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    Ground Control Grid 2Bliss Ready T7 Soil Searching

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    The Ground Control Grid 2Bliss Ready T7 Soil Searching uses an extremely versatile tread pattern which can be used from cross country race to trail, it rolls fast with exceptional amounts of confidence and grip. Our Block-In-Block design uses a taller adaptable inner block to pierce the ground and claw for traction. The larger outer structure supports the inner block for additional speed, traction, support and stable handling. The GRID casing provides a light and supple trail construction with additional sidewall protection for durability and sidewall stability. To top off this build we use our T7 compound to maximize grip and damping. Teaming with Soil Searching, we designed this tan sidewall version to mimic colors in nature to connect our tire even more with the trail. Proceeds benefit Soil Searching which feeds the roots of mountain biking by sponsoring trail builders, hosting dig days, spearheading fundraisers, and providing trail development and maintenance grants.

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    • 4.8
    • 29 Reviews

    Great Performance and Looks

    Really happy with these tires on my Rockhopper. Perfect blend of versatile performance on all terrain and they looks great! Super fast shipping from the great folks at specialized.com a bonus!


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    Steve

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    Great tire

    Handles fast xc and semi gnarly tech terrain well at high speeds. Have these on multiple bikes. Casing feels durable and light. Cornering control is predictable

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    Wilfred P.

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    Dig the Ground Control

    Not going to lie, I originally bought the tires for the color. But dang I love these tires. Get up to speed fast, rolls east and grips great. Great trail bike/single track tire. Running this on a 23’ Stumpy, front and rear.


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    Todd

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    Grips ‘n Rips

    I run these front and rear on a Orbea Occam (specialized, I love y’all, but your bikes cost too much). Perfect tire for Florida trails as a good compromise between rolling resistance and grip, and they don’t wash out in sand (within reason). They even handled Black Mountain in Pisgah with no problems. P.S.- bring back the alloy Epic.

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    Austin

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    Excellent Trail / XC tyre

    These tyres in 2.35/ T7 compound/Grid make for an excellent and surprisingly fast rolling trail tyre. Very fast ! They are almost XC in speed yet have enough general bike to handle blue to black trails. The casing lacks support and the edge knobs lack bite in heavier/gnalier terrain but that is not their purpose. Adding Cushcore allows them to be pushed somewhat harder if required. As a comparison they have better feel, precision and grip than say a Maxxis Rekon and roll faster too. They are a step below the control provided by say a Maxxis DHR2 in maxterra but really not all that far behind. Very impressed.

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    professed

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    Grips and rolls

    Grips and rolls

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    Michael M.

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    Great rubber

    This tire just about exceeded my expectations. After trying a few different front tires, the Ground Control Grid T7 provides reliable grip, great rolling speed, and the casing has so far held up against jagged rocks, wet roots, and some smaller drops. I pair this with a T7 Grid Fast Trak on the back for a very smooth rolling rubber setup on my Ibis Ripley here in the southwest. From town rides to the high country, this tire performs. Would recommend, especially for the price!

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    Cody C.

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    Call me crazy

    Call me crazy, but I am running these front and rear on a Stumpjumper EVO Carbon Comp. From the gnarliest trail in Pisgah to the fastest flow I can find. I can hit any of it at full speed and not even question what traction I may have. They grip and will hookup. They are fast both up and down. I absolutely love these tires.


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    T

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    Awesome tire, great flat protection

    Great tire for aggressive XC riding. Plus, rode the Colorado Trail on a set of these and didn't get a single flat.

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    Spencer

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    Excellent tire!

    Enduro bro who recently picked up an Ibis Ripley for XC style riding. Running these front and rear. Tires have super grip on all terrain, fast rolling and lightweight! Tan sidewall looks killer! Definitely recommend. A++

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    Scotty G.

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