What Tire Upgrades Are Recommended for the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 and Canyon Ultimate CFR?

Question

What tire upgrades can boost the performance of the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 and Canyon Ultimate CFR bikes more?

Answer 1

For the Canyon Ultimate CFR and the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8, we advise the fitting of 28 mm wide tires. All stock tires have a wide format of, or up to, 25 mm only. However higher tires are possible to fit on the frames, therefore Continental GP5000 S TR or Pirelli P ZERO Race TLRs tires should be used in this case for enhanced comfort and lower risk of punctures. Such touchy tires would enable better performance in more diverse road conditions, optimizing the balance between rolling resistance and traction.

Comments

Nobody talks about the ultimate CFR with Red groupset and ZIPP 353, at 25 inner rim width and with 28mm tires. It seems to me such a compelling package, I'd love to buy one but can't find any review with that spec

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Any Specialized dealer will swop out the Rapide rims (aero) for their climbing rims, the Alpinists, and give you a slight saving, if that is the buyers preference.

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I do not understand why you do not compare the bikes with similar wheels.

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Tubeless on road bikes is already outdated. Benefits are low vs the pain to mount/maintain. Tpu tubes and lighter tires are now the way to go