Specialized Captain Control
Brand new been sat in the garage for a few years.
Specialized captain control. Specialized the captain control mtb tyre 26x2 20. Enter the specialized the captain control 2bliss 29er tire. For 30 you can buy the s works tyre tested here or the similar looking the captain control. 2bliss is a new design that uses tubetype casing with a special ust tubeless bead.
One of specialized s most popular tires it s marketed as an all around xc trail tire and i opted for the control version instead of the lighter more fragile s works version. Here s a quick look at the stats for the version i chose. Specialized the captain control mtb tire review by dustin gaddis on jan 27 2011 i ve been on the lookout for a new rear tire for my single speed for a while now. The specialized the captain control tyre features fast rolling centre knobs for exceptional transition and edge knobs to attack any trail.
The ground control sport is an exceptionally versatile trail tire that uses a tread optimized using finite element analysis. One of specialized s most popular tires it s marketed as an all around xc trail tire and i opted for the control version instead of the lighter more fragile s works version. I say nonsense as these are some of the best all around tires i ve tested to date. I have the specialized control 2 blizz the captain tires.
The latter has the slightly thicker 420 d1 casing like the butcher which is harder wearing and offers greater stability but adds around 100g in weight. Run with or without tubes its your call. This means that it rolls fast and provides increased grip and traction in nearly all conditions. Specialized the captain control 2 2 2bliss 29er tires review.
I have used these for over a year on a variety of trail surfaces. Enter the specialized the captain control 2bliss 29er tire. I have used them on sandstone and limestone rock hardpack leaves wet loose rocky trails dusty and mud. 420 d1 control casing improves cut resistance and is 2bliss ready.
Here s a quick look at the stats for the version i chose. They weigh roughly 600 grams in the 26 inch version and 650 grams in the 29 inch version. 3 9 out of 5 34 reviews. Specialized the captain control 29er tire user reviews.