Fat Bike Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin 2017 vs
Specialized Fast Trak Fat 2016
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Schwalbe Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin *
- Specialized Fast Trak Fat *
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Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specs | ||
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Brand | Schwalbe | Specialized |
Model | Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin | Fast Trak Fat |
Year | 2017 | 2016 |
Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | New | New |
Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
Price Range | High | High |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
Manufacturer Part Number | 11600715 | |
TPI | 127 | 120 |
Compound | PaceStar | 60a |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 100-559 | 100-559 |
Size Inch | 26" | 26" |
Width Inch | 4.00 | 4.00 |
Specified Weight | 1090 grams | 0 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 5 psi | psi |
Max Air Pressure | 30 psi | 15 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 26x4.80 26x4.40 26x4.00 | 26x4.00 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin | Fast Trak Fat |
Specified Weight | 1090 grams | 0 grams |
Measured Weight | 1164 grams | 1189 grams |
Measured Width Casing | 97 mm (un-round) | 95 mm (un-round) |
Measured Width Tread | 99 mm | 98 mm |
Measured Height | 84 mm (un-round) | 82 mm (un-round) |
Measured Knob Height Center | 3.4 mm | 3.2 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 6.5 mm | 4.8 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Measured Carcass Thickness Center | 1.65 mm | 1.80 mm |
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 16 psi / 1.1 bars on a 65 mm inner width rim. |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
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Model | Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin | Fast Trak Fat |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
Inner Tube | None (60 ml sealant) | None (60 ml sealant) |
Rolling Resistance 20 PSI / 1.4 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 16 PSI / 1.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 12 PSI / 0.8 Bar |
23.7 Watts CRR: 0.00710 | 28.6 Watts CRR: 0.00857 |
Rolling Resistance 8 PSI / 0.6 Bar |
31.1 Watts> CRR: 0.00932 | 35.9 Watts> CRR: 0.01076 |
All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load. |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin | Fast Trak Fat |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 27 Points | 32 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 1.65 mm | 1.8 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin | Fast Trak Fat |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Highly Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
- Schwalbe Jumbo Jim SnakeSkin *
- Specialized Fast Trak Fat *
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
Pro Members get 9-point radar charts