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Continental Cross King 26" ProTection MTB Tire
Continental Cross King 26" ProTection MTB Tire
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Continental Cross King 26" ProTection MTB Tire

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Description

The Continental Cross King ProTection MTB Tire is a fast-rolling tire intended for cross-country racing and riding, yet durable and reliable enough for trail riding as well. Featuring tacky grip and minimal rolling resistance thanks to its BlackChili compound, the Cross King balances high levels of traction with low rolling resistance, making it uniquely suited to cross-country racing as a rear tire. With a versatile, capable small-block tread pattern,


Features:

  • Fast-rolling tire for cross-country racing or riding.
  • Ideal as rear tire.
  • Small block tread pattern for fast rolling grip.
  • BlackChili compound for tacky grip with low rolling resistance.
  • ProTection layer prevents punctures, tears, or slits on the trail.
  • Tubeless-ready.
  • TPI: 4 plies, 240 TPI.
  • Claimed weight: 670 g (2.3").

B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.

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%.

Specifications

Tire Type: Tubeless Ready 

Threads Per Inch: 60 

Wheel Size: 26" (ISO 559) 

26 x 2.2 Inch

Weight: 575 grams

Tire Width: 58mm (2.3in) 

Application: Trail 

Mfg PartNum: 0101483 

26 x 2.3 Inch

Weight: 675 grams

Tire Width: 60mm (2.4in) 

Application: Trail 

Mfg PartNum: 0101481 

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Reviewed 6/28/2019
by Overlander
Cycling Enthusiast
Boulder, CO
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7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Worked well for most of a Hayduke Trail traverse in Utah

Got these to convert my vintage 2004 Trek Liquid 25 with 26-inch Bontrager Race Disc wheels to tubeless. Went on without too much of a struggle, needed a booster pump to seat and seal. Held air well. Rolled better than expected on pavement at about 60 psi (the max, I think). Rolled well on jeep trails and two-tracks. Enough traction for just about anything (when dry), but did not seem to be too much rolling resistance. Like the rest of the bike, got clogged up when we hit sticky mud, but so did everyone's tires and bikes.

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Reviewed 4/23/2019
by Steve K
Glenwood springs, Colorado
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6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
New favorite

Rolls like an xc tire but grips on hardpack, dusty, sandy or tacky trails far better than any tire I've ridden. Completely surprised by its grip!

Looks like continental fixed the crappy sidewall issue too.

Probably not the best for super loose loam & gravely conditions. Works great front & rear. Slightly tight when mounting but nothing crazy.

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Reviewed 11/18/2021
by Anonymous
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent all around 26

These tires offer the best all around performance, balancing rolling resistance, weight, volume, and traction. Highly recommended for that old 26er that is still seeing trail duty.

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Reviewed 12/6/2018
by squamee
Casual Cyclist
glen burnie
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7 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
Awesome traction and more tread on edge wall

Used on a street trials bike for multi surfaces. Has mostly been street yet it is an off road tire primarily for trails in all conditions. Have ridden skate parks, bmx track, logs, stones, jumps, and rails. Going tubeless this week and can't wait to continue the ride. My best surprise was black Friday after thanksgiving during a rainy wet rock ride. The tires stuck and hydraulic brakes helped but the surface was slippery. The tire has met all expectations with only a month in from weather, drifting soil, and street trails. They rule. I expect to repeat and grab the Race Kings.

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