Specialized Mondo Folding Endurance Clincher Tire GRIPTON T5 700c Black

Specialized Mondo Folding Endurance Tire

GRIPTON T5 | 120 TPI | Clincher / Tube-Type | 700c

The Specialized Mondo Folding Endurance Tire combines fast rolling performance, dependable grip, and robust puncture protection for riders putting in serious road and all-road mileage. Designed as a high-performance tube-type clincher, Mondo Folding provides the simplicity and serviceability of a traditional inner tube setup without sacrificing speed.

A durable 120 TPI three-ply casing with puncture-resistant reinforcement helps protect against flats, while Specialized's GRIPTON T5 compound balances rolling speed, durability, and confident grip across changing road conditions.

Built for everything from high-mileage training and endurance rides to rough pavement and light off-road use, Mondo Folding is a dependable choice when speed and reliability matter.

Available from Stage 21 Bikes, your trusted source for genuine Specialized components, replacement parts, and performance accessories.

Key Features

• High-performance folding endurance clincher tire
• Designed specifically for use with inner tubes
• Fast rolling for road and all-road endurance riding
• GRIPTON T5 rubber compound
• 120 TPI three-ply casing
• Integrated puncture-resistant strips
• Excellent balance of speed, grip, and durability
• Suitable for pavement and light off-road terrain
• Folding bead construction
• Available in 26mm, 28mm, and 32mm widths

Specifications

• Brand: Specialized
• Model: Mondo Folding
• Use: All-Road / Endurance
• Terrain: Pavement / Light Off-Road
• Wheel Size: 700c
• Tire Type: Folding Clincher
• Tube Compatibility: Tube-Type
• Tubeless Ready: No
• Casing: 120 TPI, 3-Ply
• Puncture Protection: Puncture-Resistant Strips
• Compound: GRIPTON T5
• Color: Black

Available Sizes & MPNs

Recommended Wheel Pairings

Specialized recommends Mondo for use with performance wheel platforms including:

• Roval Rapide
• Roval Alpinist
• Roval Terra

Always verify tire width, rim compatibility, and frame clearance before installation.

Mondo Folding vs. Mondo TLR

The Mondo Folding is the tube-type version of the Mondo endurance tire. It is designed for riders who prefer the straightforward installation, roadside serviceability, and traditional patch-and-ride convenience of an inner tube system.

For riders specifically looking for a tubeless setup, choose the Mondo TLR version instead.

Ideal For

• Endurance road riding
• High-mileage training
• Gran fondos and long-distance events
• Rough pavement
• Light all-road riding
• Riders who prefer traditional inner tubes
• Off-season training where durability and puncture protection are priorities

Why Choose the Specialized Mondo Folding?

Mondo Folding is built for riders who want a fast endurance tire without giving up the reliability of a conventional clincher setup. Its GRIPTON T5 compound, reinforced 120 TPI casing, and puncture protection provide the combination of speed, grip, durability, and easy roadside serviceability needed for high-mileage riding.