MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012 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. Conclusion
  • Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR *
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand SchwalbeSpecialized
Model Racing Ralph PerformanceS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Year 20122016
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used UsedNew
Mileage 3000 km0 km
Price Range MedHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 0012-4056
EAN
TPI 67120
Compound ORC60a
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62255-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.252.20
Specified Weight 548 grams570 grams
Min Air Pressure psi psi
Max Air Pressure 65 psi psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.25
29x2.10
27.5x2.25
26x2.25
26x2.10
29x2.30
29x2.10
27.5x2.30
27.5x2.10
26x2.30
26x2.10
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Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016
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Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016
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Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2012
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Racing Ralph PerformanceS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Specified Weight 548 grams570 grams
Measured Weight 548 grams588 grams
Measured Width Carcass 54 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 54 mm54 mm
Measured Height 52 mm (un-round)52 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 1.3 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.2 mm3.1 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall No DataMembers Only
Measured Casing Thickness Center No Data1.70 mm
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 Racing Ralph PerformanceS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Spin Up Video No VideoYouTube
Inner Tube Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl)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
23.7 Watts
CRR: 0.00710
21.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00641
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
27.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00836
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 Racing Ralph PerformanceS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Total Puncture Score Tread No Data25 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 No Data1.7 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Racing Ralph PerformanceS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedRecommended
Rating 4.0 / 53.0 / 5
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  • Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR *
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 9-point radar charts


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