MTB Tire Comparison:
Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar 2015 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 Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar *
  • Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand SchwalbeSpecialized
Model Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStarS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Year 20152016
Supplied By Supplied by SchwalbeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 116006570012-4056
EAN
TPI 67120
Compound PaceStar60a
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 57-62255-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.252.20
Specified Weight 575 grams570 grams
Min Air Pressure 26 psi psi
Max Air Pressure 54 psi psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.25
29x2.10
27.5x2.25
27.5x2.10
29x2.30
29x2.10
27.5x2.30
27.5x2.10
26x2.30
26x2.10
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Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar 2015
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016
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Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar 2015
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016
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Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStar 2015
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016
Image 4 Not AvailableNot Available

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStarS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Specified Weight 575 grams570 grams
Measured Weight 573 grams588 grams
Measured Width Carcass 54 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 53 mm54 mm
Measured Height 51 mm (un-round)52 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 1.4 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.8 mm3.1 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.40 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 Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStarS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Spin Up Video No VideoYouTube
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
16.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00495
21.4 Watts
CRR: 0.00641
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
17.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00534
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 Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStarS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Total Puncture Score Tread 29 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 1.4 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 Thunder Burt TL-E 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 1.4 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.8 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 Thunder Burt TL-E PaceStarS-Works Fast Trak 2BR
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict Highly RecommendedRecommended
Rating 5.0 / 53.0 / 5
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  • Schwalbe Thunder Burt TL-E 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