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Specialized Captain Control 2.2in tyre review

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Specialized Captain Control

BikeRadar verdict

3.5 out of 5 stars

"Occasionally unpredictable, but generally a decent all-rounder if you’re skint"

6 comments
Mon 31 Aug 2009, 1:00 pm BSTBy

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This Specialized tyre is one of the few cheap tyres that performs okay. The dual compound rubber mix gives adhesion in corners and a faster roll when you’re upright. The carcass is tough yet light.

The mix of gapped centreline tread and reasonably spaced intermediate and shoulder tread gives decent traction on most surfaces without clogging. It’s also ready to run tubeless with sealant rather than an inner tube – impressive for the price.

It feels stiffer and less ‘sticky’ than more expensive rubber though. Armadillo anti-puncture and lighter, more compliant S-Works versions are also available.

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Manufacturers description

Captain Control features fast-rolling centre knobs for exceptional transition and edge knobs to attack any trail. 420/D1 Control Casing improves cut resistance and is 2Bliss ready. 2Bliss is a new design that uses tubetype casing with a special UST (tubeless) bead. Run with or without tubes its your call!

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User Reviews

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  • When did £23 for a tyre become cheap?

  • When you`ve paid 40 quid plus for a Nobby Nic !

  • 2Bliss is poor. UST all the way !

  • I agree, £23 is not bargain basement!

  • Have the S-Works versions on my Stumpy and I have to say I`m impressed. Better than the Panaracer Cinders on my Zen 2. As good if not better than Kenda Nevegal DTC`s in my opinion. Cannot go wrong for the price.

  • A bit disapointed wtih those. I "upgraded" from the FastTrack as those are very fragile on the sidewall, just to find out after 3 rides that they are also very fragile. I will either go for the Armadilo version or move to the Maxxis

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