2026 Specialized All Condition Armadillo Elite

All Condition Armadillo EliteAll Condition Armadillo EliteRoad Training / Commuting GRIPTON 120 TPI FoldableDescriptionKey FeaturesSpecifications

The All Condition Armadillo Elite is the most flat-resistant tire available with performance that far exceeds many competitor’s race tires. The tread pattern offers excellent all-weather traction, with newly-sourced materials for the best puncture protection possible. GRIPTON compound provides low rolling resistance and the ultimate in dry and wet condition traction. Without hyperbole, it’s the best flat-resistant, high-performance tire Specialized has ever made.

• GRIPTON Compound: Low rolling resistance, ultimate dry and wet traction surpassed by none.
• Armadillo Elite Flat Protection: Most flat-resistant tire available, newly-sourced puncture-resistant materials.
• 120 TPI Casing: Dense, supple casing that balances durability with performance.
• Folding Bead: Lighter than wire bead, easy tubeless mounting.
• All-Weather Traction: Excellent grip in dry and wet conditions.
• 5 Sizes: 700 x 23mm through 700 x 32mm race, training, and endurance setups.

Use: Road training, year-round commuting, performance riding where flats ruin your day. The Armadillo Elite combines GRIPTON’s race-proven performance with Armadillo-level flat protection.

GRIPTON Race-Proven, No CompromisesGRIPTON is Specialized’s flagship road compound used on their fastest racing tires. The difference from standard training compounds is significant: GRIPTON rolls faster, grips harder in corners, and performs in both dry and wet. The Armadillo Elite puts this compound behind Armadillo-level puncture protection you get race performance without the flat risk that makes races unwinnable.Armadillo Elite vs Standard ArmadilloThe “Armadillo Elite” is the top-tier Armadillo construction newly-sourced puncture-resistant materials and the “most flat-resistant tire available” in Specialized’s lineup. The tradeoff vs pure race tires: 285-430g depending on size (vs 240-280g for race-only tires). But if you’ve ever DNF’d a ride due to a flat, you know the math changes when reliability matters.5 Sizes Pick Your Priority700x23mm at 285g is the race-day choice. 700x25mm at 315g is the most popular training size. 700x28mm and up are endurance-focused 32mm at 430g for rough roads, cobblestones, or year-round riding where comfort and flat resistance matter more than speed.GeneralModelAll Condition Armadillo ElitePositionFront & RearUseRoad training, year-round commuting, performance ridingTerrainAll road conditions dry, wet, rough pavement, chip sealTypeFoldable Clincher (Tubeless-compatible)Tread & CompoundCompoundGRIPTON low rolling resistance, ultimate dry and wet tractionCasing120 TPI dense, supple, performance-focused constructionBeadFoldable lighter than wire, easy tubeless mountingFlat ProtectionArmadillo Elite most flat-resistant tire available, newly-sourced puncture-resistant materialsWeights & Pressure700x23mm285g700x25mm315g700x28mm350g700x30mm400g700x32mm430gPSI Range700x23/25mm: 110-125 psi 700×28/30/32mm: 85-95 psifunction showPanel(id, btn) { document.querySelectorAll(‘.spur-panel’).forEach(p => p.classList.remove(‘active’)); document.querySelectorAll(‘.spur-tab’).forEach(t => t.classList.remove(‘active’)); document.getElementById(‘panel-‘ + id).classList.add(‘active’); btn.classList.add(‘active’);}