Specialized All Condition Armadillo Elite (£35)
Specialized All Condition Armadillo Elite (£35)
The Specialized All Condition Armadillo Elite has been updated this new design makes it one of the best all-round training tyres around.
The Armadillo Elite offers excellent puncture protection, very good grip in wet and dry conditions, and reasonably retains racy feel, though in our experience it serves up a a fairly harsh ride.
Reliability is key to any winter training tyre and the Armadillo Elite wholly succeeds on that front. The grip is impressive, too, and while the updated Armadillo Elite has a new tread pattern, the dual compound construction is likely to have a great impact.
The Armadillo Elite is available in four widths – 23mm, 25mm, 28mm and 32mm – and, as is the case with any of the tyres here, we’d recommend venturing towards the wider rubber (25mm or, if your frame can accommodate it, 28mm) for additional comfort and traction.
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