MTB Tire Comparison:
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 29x2.2 2016 vs
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 29x2.3 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
  • Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2.2 *
  • Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2.3 *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand SpecializedSpecialized
Model S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2.2S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2.3
Year 20162016
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 0012-40560012-5007
EAN
TPI 120120
Compound 60a60a
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 55-62258-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.202.30
Specified Weight 570 grams650 grams
Min Air Pressure psi25 psi
Max Air Pressure psi50 psi
Made In Pro DataPro Data
Available Sizes 29x2.30
29x2.10
27.5x2.30
27.5x2.10
26x2.30
26x2.10		29x2.30
29x2.10
27.5x2.30
27.5x2.10
26x2.30
26x2.10
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Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016
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Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016
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Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2016
Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2016
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2.2S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2.3
Specified Weight 570 grams650 grams
Measured Weight 588 grams686 grams
Measured Width Carcass 53 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 54 mm56 mm
Measured Height 52 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm3.2 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.1 mm4.5 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.70 mm1.80 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Pro DataPro Data
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 S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2.2S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2.3
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
Measured Width 53 mm53 mm
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 bar
51-55 = 38 psi/2.6 bar
56-60 = 34 psi/2.3 barHigh Air Pressure		 Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 bar
51-55 = 32 psi/2.2 bar
56-60 = 29 psi/2.0 barMedium Air Pressure		 Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 bar
51-55 = 25 psi/1.7 bar
56-60 = 23 psi/1.6 barLow Air Pressure		 23.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00704
(25 psi / 1.7 bar)		26.8 Watts
CRR: 0.00803
(25 psi / 1.7 bar)
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 bar
51-55 = 19 psi/1.3 bar
56-60 = 17 psi/1.2 barExtra Low Air Pressure		 Pro DataPro Data
The MTB section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width.

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 S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2.2S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2.3
Total Puncture Score Tread 25 Points26 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Pro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro Data
Tread Total Tire Thickness 1.7 mm1.8 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro Data
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro Data
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Pro DataPro Data

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2.2S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2.3
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Pro DataPro Data
Wet Grip Edge Pro DataPro Data
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm3.2 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.1 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 S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2.2S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2.3
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
Verdict RecommendedRecommended
Rating 3.0 / 53.0 / 5
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  • Specialized S-Works Fast Trak 2BR 2.2 *
  • Specialized S-Works Ground Control 2BR 2.3 *
* 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