Verified purchaser
Feel very similar to GP5000, which were my previous fastest tyres, but these are better looking with the tan walls, I always use latex tubes, no issues with punctures or cuts after a few 1000kms, great tyres, expensive though.
Product Details
Specialized Turbo Cotton Tyre
The Specialized S-Works Turbo Cotton Clincher Tyre offers the lowest rolling resistance of any tyre the American manufacturer has ever produced. The ultra-supple 320 TPI polycotton casing and the Gripton synthetic dual-compound rubber combine to provide a truly amazing level of efficiency and an exceedingly low rolling resistance.
Peak Performance with the S Works Turbo Cotton
Alongside this very low rolling resistance, the supple construction produces a super-silky-smooth ride quality that offers riders a wonderfully tactile road feel alongside a smooth-rolling feel over rough road surfaces.
As a cotton tyre, it wears relatively quickly and is best kept dry for optimal performance. Nevertheless, this clincher tyre is for riders who want speed and ride quality above all else.
The Hell of the North version is designed for the cobbles of Ronde Van Vlaanderen and Paris-Roubaix and features the same tread design as the S-Works Turbo Hell of the North Tubular version—adding to Specialized's collection of the world's fastest tyres.
Specialized Turbo Cotton Design
The overall design supports you with more traction and comfort, and in the end, will give you more speed compared to other tyres. The supple 320 TPI, cotton casing supplies you with a 15% improvement in damping and with the help of GRIPTON® compound, offers 20% less rolling resistance over previous tyres used on rough roads. And for adding protection, our BlackBelt puncture-protection protects against flats.
Features
- Casing: 320 TPI Polycotton
- Bead: foldable / clincher
- Compound: GRIPTON
- Flat Protection: BlackBelt
- Wheel size: 700
- 700 x 24mm size: Recommended inflation pressure - 115-125psi / Manufacturer claimed weight - 220 grams
- 700 x 26mm size: Recommended inflation pressure - 95-115psi / Manufacturer claimed weight - 240 grams
- 700 x 28mm size: Recommended inflation pressure - 85-95psi / Manufacturer claimed weight - 260 grams
Specifications
- Discipline Compatibility
- Road
- Inner Tube Required
- Yes
- Tires [Width]
- 24 mm, 28 mm
- Tubeless Ready
- No
- Wheel Size
- 700C
- Casing Type
- Reinforced
- Family
- Specialized S-Works
- Glue Required
- No
- Intended Use
- Performance
- Rim Compatibility
- Road
- Tires [Maker]
- Specialized
- Product code
- 355825 / 54296213651802
Reviews
4.7
Value of Product
Quality of Product
Verified purchaser
One reason why I love this tyre: it does not make your fingers bleed when you are putting it on
Shipping & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £50. Orders are dispatched within 1-2 working days and typically arrive 1-2 working days later.
Return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Return postage is £3.50.
Q & A
18 questions answered
Hi - I have Roval CLX 64 rim brake wheelset - would these tyres fit this wheelset (what is the best size - 26mm)? Are they tubeless ready tyres or would I use an inner tube? Thanks
I have Roval clx50 that did have the TC 26c fitted, I have now got TC 24c on them due to extra frame clearance on 2nd bike, the 24c are narrower but still work fine, slightly harder ride but I don't mind that as they still feel fast, also 25gms each lighter than the 26c.
Hello, These wheels were designed around the 24mm tyres for optimum aerodynamics, however, we tend to recommend going for the 26mm width. These tyres are not tubeless, so would require an inner tube. Many Thanks Liam
Hi there I'm looking to buy these S work cotton tyres as they look stunning, however I have a couple of questions. Will the 28mm fit on to my rims? I have the Roval CLX 50's and would they be recommended for my weight 110kg Thanks in advance
Hi Liam Thank you for your reply. I am really excited to be buying these because they really give your bike a different look. Many thanks
Hello, I can confirm that these would work no problem for you, and would fit CLX50 wheels in a 28mm absolutely fine. Many Thanks Liam
Is the 28mm the 'Hell of the North' version of the Turbo Cottons?
Yes it is, has a different (both wider and possibly thicker I think) tread to the other sizes. Incredibly comfortable and have had only one puncture in about 2000 miles.
About Specialized
Innovate or die.
Founded in California in 1974, Specialized began with a simple promise: serious riders deserve serious gear. Half a century later, the brand still funds its own wind tunnel, builds its own carbon, and tests every bike with the world's best so that you ride your own best.
The first production mountain bike. The first cycling-specific shoes. FACT carbon, the Win Tunnel, S-Works. Specialized has a habit of building the things the rest of cycling ends up copying.