{"product_id":"2026-specialized-ground-control-flex-lite-t5-t7-tlr","title":"2026 Specialized Ground Control Flex Lite T5\/T7 TLR","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eGround Control Flex Lite T5\/T7 TLR\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@import url(https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@400;600;700;800\u0026family=Barlow:wght@300;400;500\u0026display=swap);\n:root {\n --black: #0a0a0a;\n --white: #ffffff;\n --mid: #f5f5f5;\n --border: #e0e0e0;\n --text-muted: #777;\n --text-body: #222;\n --tab-bg: var(--mid);\n --tab-text: var(--text-muted);\n --tab-hover-text: var(--black);\n --tab-hover-border: #aaa;\n --tab-active-bg: var(--black);\n --tab-active-text: var(--white);\n --tab-active-border: var(--black);\n}\n* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n.spur-wrap {\n font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;\n background: var(--white);\n color: var(--black);\n max-width: 1100px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 48px 24px;\n}\n.spur-header {\n display: flex;\n align-items: flex-end;\n justify-content: space-between;\n margin-bottom: 48px;\n border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);\n padding-bottom: 24px;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n gap: 12px;\n}\n.spur-title {\n font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;\n font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 48px);\n font-weight: 800;\n letter-spacing: -0.02em;\n line-height: 1;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n.spur-meta {\n font-size: 12px;\n font-weight: 500;\n letter-spacing: 0.12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--text-muted);\n}\n.spur-tabs {\n display: flex;\n gap: 4px;\n margin-bottom: 32px;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n.spur-tab {\n font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;\n font-size: 14px;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n padding: 10px 24px;\n background: var(--tab-bg);\n color: var(--tab-text);\n border: 1px solid var(--border);\n cursor: pointer;\n transition: all 0.15s;\n border-radius: 2px;\n display: inline-block;\n}\n.spur-tab:hover { color: var(--tab-hover-text); 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}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spur-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spur-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spur-title\"\u003eGround Control Flex Lite T5\/T7\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spur-meta\"\u003eXC \u0026amp; Lite Trail · Tubeless\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spur-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"spur-tab active\" onclick=\"showPanel('desc', this)\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"spur-tab\" onclick=\"showPanel('key', this)\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"spur-tab\" onclick=\"showPanel('specs', this)\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"panel-desc\" class=\"spur-panel active\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-intro\"\u003eVersatile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"desc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGRIPTON T5\/T7 Dual Compound:\u003c\/strong\u003e T5 center for fast rolling and efficiency, T7 shoulders for confident cornering and braking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex Lite 60TPI Casing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized's lightest casing with improved puncture, pinch, and cut resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXC \u0026amp; Lite Trail Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for trails with natural and hardpack terrain — versatile across conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubeless Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower pressures, better traction, no pinch flats on rough terrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile All-Rounder:\u003c\/strong\u003e One tire handles both XC speed and trail grip without switching bikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGround Control Flex Lite T5\/T7 front + rear: Lightweight, fast rolling setup.\u003cbr\u003e\nTrail Control Grid Lite T7 front \/ Ground Control Flex Lite T5\/T7 rear: Balanced speed and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"panel-key\" class=\"spur-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eT5\/T7 — The Best of Both Worlds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eGRIPTON 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eFlex Lite Casing — Lightest with Protection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003ePure XC Speed. Trail Grit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"panel-specs\" class=\"spur-panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-category\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eModel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eGround Control Flex Lite T5\/T7 TLR\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eFront \u0026amp; Rear\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eUse\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eXC \u0026amp; Lite Trail\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eTerrain\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eTrails with natural \/ hardpack terrain\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eTubeless Ready (TLR)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-category\"\u003eTread \u0026amp; Compound\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCompound\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eGRIPTON T5 (center) \/ GRIPTON T7 (shoulder) dual compound\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCasing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e60TPI Flex Lite — lightest casing with puncture, pinch, and cut resistance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-category\"\u003eWeights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weight-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weight-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"size\"\u003e29 x 2.2\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g\"\u003e740g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weight-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"size\"\u003e29 x 2.35\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"g\"\u003e770g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-category\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eFast Rolling\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eGround Control Flex Lite T5\/T7 front + rear\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eBalanced\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eTrail Control Grid Lite T7 front \/ Ground Control Flex Lite T5\/T7 rear\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\nfunction showPanel(id, btn) {\n document.querySelectorAll('.spur-panel').forEach(p =\u003e p.classList.remove('active'));\n document.querySelectorAll('.spur-tab').forEach(t =\u003e t.classList.remove('active'));\n document.getElementById('panel-' + id).classList.add('active');\n btn.classList.add('active');\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Specialized","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 29 x 2.2","offer_id":52011964924224,"sku":"00125-5090","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 29 x 2.35","offer_id":52011964956992,"sku":"00125-5091","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/7487\/5549\/files\/00125-5090_567337c0-3ced-4909-bf76-552bbe44d859.jpg?v=1778788465","url":"https:\/\/spokex.com\/products\/2026-specialized-ground-control-flex-lite-t5-t7-tlr","provider":"SX Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}