Continental Race King Tire - 29 x 2.2 Prices

Bike Kayak Despite pronounced studs, the X-King rolls off smoothly and very quietly Shoulder lugs provide absolute stability in curves negotiated at high speeds Black Chili Compound offers a solid grip and is self-cleaning The X-King simply leaves its competitors behind Weight: 700 g (24.7 oz.)

There is more to a tire than knobs. The Continental Race King 29 does its majik not only with the low, finely-gritted tread bars, but with the large, supple casing and round profile. While this is a tire for big wheels, it doesn't ride like a big tire, which is to say, it doesn't feel slow. It feels responsive. Go up, or down, and it grips. The transition to turning is smooth. Lean on the tire for a long-radius turn and it is still gripping as well as it did while riding a straight line. A word of warning. Early iterations of this tire were made on an under-sized mold. The result is a tire that is closer to 1.9" than the 2.2" intended. Going forward, the tire has been re-done and is now a true 2.2". The Continental Race King 29 has a three-ply wrap of 60 thread per inch casing material for a 180tpi casing. The bead is foldable. The recommended tire pressure is 50psi, with a max pressure of 65psi. The ETRTO size is 55-663 and the tire size is 29 x 2.2". The tread and casing is black.