Specialized All Condition Armadillo Elite tire
The All Condition Armadillo Elite is the most flat-resistant tire available. Impressively though, it has performance characteristics that far exceed many competitor's race tires. Tread pattern offers excellent all-weather traction, and newly-sourced materials for the best puncture protection possible. In terms of ride quality, our Gripton compound is surpassed by none. It provides low rolling resistance and the ultimate in dry and wet condition traction. The All Condition Armadillo Elite is one of the best flat-resistant, high-performance tire on the market.
Features
- Compound: Gripton.
- Flat Protection: Armadillo Elite.
Technologies
Armadillo antiflat technology
At the heart of the new Armadillo is a combination of the company’s Gripton rubber compound, originally developed for race applications, and a new bead-to-bead nylon breaker, ditching the aramid (Kevlar) breaker of previous Armadillos. Its sidewalls are thinner, improving suppleness, while the center of the tread remains thick to maintain durability even with the slightly softer rubber compound.
The result is excellent: a heavy-duty training tire that rides impressively well even during the rain. It’s a highly flat resistant tire you can actually use outside on the worst days of winter.
Gripton compound
The Gripton compound uses 'mostly synthetic rubber reinforced with silicon dioxide', which reduces the amount of energy lost through hysteresis. This basically means less deformation, less heat build-up, and a more efficient tire with improved rolling resistance when compared to natural rubber. The Gripton compound is soft, allowing it to adapt and conform to rough surfaces. It has a durometer of 56 A, making it much softer than other tires, meaning the tire not only conforms to the surface it is rolling over, but also filters vibration, which produces a smoother ride.