Specialized
- Average rating
- 3.1 / 5
- Products
- 8
- Expert reviews
- 8
Products
Latest expert reviews
4/5
“Specialized’s Cotton TLR is a brilliant road-racing tyre, even if its slightly undersized relative to the competition”
- +Beautiful polycotton construction
- +luxurious ride feel
- +very low rolling resistance
- −Narrower than labelled
- −initially poor air retention
- −relatively expensive at real-world prices
BikeRadar · Simon von Bromley · 5 Nov 2026 · Read the full review ↗
3.5/5
“A light, secure and well-featured trail helmet with strong safety credentials, but pressure from the rear cradle and only mid-pack ventilation mean it can't compete with the best lids”
- +Light, compact and secure on rough descents
- +excellent straps, Fidlock buckle and eyewear storage
- +strong safety feature package for the price
- −Unpadded rear cradle can create pressure on longer rides
- −BOA dial is small and fiddly with gloves
- −ventilation is decent rather than class-leading
BikeRadar · Luke Marshall · 30 Jul 2026 · Read the full review ↗
4.5/5
“A safe choice for aggressive riders seeking grip and support at a good price”
- +Familiar handling
- +good support at regular pressures
- +trustworthy dry-to- intermediate grip
- −Modest rolling speed
- −not as plush-feeling as the Schwalbe or Nutrak
- −less convincing in soft muck
BikeRadar · Luke Marshall · 20 Jul 2026 · Read the full review ↗
Specialized · road bikes
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 AXS first-ride
“The Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 remains one of the best all-rounder race bikes, but it's only a modest upgrade over the SL8 and spec customisations should be guaranteed at this price”
- +Fast
- +light
- +engaging and reactive handling
- −Expensive
- −improvements hard to discern while riding
- −‘only’ 32mm of tyre clearance
- −spec customisation options still not guaranteed
BikeRadar · Simon von Bromley · 30 Jun 2026 · Read the full review ↗
“It's expensive, but Specialized’s latest Crux is a hugely impressive gravel race bike, and a potential ‘quiver killer’”
- +Fast
- +light
- +excellent contact points
- +bags of tyre clearance
- −Front end is still firm for a gravel bike
- −expensive
BikeRadar · Simon von Bromley · 28 May 2026 · Read the full review ↗
Specialized · hybrid bikes
Specialized Sirrus X 2.0
“The ride position and handling push the Sirrus X far beyond being just a ‘town bike’”
- +Handling
- +speed
- +so much fun to ride
- −Not the best value
BikeRadar · Warren Rossiter · 3 Apr 2026 · Read the full review ↗
Specialized · reviews
Specialized Aethos 2 Pro Di2
Reviewed at £7
- +Lightweight
- +sensible geometry
- +smooth-feeling
- −Expensive
- −top-tier wheelset reserved for S-Works buyers
BikeRadar · Ashley Quinlan · 2 Oct 2025 · Read the full review ↗
4.5/5
“This is an ongoing review and the score is subject to change as Rob spends more time on the bike”
- +New e*thirteen Sidekick hub feels great so far
- +Maxxis High Roller III could be my new favourite tyre
- +summer trail conditions couldn't have been better
- −Matt finish of the frame is almost impossible to clean properly
BikeRadar · Robin Weaver · 18 Sept 2025 · Read the full review ↗
4/5
“I would have liked to see wider tyres specced and the saddle wasn’t to my taste, but I had a great time riding the new Diverge 4”
- +Confidence-inspiring geometry
- +up-to-date-tyre clearance
- +neat frame storage
- +cheaper than the previous Expert model
- −Tyre spec doesn’t line up with updated geometry
- −headset top cap below the Future Shock rattles a little
- −Power saddle feels a bit too racey
- −lack of Future Shock adjustment
BikeRadar · Ollie Smith · 9 Sept 2025 · Read the full review ↗