MTB Tire Guide
Specialized S-Works Fast Trak MTB tire (XC, 29")

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Specialized

S-Works Fast Trak

XC
Front+Rear
Intermediate
Tubeless ready
Short answer:

Tested

Mid-field

26.6 W · rank 13 of 20 comparable XC tires

9.9 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.

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Weight
628 g
Variant
–
Compound
T5/T7
Grip class
Speed-Grip · Balanced
Casing
2Bliss Ready
TPI
–
Reinforcement
–
Wheel sizes
29", 27.5"
Widths
2.35"
Front pressure
20–26 psi (1.38–1.79 bar)
Rear pressure
22–28 psi (1.52–1.93 bar)
Price (MSRP)
64–80 €
Model year
2022

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Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.

Tire width
29" wheel
Compound
Pressure (context)
Measured point
Measured value available
How we calculate

Width, casing and compound decide how a tire really rides. We only show what was actually measured – and label estimates honestly.

Reference: recommended pressure 24 psi (1.65 bar) – an assumption, not a test pressure.

More pressure: less rolling resistance, less grip, less comfort. Tougher casing: more protection, more weight. Softer compound: more grip, more rolling resistance.

Modelled values are assumptions based on the stated measurement points – not a lab test.

Rating profile

3 of 8 criteria rated

Editorial assessment on a 1–10 scale. Grip index: 5.7

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TestedYour build – derived

These grades describe the tire model, not one specific width or compound – no reliable per-version grades exist.

Individual scores

  • Rolling resistance5.7/10
  • Wet grip5.7/10
  • Puncture protection2/10

No data

  • Dry grip
  • Cornering grip
  • Braking traction
  • Durability
  • Comfort/damping

Scores from 1 to 10: higher is better.

Sizes & variants

Every variant the manufacturer lists, with its own claimed data. Missing values stay blank.

2 variants
29"2.2"S-WorksT5/T7575 g
29"2.35"S-WorksT5/T7615 g

The value in brackets is our brand-neutral casing class (Light, Trail, Enduro, Downhill) – not a manufacturer statement.

Source: manufacturer data

Measured values

Lab data

Real test-rig values – not an estimate. Tested variant: S-Works Fast Trak 2BR T5/T7 2.35 (gemessene Variante).

Watts measured on the test rig: lower is better. The 1-10 ratings on this page: higher is better.

No lab of our own: measurements come from the third-party test named above – the source is linked directly.

Rolling resistancemeasured at 28 psi (1.93 bar)
26.6 W

Rank 13 of 20 · lower is better

Impact protection tread
24 points
Wet grip measurementHard surface, not off-road
64 points

Rank 12 of 20 · higher is better

Tread rubber thickness
1.8 mm
Weighed weight
628 g

Rank 6 of 20 · lower is better

Measured widthon a 17.8 mm rim
57 mm
Source: Bicycle Rolling Resistance · January 2026To the test

Automatic assessment

Tested: Calculated from the stored measurements – compared only within the same test series and category (XC).

  • Rolling resistance

    Mid-field

    26.6 W · rank 13 of 20 comparable XC tires

    9.9 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.

  • Wet grip measurement

    Weaker in comparison

    64 points · rank 14 of 20 comparable XC tires

    8 points behind the best value in the same test series. More points means more compound grip on smooth surfaces.

  • Weighed weight

    Strong in comparison

    628 g · rank 6 of 20 comparable XC tires

    36 g behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer grams is better, but usually costs casing stability.

Measurements from different test rigs are not directly comparable – Sources & method.

Test reports

Our own summaries – the full test is available at the source.

Magazine ride tests

MTB-News.de

March 2025

The revised S-Works Fast Trak was tested alongside the new Air Trak as a fast XC duo. The modernized tread offers more cornering grip than its predecessor without sacrificing low rolling resistance. This makes it a serious all-rounder for the rear wheel of racers.

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