and loved the ride feel! So, I thought I'd do the same with these, but nope! Where the Turbos leave ~3-4mm to spare to the downtube, the Armadillos ended up tight against it. No luck. So I'm back to the 26s. (the Tarmac has a very tight 405mm chain stay, so your mileage may vary)

They ship shaped, not folded

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

These tires are shipped in their regular shape, not folded, which makes them easier to get on the rim. I've used these for cross-country bike touring, commuting and competing in triathlons with questionable road conditions. These are my go-to tires.