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Specialized Hemisphere Armadillo Tire
Product DescriptionOur highly durable, wide profile recreational tire with Armadillo puncture protection for trouble free commuting and touring in all weather and road conditions.
User Reviews
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coop.
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: May 18, 2012 Strengths: none? Weaknesses: only 140 miles 4 flats lol,not impressed ,over priced?100 dollars wasted on 2 tires... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: ROAD-STREET Price Paid: $100.00 Purchased At: REDLANDS CALIF....  
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Migue Lott
a Cross Country Rider
from Lake Charles, LA Date Reviewed: January 28, 2012 Strengths: bulletproof flat resistance! Ride nicely. They look as tough as they are. Weaknesses: On the heavy side, Can be a little hard to mount depending on the rim. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Sam Houston Jones State Park Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Similar Products Used: Panaracer Pasela tour guard 26 x 1.5. Bike Setup: 1984 Schwinn Sierra mtb set up as a touring/commuter. 2009 Specialized hard rock wheels(8 speed) Shimano Deore LX grey rear derailleur, Shimano 105 brake levers and bar end shifters. Honey Brooks B.17 saddle. Cinelli tan natural cork wrap. Yeah, it's a Surly LHT wannabe, but does everything I want it to, and more.
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John T.
a Cross Country Rider
from Madrid, Spain Date Reviewed: July 23, 2011 Strengths: As close to puncture-proof as I have ever seen. These tires ride over glass and other sharp objects that would flatten cheaper tires. Well worth the additional expense if you are tired of fixing flats. Weaknesses: They can feel a bit heavy when you first start riding on them, but you get used to it quickly when you realize that you have armor in your tires. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All over Madrid Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $90.00 Purchased At: Mammoth Mountain Bik Similar Products Used: Cheaper brands Bike Setup: Standard mountain bike
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danalo78
a Cross Country Rider
from Silver Spring, MD Date Reviewed: May 19, 2011 Strengths: I was getting flat tires on my original tires every couple of months. One time I even got a flat right after getting the tube replaced! I put these on and haven't looked back. They are tough and I've had no problems. After about 2000 miles I did just get a flat this AM. But I figure I got my use out of them and they have not had any issue up till this point Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anywhere Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $38.00 Purchased At: City Bikes DC Bike Setup: 2010 Specialized Crosstrail Sport
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Keith
a Weekend Warrior
from Geneva, AL, USA Date Reviewed: December 23, 2007 Strengths: BULLETPROOF! I started riding my hybrid approximately 3 months ago to get back into shape and lose weight. I started at 315lbs. And was getting flats once and sometimes twice a week, riding the local roadways around our small town in southern Alabama (ALOT of broken glass and road debris) I'm riding 15 miles a day now (Everday) and I'm down to 250lbs. I have 500 miles on these tires and not ONE flat!!!! That's incredible! You can't truly appreciate that, without being me. ;-) Anyhow the *NEW* Hemisphere is hard to beat... I don't believe I'll ever run any other tire. It was worth EVERY cent @ $37.00 each. I've had a roofing nail pierce the very outer edge of the tread and rode home without even knowing it was there.. Pulled it out and no damage. Brought home a thumb tack which merely squished/bent against the tread without penetration. Phenomenal! Weaknesses: NONE noted Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $37.00 Purchased At: Specialized.com Similar Products Used: First time using Kevlar tires. Tried using SLIME tubes with absolutely no luck. Bike Setup: Motobecane Jubilee DLX.
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John
from Jupiter, FL USA Date Reviewed: November 20, 2006 Strengths: smooth ride on road Weaknesses: none that I know of Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $25.00 Bike Setup: Specialized S-Works Carbon
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Bill
a Cross Country Rider
from Saint Paul, MN USA Date Reviewed: October 6, 2006 Strengths: No flats for 4000 miles on either front or rear tire Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $25.00 Similar Products Used: Cant remember Bike Setup: Raleigh M50, nothing special 
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Paul W
from Winchester Date Reviewed: November 13, 2005 Strengths: quiet on the road, hard wearing. about 2000miles on them and still well defined. Weaknesses: heavy. still get punctures. am changing to a pair of skinny conti's GP 26x1" which come recommended. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: South Downs Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: 45 Similar Products Used: schwalbe city slickers Bike Setup: klein attitude (pre-trek) with rolf propel and xtr. z3 bombers with stiff springs
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david wiwierski
a Weekend Warrior
from winnipeg, manitoba, canada Date Reviewed: August 5, 2005 Strengths: flat resistant Weaknesses: sidewall failure Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Purchased At: $50 cdn Similar Products Used: continental travel contact, maxiss wormdrive Bike Setup: 2003 devinci coyote
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Joseph Arechiga
a Weekend Warrior
from Sun Valley, CA, USA Date Reviewed: June 6, 2005 Strengths: I commute 22 miles per day to work and back. On the days when the street cleaner would go by all the shrapnel on the street would be pointing up and puncture my old tires regularly. I've put about 300 miles on my Armadillo's and not a flat yet. I'm also heavy, 250 lbs., and they handle my weight with flying colors and grip well on dry and wet pavement. I wish I would have tried these years ago!!! They were very easy to install as well. A little dishawashing detergent on the bead with water and I didn't even need tire irons. Weaknesses: None! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Commute to Work Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $32.00 Purchased At: Specialized Web Similar Products Used: Other Kevlar tires but they punctured regularly. Bike Setup: Diamond Back mountain bike with my Armadillo tires.
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Erik W
a Weekend Warrior
from Aiea, HI Date Reviewed: March 19, 2005 Strengths: Unbelievable ride, flat-proof Weaknesses: price, but what else do you expect from Specialized and Kevlar Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $29.00 Purchased At: The Bike Shop Similar Products Used: Stock tires Bike Setup: 05 stumpjumper, Ritchey WCS Rizer OS
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Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Gold Coast, Australia Date Reviewed: February 15, 2005 Strengths: Grabs onto basically any surface(hardpack) as long as you have plenty of air in the tyres. Have never had one flat in a year. Weaknesses: Hard to get on and off the rims, this is probably due to the hard compound on the tread. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: Other tyres can't even compare to these puppies. Bike Setup: Specialized FSR 'Comp' 2000 Model.
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Date Reviewed: December 21, 2004 Strengths: Unbeleivable flat protection. Excellent speed, holds high pressure consistentally. Weaknesses: Pretty hefty price once imported to Australia (that's $60 USD PER TYRE). Of course it is a semi-slick, so it's no good for trails (but that's not really a weakness). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: JT Cycles Similar Products Used: Mr Tuffy, Slime Bike Setup: 03 Specialized Rockhopper Disc
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Android
a Weekend Warrior
from Vienna, VA Date Reviewed: September 22, 2004 Strengths: Thus far, immunity to the assorted junk that ends up on the trail... glass, sticks, and rocks. Teh other bonus is the high pressure that helps decrease the rolling resistance. Weaknesses: Weight is all I can think of. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: W & OD Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $30.00 Bike Setup: Trek 3700
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Patrick
a Weekend Warrior
from StL, Missouri Date Reviewed: August 22, 2004 Strengths: Incredible flat resistance. Low rolling resistance. Traction under most circumstances. Weaknesses: Price? Weight? Can be tough to mount. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: specialized.com Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: kona hoss, basically stock.
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