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Continental Race King ProTection 29 Inch MTB Tire 29 x 2.2 - Black
Continental Race King ProTection 29 Inch MTB Tire 29 x 2.2 - Black
Continental Race King ProTection 29 Inch MTB Tire 29 x 2.2 - Amber Sidewall
Continental Race King ProTection 29 Inch MTB Tire 29 x 2.2 - Amber Sidewall
29 x 2.2 - Black
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Continental Race King ProTection 29 Inch MTB Tire

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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.

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

Weight: 595 grams

Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) 

Tire Width: 58mm (2.3in) 

Tire Type: Tubeless Ready 

Threads Per Inch: 180 

29 x 2.2 - Black

Mfg PartNum: 0101473 

29 x 2.2 - Amber Sidewall

Mfg PartNum: 0101963 

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Reviewed 6/13/2024
by Stefano
Reno
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New favorite

As much as I didn't want to like this tire it has quickly become my new favorite mtb Tire. Fast, grippy and decent protection.

big thanks to BTD for the great customer service and fast shipping

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Reviewed 5/9/2024
by Stefano
Reno
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1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Favorite mtb tires so far.

I'm a BTD ambassador and have been putting in the work testing as many tires as possible and so far these are my favorite.

Take a look at my ambassador page here (Stefano Barberi) to see more of my recommendations.

Amazing customer service from BTD answering all my questions and getting these tires out to me within 2days of ordering.

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Reviewed 8/8/2024
by Andrew
Northern, NY
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Fast, fast, fast

Love these for their intended use. My go to for dry conditions when there�s a need for speed.

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Reviewed 7/8/2024
by Ramon
maryland
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Still the best fast XC tire

Others are getting good; but its the best IMHO

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Reviewed 11/6/2023
by FlyBoy
Competitive Racer
Atlanta
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Light and Fast

These tires do what they were designed to do. They are light and fast. Grip is more than sufficient despite the small size of the knobs. They installed easy and hold air without any sealant seepage. In addition to that they are less expensive than the other brand of tires i also use. This has become my go to race tire.

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Reviewed 8/22/2022
by I''m using these tires on my ibis DB nine mostly f
Tulsa oklahoma
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Love it

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.

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Reviewed 7/5/2022
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Mid Atlantic
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
go fast tires for the MTB

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.

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Reviewed 1/15/2022
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Boston, MA
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
One of the best XC tire on the market

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.

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Reviewed 10/17/2022
by John
Pennsylvania
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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

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Reviewed 9/20/2022
by Bob
Golden, Colorado
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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.

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Reviewed 9/5/2022
by XC Bend
Competitive Racer
Bend Oregon
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Fast, but requires focus.

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.

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Reviewed 12/9/2022
by JAWdds
Competitive Racer
Ada,MI
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
My new go to tire - fast tire, great traction.

Used all summer last year in MI - even handles "light" mud no problems. Super chunky rocks, slop?

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Reviewed 6/8/2020
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Northern Arizona
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Noticeable Quality

Lightweight fast rolling quality tire from Germany

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Reviewed 11/22/2018
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Ventura Ca
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6 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
Good Value

Great Value ...lacks real grip but makes up for it with exceptional rolling capabilities.

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