MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar 2017 vs
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 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 Hans Dampf TrailStar *
  • Specialized S-Works Ground Control 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 Hans Dampf TrailStarS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Year 20172016
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 11600298.020012-5007
EAN
TPI 67120
Compound TrailStar60a
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 60-52258-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.352.30
Specified Weight 850 grams650 grams
Min Air Pressure 23 psi25 psi
Max Air Pressure 50 psi50 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.35
27.5x2.35
26x2.35
29x2.30
29x2.10
27.5x2.30
27.5x2.10
26x2.30
26x2.10
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Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar 2017
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016
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Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar 2017
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016
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Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar 2017
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Hans Dampf TrailStarS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Specified Weight 850 grams650 grams
Measured Weight 840 grams686 grams
Measured Width Carcass 56 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 60 mm56 mm
Measured Height 55 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 3.8 mm3.2 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 6.0 mm4.5 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.90 mm1.80 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 Hans Dampf TrailStarS-Works Ground Control 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
35.0 Watts
CRR: 0.01049
23.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00710
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
40.0 Watts
CRR: 0.01199
26.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00803
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 Hans Dampf TrailStarS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Total Puncture Score Tread 33 Points26 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 1.9 mm1.8 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 Hans Dampf TrailStarS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 3.8 mm3.2 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 6.0 mm4.5 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 Hans Dampf TrailStarS-Works Ground Control 2BR
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict Not RecommendedRecommended
Rating 2.0 / 53.0 / 5
Buy At
  • Schwalbe Hans Dampf TrailStar *
  • Specialized S-Works Ground Control 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