MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar 2016 vs
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar *
  • Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts

Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand SchwalbeSpecialized
Model Big One LiteSkin PaceStarS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Year 20162016
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
Buy At
Manufacturer Part Number 116008050012-4056
EAN
TPI 127120
Compound OneStar60a
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 60-62255-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.352.20
Specified Weight 440 grams570 grams
Min Air Pressure 23 psi psi
Max Air Pressure 50 psi psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.3529x2.30
29x2.10
27.5x2.30
27.5x2.10
26x2.30
26x2.10
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Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar 2016
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016
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Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar 2016
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016
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Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar 2016
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Big One LiteSkin PaceStarS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Specified Weight 440 grams570 grams
Measured Weight 458 grams588 grams
Measured Width Carcass 57 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 57 mm54 mm
Measured Height 54 mm (un-round)52 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 0.5 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 0.5 mm3.1 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.10 mm1.70 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 35 psi / 2.4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Big One LiteSkin PaceStarS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
10.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00303
21.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00641
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
11.3 Watts
CRR: 0.00339
23.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00704
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)
Model Big One LiteSkin PaceStarS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Total Puncture Score Tread 20 Points25 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 1.1 mm1.7 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Big One LiteSkin PaceStarS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 0.5 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 0.5 mm3.1 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Big One LiteSkin PaceStarS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict Highly RecommendedRecommended
Rating 5.0 / 53.0 / 5
Buy At
  • Schwalbe Big One LiteSkin PaceStar *
  • Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts