When the ground is soft or the mud is real, the S-Works Terra 2Bliss Ready Tire is made for cyclocross racers who want to keep the speed, high, the traction practical and take advantage of the versatility of lower pressure, supple tires without the mess and hassle of tubular glue. While feasible for some gravel racing events where a narrower, lower volume tire might be a decent choice, gravel races are often harsher with more abrasive conditions over a day-long event where a lighter tire might not be quite durable enough compared to a 45-60 minute cross race. That said, in addition to a light and supple 120 TPI casing, featuring a grippy T7 GRIPTON® compound, the S-Works Terrais also equipped with a new GRID RACE sidewall protection- a lightweight cross-woven polyamide mesh material that is tear and puncture resistant but still very elastic for a supple ride ideal as a cross campaign tire option.

While the tread pattern of the Terra is more open and aggressive, the variously shaped tread knobs still offer some speed while prioritizing rough grip and traction with good durability. They can grab hold in flattened grass, rip through mud or provide excellent hold on softer ground. That is one reason a cross racer may opt for an S-Works Terra up front with a faster tire like the Tracer out back. Options are good, and the variability of course conditions throughout a racing day may force a re-evaluation by a rider whose class goes off later in the day. The GRIPTON T7 rubber compound provides grip in all course conditions and will give you confidence on every race lap. It also wears moderately well and has lower rolling resistance and good durability. It is the ideal mix for racing where tires take a beating but still need to be fast and offer real grip. And, when you factor in the the sidewall protection, running lower tubeless pressures will give you a larger footprint with this 33mm tire, which is crucial for the mixed surface transitions and off-camber tracks and corners prolific in cross racing. Having the GRID RACE protection means you receive the best combination of abrasion resistance, low weight, and speed, all while maintaining a responsive feel at any wheel angle. A strong 2Bliss bead holds to the rim at low tire pressures, and the tire cross-section is designed to meet the UCI rule of 33mm Width as Measured on a wide, modern rim shape.