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Specialized Fast Trak Pro D2

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Hard wearing tyres for loose conditions

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4 out of 5 stars

"A lively, loose-conditions performer at a cracking price"

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Sat 1 Jul 2006, 1:00 am BSTBy

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Specialized has always put a lot of effort into its tyres, so it's no surprise to find these ones are rather good. The busy, V-aligned centre/medial tread is ideally suited to looser, sandier conditions, but as long as you stay clear of mud (which fills it), it can be pushed pretty hard, with the soft shoulder tread railing nicely round rocky or hardpack corners.

It's not particularly fast rolling, but the medium weight spins up to speed okay and it'll certainly be an improvement over standard rubber. The squarish profile and tread overhang helps protect the thin carcass from scuffs and rock fields, and we've hammered it through really techy terrain at night without any damage.

The nominal 2in blows up nearer 2.1in too, making it comfortable, while harder compound centre tread increases wear life. The price is already excellent value but a heavier Sport version is also available for £15.

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  • great for the summer and indeed if you venture out on the road as there is little rolling resistance on this tyre, i have also had a set fitted for 4 years and ridden thousnds of miles with not one puncture!! highly recommended.

  • This version and the LK (low Knobby) version works fantastic as a rear marathon racing tyre. As a front tyre it held up on techical trails in racing but cornering fast was very dangerous for the front. As a rear tyre I will highly recommend. Sidewalls are somewhat weak but 2 side by side plugs worked well in a race and sealed perfect.

    I used these with STANS NO TUBES running 23-25 psi - a perfect match. The LK version gives lower milage.

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Specification

Name:
Fast Trak Pro D2
Built by:
Specialized Bicycles
Price:
n/a

Wheel Type:
Mountain
Bead:
Folding
Tyre Width Sizes Available:
2.0
Weight (g):
558 g
Colour:
Black

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