Specialized Fast Trak Grid Vs Control

The latest ground control tyre features specializeds own gripton rubber. 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. While specialized classifies the fast trak as a competitive xc tire the ground control is classified as an xc trail tire.

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Specialized fast trak grid vs control. Specialized fast trak control tire. 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. Amazing control with this setup. I run a 2 2 captain on the front and the fast trak 2 0 on the rear on my 2010 epic comp.

There is also a 2 3 inch 650b tyre available locally. They told me that the sidewall designations specialized uses are control for the lightest thinnest grid for heavier more durable and butcher for super heavy bulletproof. The ground control is a different animal than the fast trak. The ground control has larger squarish knobs with plenty of spacing between them.

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. The fast trak grid tubeless tyres are available for 29 inch rims with two widths. 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.

I wouldn t dream or running a control casing on my enduro though. I m running ground control front fast trak grid rear on my xc hard tail it s seen some rocks for sure and still going strong. A specialized fast trak out back and a ground control up front both with the grid casing and in a 29 2 3in size. Specialized fast trak grid 29 2 3in.