2026 Specialized Ground Control Flex Lite T5/T7 TLR
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2026 Specialized Ground Control Flex Lite T5/T7 TLR

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Ground Control Flex Lite T5/T7 TLR
Ground Control Flex Lite T5/T7
XC & Lite Trail · Tubeless

Versatile all-rounder for fast rolling and grip. The Ground Control Flex Lite T5/T7 is built for XC and trail riders who want speed without sacrificing grip. The fast-rolling T5 center boosts efficiency and tread life, while grippy T7 shoulders deliver confident cornering and braking. Previously you had to choose between full T5 speed or full T7 traction — now you get both. Race-ready performance with trail confidence in one tire.

  • GRIPTON T5/T7 Dual Compound: T5 center for fast rolling and efficiency, T7 shoulders for confident cornering and braking.
  • Flex Lite 60TPI Casing: Specialized's lightest casing with improved puncture, pinch, and cut resistance.
  • XC & Lite Trail Ready: Built for trails with natural and hardpack terrain — versatile across conditions.
  • Tubeless Ready: Lower pressures, better traction, no pinch flats on rough terrain.
  • Versatile All-Rounder: One tire handles both XC speed and trail grip without switching bikes.

Recommended Pairings:
Ground Control Flex Lite T5/T7 front + rear: Lightweight, fast rolling setup.
Trail Control Grid Lite T7 front / Ground Control Flex Lite T5/T7 rear: Balanced speed and durability.

T5/T7 — The Best of Both Worlds
GRIPTON T5 in the center delivers Specialized's fastest rolling compound for maximum efficiency on straights and flat sections. GRIPTON T7 on the shoulders provides the grip you need for confident cornering and braking. The dual compound design means you no longer have to choose between full T5 speed or full T7 traction — Ground Control Flex Lite gives you both in one tire.
Flex Lite Casing — Lightest with Protection
The 60TPI Flex Lite casing is Specialized's lightest construction with improved puncture, pinch, and cut resistance. It's fast, supple, and compliant — absorbing trail vibration better than heavier casings while maintaining the durability needed for mixed XC/trail riding. Compared to Grid Lite or Grid Trail, Flex Lite is the lightweight champion of the lineup.
Pure XC Speed. Trail Grit.
The Ground Control Flex Lite is Specialized's most versatile XC tread — fast rolling with trail-ready grip and control. The center knobs are oriented for low rolling resistance, while the shoulder knobs are shaped and spaced to bite into corners on natural and hardpack terrain. It's the tire to reach for when you want one tire that does it all.
General
Model
Ground Control Flex Lite T5/T7 TLR
Position
Front & Rear
Use
XC & Lite Trail
Terrain
Trails with natural / hardpack terrain
Type
Tubeless Ready (TLR)
Tread & Compound
Compound
GRIPTON T5 (center) / GRIPTON T7 (shoulder) dual compound
Casing
60TPI Flex Lite — lightest casing with puncture, pinch, and cut resistance
Weights
29 x 2.2"
740g
29 x 2.35"
770g
Recommended Pairings
Fast Rolling
Ground Control Flex Lite T5/T7 front + rear
Balanced
Trail Control Grid Lite T7 front / Ground Control Flex Lite T5/T7 rear

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