Description Though the Race King 29" MTB Tire is designed for speed above all else, Continental still manages to deliver reliable grip over a wide range of conditions. This ProTection model also features the proven Black Chili rubber compound, plus an extremely durable, yet race-ready construction. Featuring a variable 3x180 TPI casing and a 50x40tpi ProTection weave, the Race King provides lightweight, supple protection from punctures and slashes
The tread structure is built on the amazing Black Chili rubber, with low-profile knobs for an effortless roll on hardpack. The slightly wider spacing offers just enough room to effectively shed mud and hook up in looser conditions.
Advanced Black Chili rubber compound with dense particles for speed, grip and durability
Tough ProTection casing with 3 fabric piles of 180tpi and a 50x40tpi ProTection weave
Extra fabric ply ensures puncture resistance and sidewall reinforcement over the Race Sport model
Folding bead
Tubeless ready.
29 x 2.2 Inch (55-622 ISO)
605 grams
Recommended pressure: 50-58 PSI.
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The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
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Fast, but requires focus.
by XC Bend
Competitive Racer
Bend Oregon
The fastest rolling MTB tire I have tried. Even faster rolling that a Maxxis Aspen or RR. However, it takes some skill to get it to hook-up. On loose, it's the sketchiest tire I've ridden. If you are ridding anything technical, this tire requires considerable focus.
Reviewed 9/5/2022
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My new go to tire - fast tire, great traction.
by JAWdds
Competitive Racer
Ada,MI
Used all summer last year in MI - even handles "light" mud no problems. Super chunky rocks, slop?
Reviewed 12/9/2022
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Noticeable Quality
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Northern Arizona
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Lightweight fast rolling quality tire from Germany
Reviewed 6/8/2020
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Good Value
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Ventura Ca
5 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Great Value ...lacks real grip but makes up for it with exceptional rolling capabilities.
Reviewed 11/22/2018
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Love it
by I''m using these tires on my ibis DB nine mostly f
Tulsa oklahoma
I'm using these tires on my ibis DB nine mostly for gravel riding. They're fantastic they're super light they hold air well I've had no problems with punctures and for a small tire with small knobs they've got a lot of grip even in the loose stuff.
Reviewed 8/22/2022
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go fast tires for the MTB
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Mid Atlantic
Sooo the Race King is fast, like you can feel its faster than Maxxis stock tires on 2021 Giant Anthem - period. BUT they don't have the tread for slop or loose stuff - you kind fly through it. If you need to change direction or grip hard - best to surf the slide. still fast is fast and I would take the speed over control or short track racing.
Reviewed 7/5/2022
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Great tires
I used these tires years ago and started using others - but came to realize these are better than other types of tires I've used - so I went back
Reviewed 10/17/2022
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Lightweight and low rolling resistance, as advertised. As
Rides well on gravel but does not perform well on wet pavement or loose rock.
Reviewed 9/20/2022
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One of the best XC tire on the market
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Boston, MA
I use these tires on my bikepacking rig. They roll fast on hard pack and got a good grip when the terrain demands it. They are also very light at only 580gr while the Vittoria Mezcal 2.35 on my MTB weighs 730 gr, that 150gr difference is significant when weight counts.
Reviewed 1/15/2022
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