Specialized The Captain S-Works 2Bliss Tire (26-inch)
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Specialized The Captain S-Works 2Bliss Tire (26-inch)
Designed by the legendary Ned Overend, Specialized's The Captain S-Works is perfect for shredding any cross-country course. Its dual compound tread features firm center knobs that are fast-rolling and soft side knobs for exceptional bite in the corners. Plus, with Specialized's 2Bliss technology, you can run these sweet tires at traction-enhancing low pressures.
Features and Information
- This is a tubeless tire
- High thread-count casing
- This is a folding tire
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Great traction (3)
- Durable rubber (2)
- Lightweight (2)
- Lot's of side bite
- Rolls quick
Cons
- Not for tubed application
- Prone to flats
Best Uses
- Mountain biking (3)
- Hardpack (2)
- Cross country
- Light mud
- Loose gravel
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Great Traction
Cons
- Prone To Flats
- Not For Tubed Application
Best Uses
- Cross Country
- Mountain Biking
- Rocky Technical Trails
- Hardpack
Comments:
This tire has great grip for typical Northern California conditions. It's a nice light tire. However, after 3.5 years on this tire, I have a love/hate relationship with it. I would not recommend it in a tubed application with less than 38 psi. I'm 6"1" 220 lbs and run this tire on a large frame Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp. The Captain is VERY prone to dangerous pinch flats when I run it below 38 psi. In technical drops or fast single track where you may put sudden downward forces on this tire, it will pinch tubes below 38 psi on my Stumpjumper FSR Comp every time. Also, this tire is a thin skinned goat head magnet. The 2011/2012 season was so frustrating, I started putting Tyvek between the tire and the tubes. As a tubeless tire, the sidewall is a little weak and prone to burping at lower psi. It's a fast tubeless tire with great traction on hardpack XC trails when you pump up the psi. All in all, a GOOD tire that is perhaps more narrowly tailored than advertised.
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Pros
- Great Traction
- Rolls quick
- Lot's of side bite
- Durable Rubber
Cons
Best Uses
- Loose gravel
- Rocky terrain
- Mountain Biking
- Light mud
- Hardpack
Comments:
I've used this on the front of my bike for some time now, and I have a hard time loosing grip. I use it on trails and occasionally on the road.
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Great Traction
- Durable Rubber
Cons
Best Uses
- Mountain Biking
Comments:
Great tire for all terrain. Great on climbs, rocks, and packed moist dirt. Good on the dry loose stuff, but not great.
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