Specialized Fast Trak Grid
2013 s works fast track 29 2 2 front 2 0 rear pros.
Specialized fast trak grid. The ground control has larger squarish knobs with plenty of spacing between them. Very light very little rolling resistance good grip when ridden with lower psi 20 front 22 rear on stans s crest 29er cons. There is also a 2 3 inch 650b tyre available locally. I can t test all versions of the fast trak but i feel the s works will at least give an indication about how the rest of the specialized mountain bike tires perform.
This is the hallmark of specialized s gripton compound which has a durometer of 56a making it softer than many other tires helping it conform to the surface it s rolling over and filter vibration for a smooth ride. Price was expensive but worth it for a great xc race tire. Next to the s works version the fast trak is available as control 15 improved cut resistance grid 38 improved cut resistance armadillo cheaper stronger and sport cheaper versions. Specialized took the tread design of the fast trak grid tire a step further by manipulating each knob with fe analysis.
The latest ground control tyre features specializeds own gripton rubber. We took the tread design of the fast trak grid 2bliss ready tire a step further by manipulating each knob with finite element analysis. Specialized use their gripton rubber compound on the fast trak tyres which promises a tyre with a livelier feel and better grip in a variety of conditions. Like the fast trak the tread blocks are siped for improved grip.
Specialized fast trak grid 29 2 3in. 3 out of 5 2 reviews. The fast trak grid tubeless tyres are available for 29 inch rims with two widths. We improved an already proven tread design by having more consistent shoulder blocks for better cornering traction as well as having the block spacing being configured for better self cleaning.
The specialized fast trak is also super supple especially the sidewalls which makes mounting and setting up tubeless easy and helps the tire truly conform to trail obstacles. Specialized fast trak grid ust 29 tubeless tire user reviews. Don t go any where near mud with these things. They improved an already proven tread by having more consistent shoulder blocks for better cornering traction and block spacing is configured for better self cleaning.
The low small tread profile is horrible at shedding mud and poor at keep grip in the wet. Options vary depending on the market though the fast trak is primarily available in 2 1in and 2 3in widths in both 27 5in and 29in diameters. 2 3 inch and 2 1 inch. While specialized classifies the fast trak as a competitive xc tire the ground control is classified as an xc trail tire.