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Aaron Borrill

Specialized S-Works Fast Trak T5/T7 tyre review: Light, fast but not very durable

Specialized S-Works Fast Trak.
  • Price: $70, £45, €51
  • Wheel size (inches): 29-inch
  • Compound: T5/T7 Gripton
  • Carcass: S-Works 120tpi
  • Dimensions: 2.20
  • Weight: 594g (29 x 2.20 tested)

If outright speed is the name of the game, few tyres deliver like the Specialized S-Works Fast Trak T5/T7. As Specialized's best XC tyre, they utilise a Gripton T5/T7 compound, which the American brand also claims offers puncture protection, too. Despite the super low weight of 594g and thin sidewalls, the S-Works Fast Traks are well poised and deliver amazing feel and feedback on the trail thanks to the super-sticky T7 side compound and fast-rolling T5 centre tread.

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