Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Tire
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Why We Like The Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2Bliss Tire
As the gravel segment of cycling grows, tires like the Pathfinder make it easier to find the proper setup. Fast-rolling and efficient with lots of grip thanks to the GRIPTON rubber compound, we happily spec this tire on our gravel bikes for off-road adventures.
Details
- Take to the dirt with Specialized's go-to gravel tire
- GRIPTON rubber compound is grippy and rolls fast
- Tread pattern grips confidently on hardpack, medium, and loose roads
- 120 TPI casing offers a supple ride without sacrificing durability
- Endurant casing and BlackBelt protection layer resist flatting
- Item #SCQ00C0
- Compound
- GRIPTON
- Size
- 700 x 32mm, 700 x 38mm, 700 x 42mm, 700 x 47mm
- Type
- tubeless-ready
- TPI
- 120
- PSI
- 50-80
- Bead
- folding
- Claimed Weight
- [700 x 38mm] 1lb 1oz (480g), [700 x 42mm] 1lb 3oz (540g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 2 year
- Activity
- gravel
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 15 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSeptember 25, 2024
Specialized Pathfinder Pro
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Put the Pathfinder Pros in 47 on my Stigmata for The WYO 131 gravel race. This route is 131 miles long with 10K of climbing. A probably 20 miles of pavement and a combination of smooth fast gravel and some chunky hard climbs. These tires seemed fast and surprisingly stable in the softer stuff. I liked the smooth strip for the pavement but the side lugs gave great holding power in gravel corners. 47 width gave a smooth ride. I am sticking with these tires.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
August 29, 2024
Good for both pavement and gravel
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Versatile, rugged tire good for both pavement and gravel. They wear well and appear to have good puncture resistance. I had them in 700 x 38 and upgraded to 700 x 42 to handle some more rugged terrain. They did great on both packed and loose gravel.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
August 13, 2024
As good as they say
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Big fan. There are a lot of good online reviews and videos and these tires are in fact awesome. Soft, grippy, yet still fast. I hope they never discontinue them.
July 20, 2024
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!
July 13, 2024
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.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
July 11, 2024
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.
February 22, 2024
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.
November 29, 2022
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.
June 20, 2022
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.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
November 26, 2021
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.
Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com
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