The new Protection version uses the same 3/180 TPI casing as the lighter RaceSport version but with an additional protection layer that only protects the sidewalls. However, no other tire in our test presented with such split personalities.When things get slippery, you'll be less likely to notice because the Black Chili compound definitely likes to grab and go. We weren't crazy about this tire but it definitely has its place in any good quiver. We all agreed that hardpack is not the best surface for the Mountain King.Kinky is usually as good thing, except when talking tire beads. The large void on the tread of this tire seemed to exacerbate the lack of traction in these conditions. The Continental Race King has been our favorite XC mountain bike tire for rear wheel use as it rolls very fast yet still provides good knob-height for most dry conditions. We set our tire out in the sun to let it settle down a bit before being mounted.Cruising on the Mountain King, enjoying the scenery. We'd recommend waiting until the leaves change and a little moisture starts rolling in. Different tread patterns will perform better or worse depending on the terrain youre riding. We tested this tire in the 2.4-inch width. Between these knobs and the side knobs lies a wide swath of nothingness. If the rider doesn't overexaggerate their bike angulation, the tire wants to slide and drift until we revert back upright or continue to lean the bike over. Continental Mountain King II RaceSport; Performance compared to all other MTB tires (100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest) It's hard to judge the Continental Mountain King because I haven't tested any similar tires yet. Our rating . This layer provides increased surface area which increases grip.Continental ran some tests and claims their Black Chili compound reduces rolling resistance by a whopping 26 percent.

The 2020 Race King Protection is an extremely fast rolling tire that even outperforms the lighter 2014 Race King RaceSport while providing much better sidewall puncture protection. In dry, dusty conditions when we all end up feeling like we are terrible bike riders, we prefer a little more hand holding. We think they saved weight by skimping on knobs because they are quite spaced out. Unpacked, the bead was slow to take on its shape of a perfect circle and benefited from a little time in the sun. Multitude of small knobs guarantee best traction on any difficult trail. Impressive. Other tires in this test, such as the For very aggressive, knee scraping, bar dragging riders, these tires hold tenacious grip when tipped way over onto the side knobs. Continental Mountain Bike ProTection Tire - Black Chili, Tubeless, Folding Handmade MTB Performance Tire (26", 27.5", 29") 4.5 out of 5 stars 382. In all but perfect environmental conditions, we usually needed a few tries to get everything snug. Continental recommends this tire in this size as an all-mountain tire best fitted to a 130-160mm bike. Don't forget to take a look at the overview pages to make it easier to compare all bicycle tires that have been tested: / 5 Read our This rift between knobs creates a distinct channel that was often intimidating to cross. You'll enjoy the waning days of being able to ride your bike before the snow flies just a bit more with the planted feel this tire provides over slick roots and rocks. The gratuitous knob spacing allowed mud to shed from the tires faster than hair sheds from the author's scalp. From experience, we estimate this to be in the range of 1-2 watts per tire in our test. We didn't always agree, so it's a good idea to read our review and see where our thoughts differ. Again, with a smoother rubber surface, that means the ground will be tearing less and less rubber from the tire with each rotation. The transition zone on this tire can be downright spooky if you don't blast through it in a hurry. 5

If you like to have the best tire for the conditions all the time, grab this tire in October for the fall riding season. From the looks of it, we expected this tire to be a bit more sluggish like the Continental isn't afraid to claim it. The 2015 Race King Protection came with a 4/240 TPI casing that had a protection layer that ran from bead to bead. We tested almost every version of the Race King (RaceSport, Protection, Performance, Sport) back in 2014/2015 and we now feel it's time to retest and see how the 2020 Race King compares to the same tires from 5 years ago. longer lifespan, less drag. Compared to the older Race King Protection with the 4/240 casing, puncture resistance of the tread has gone down and is now in line with most other mountain bike tires that do not use a protective layer under the tread.

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