The S-Works Turbo 2BR is a boutique, race-oriented tire engineered for minimal rolling resistance and quick acceleration, tuned to match Specialized wheel and bike platforms for a cohesive race setup. Versus the other tires listed it targets the pure racer willing to pay a premium for marginal gains—offering top-tier speed and integration but typically less emphasis on long-haul puncture protection than Continental or Schwalbe.
Lightning roll
Sticky cornering
Lightning roll
Sticky cornering
Review Summary
"The Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR earns praise for its blend of low rolling resistance, strong cornering grip and durable casing, with many riders noting consistent real-world performance after extended use. A few users point out higher price and limited color/size options but overall report high satisfaction."
Featherlight build
2BR (2Bliss Ready) tubeless-ready design engineered for race pressures and fast rolling.
Featherlight build
2BR (2Bliss Ready) tubeless-ready design engineered for race pressures and fast rolling.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The S-Works Turbo 2BR is a boutique, race-oriented tire engineered for minimal rolling resistance and quick acceleration, tuned to match Specialized wheel and bike platforms for a cohesive race setup. Versus the other tires listed it targets the pure racer willing to pay a premium for marginal gains—offering top-tier speed and integration but typically less emphasis on long-haul puncture protection than Continental or Schwalbe.
Lightning roll
Sticky cornering
Featherlight build
2BR (2Bliss Ready) tubeless-ready design engineered for race pressures and fast rolling.
Gripton rubber compound tuned for excellent traction and efficient rolling.
Lightning roll
Sticky cornering
Featherlight build
2BR (2Bliss Ready) tubeless-ready design engineered for race pressures and fast rolling.
Gripton rubber compound tuned for excellent traction and efficient rolling.
$120-180 USD
The Schwalbe Marathon Supreme is the market leader for durability and flat protection on extended rides, featuring a high-mileage carcass and proven puncture belts that outperform race-oriented tires in longevity and reliability. Heavier and slower than the Continental and Vittoria, it nevertheless delivers superior value for endurance cyclists who prioritize minimizing roadside repairs and replacement costs.
Marathon longevity
Bulletproof puncture-protect
Marathon longevity
Bulletproof puncture-protect
Review Summary
"Long-term users commend the Schwalbe Marathon Supreme for exceptional puncture resistance, long tread life and reliable touring/commuting performance, accepting the trade-off of added weight and lower outright speed."
Reflective safety glow!
High-density puncture protection belt designed for maximum durability on rough roads.
Reflective safety glow!
High-density puncture protection belt designed for maximum durability on rough roads.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
The Schwalbe Marathon Supreme is the market leader for durability and flat protection on extended rides, featuring a high-mileage carcass and proven puncture belts that outperform race-oriented tires in longevity and reliability. Heavier and slower than the Continental and Vittoria, it nevertheless delivers superior value for endurance cyclists who prioritize minimizing roadside repairs and replacement costs.
Marathon longevity
Bulletproof puncture-protect
Reflective safety glow!
High-density puncture protection belt designed for maximum durability on rough roads.
Long-lasting tread compound and robust sidewalls favor mileage and reliability over outright speed.
Marathon longevity
Bulletproof puncture-protect
Reflective safety glow!
High-density puncture protection belt designed for maximum durability on rough roads.
Long-lasting tread compound and robust sidewalls favor mileage and reliability over outright speed.
$140-190 USD
Schwalbe Marathon Plus is widely regarded as the benchmark for puncture resistance in road touring, featuring a very thick protective belt that makes flats extremely rare and maximizes touring reliability. It earns its market-leader status by prioritizing near-flatless performance and longevity over weight and speed, offering far greater puncture security than the Panaracer Pasela ProTite and faster wear life than many mid-range tyres, albeit at the cost of higher weight and typically higher price.
Near-flatproof
Supple comfort
Near-flatproof
Supple comfort
Review Summary
"Buyers rave about the Marathon Plus's near-immunity to flats and exceptional longevity; common complaints are its high weight, stiffness, and somewhat reduced rolling speed."
Urban tank
SmartGuard anti-puncture belt provides extremely high resistance to flats
Urban tank
SmartGuard anti-puncture belt provides extremely high resistance to flats
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Schwalbe Marathon Plus is widely regarded as the benchmark for puncture resistance in road touring, featuring a very thick protective belt that makes flats extremely rare and maximizes touring reliability. It earns its market-leader status by prioritizing near-flatless performance and longevity over weight and speed, offering far greater puncture security than the Panaracer Pasela ProTite and faster wear life than many mid-range tyres, albeit at the cost of higher weight and typically higher price.
Near-flatproof
Supple comfort
Urban tank
SmartGuard anti-puncture belt provides extremely high resistance to flats
Hard-wearing tread formulation for very long service life on tours
Near-flatproof
Supple comfort
Urban tank
SmartGuard anti-puncture belt provides extremely high resistance to flats
Hard-wearing tread formulation for very long service life on tours
$50-90 USD
The Grand Prix 5000 is the performance-focused pick for road training, combining Continental's Black Chili compound and Active Comfort tech to deliver low rolling resistance, sharp handling, and reliable puncture protection. It is the fastest and most refined tire in this list, making it worth the premium for riders who want near-race performance during training compared with the heavier, more protection-oriented options. Its technical advantage (better speed and comfort) justifies a higher upfront cost for riders prioritizing time and efficiency on training rides.
Swift rolling
Sticky cornering
Swift rolling
Sticky cornering
Review Summary
"Riders praise the Grand Prix 5000 for its fast rolling, confident wet and dry grip, and comfortable ride with good puncture protection; a few note it can show quicker wear under heavy training."
Puncture defense!
Black Chili compound delivers low rolling resistance with strong wet and dry grip.
Puncture defense!
Black Chili compound delivers low rolling resistance with strong wet and dry grip.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The Grand Prix 5000 is the performance-focused pick for road training, combining Continental's Black Chili compound and Active Comfort tech to deliver low rolling resistance, sharp handling, and reliable puncture protection. It is the fastest and most refined tire in this list, making it worth the premium for riders who want near-race performance during training compared with the heavier, more protection-oriented options. Its technical advantage (better speed and comfort) justifies a higher upfront cost for riders prioritizing time and efficiency on training rides.
Swift rolling
Sticky cornering
Puncture defense!
Black Chili compound delivers low rolling resistance with strong wet and dry grip.
Vectran Breaker layer offers high puncture protection with minimal weight penalty.
Swift rolling
Sticky cornering
Puncture defense!
Black Chili compound delivers low rolling resistance with strong wet and dry grip.
Vectran Breaker layer offers high puncture protection with minimal weight penalty.
$160-260 USD