Specialized has revamped its line-up of gravel tyres, with a redesigned Pathfinder and Tracer, as well as a new tyre, the Terra, to replace the Rhombus.
We gave you a glimpse of the new Tracer when we spotted it on Sofía Gómez Villafañe's Specialized Crux at the Arizona Belgian Waffle Ride, and it has now been released officially.
The Pathfinder will make gravel racers sit up and take note, too. It is one of the most popular gravel tyres out there and well-suited to fast, hardpack surfaces, but the new tyre comes with some bold claims.
Elsewhere, Specialized has launched new road and MTB tyre ranges, too. You can read more on those via the links below.
- Specialized's new RapidAir TLR is the 'lightest production tubeless road tyre in the world'
- Specialized’s new MTB tyres could be the bargain of 2025
Now, on to the new gravel tyres.
Gravel line-up headlined by the Pathfinder TLR
The Pathfinder, which is Specialized’s gravel tyre designed for hardpack surfaces, has been updated with a new tread pattern.
This is claimed to be 19% more efficient than the old Pathfinder Pro 2BR, although it’s worth noting that Specialized doesn’t offer a comparison to the faster S-Works Pathfinder 2BR.
The tyre uses a blend of Gripton T2 and T5 compounds (the latter for the traction-giving knobs on the shoulders), while Specialized says the modified knob layout helps save 25g in weight.
That said, the new tyre is available in sizes 700x35, 40 and 45c – neither the Pathfinder Pro 2BR nor S-Works Pathfinder 2BR were available in those sizes, so a direct comparison is impossible. A size 700x35c is said to weigh 380g.
The 60 TPI casing is claimed to be optimised for gravel riding, with four plies under the central tread and three at the sidewalls. This is said to contribute to the tyre’s claimed 14% improved puncture resistance versus the old Pro casing.
Specialized Tracer TLR
The Tracer TLR is designed for “mixed-terrain gravel” – Specialized's version of a one-fits-all gravel tyre.
The biggest ‘update’ is to the tread pattern, where Specialized says the broad-set knobs (which are made from the grippier Gripton T5 compound) improve grip and traction.
These knobs are packed more closely together at the central portion in an effort to reduce rolling resistance and cut weight by 65g.
However, it’s unclear which tyre Specialized is comparing the Tracer TLR to, given the Tracer name is new to the brand’s gravel line-up.
It has the same 60 TPI casing layout as the Pathfinder TLR and weighs a claimed 460g in a size 700x40c (700x45c and 50c sizes are also available).
Specialized Terra TLR
Finally, the Terra TLR replaces the Rhombus in Specialized’s gravel tyre line-up and is designed for gnarlier adventure-style riding.
The Gripton T5 tread pattern is more pronounced for additional grip on looser surfaces, although the brand says it's 65g lighter than the Rhombus Pro 2BR.
Once again, this is a hard claim to quantify given the Rhombus Pro 2BR was available in 700x42 and 47c sizes – the Terra TLR is available in 700x45 and 50c widths.
The Terra TLR also features a 60 TPI reinforced casing.
2025 Specialized road and gravel tyre prices
As we've covered elsewhere as part of this wholesale launch from Specialized, the gravel tyres are well-priced against some of their competition.
For example, the Pathfinder TLR costs £45 ($55 / €50), compared to a Continental Terra Speed (£69.95 / $66.95 / €64.99).
Here's the full pricing overview for the road and gravel line-up.
| Tyre model | £ | US$ | € | AU$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Air TLR | £75 | $100 | €90 | $140 |
| S-Works Turbo TLR | £60 | $80 | €75 | $110 |
| Mondo TLR | £55 | $80 | €70 | $110 |
| Mondo | £35 | $55 | €45 | $70 |
| Pathfinder TLR | £45 | $55 | €50 | $90 |
| Terra TLR | £45 | $55 | €50 | $90 |
| Tracer TLR | £45 | $55 | €50 | $90 |
