Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. Continental recently updated the Mountain King and we have tested and reviewed the new version. The version reviewed here is no longer available. One is the traditional size like 700x28c or 27.5x2.2. The first figure is the tyre diameter(size). The second is tyre width. Note: road bike sizes are in mm, MTB sizes are in inches. You want to leave at least 4mm clearance between your frame and tyres to prevent rub and allow for mud clearance. The stats look good for the Mountain King; 820 grams, four layers of puncture resistance Protection, more grip. longer lifespan, less drag. We tested this tire in the 2.4-inch width. Continental recommends this tire in this size as an all-mountain tire best fitted to a 130-160mm bike. Our bikes were at the upper limits of this designation, with the Trail King and Baron recommended for freeride/enduro use.

Here is a comparrison chart for traditional and ETRTO sizing to help you choose the correct tyre size. ETRTO Number The other set of figures you may see is ETRTO sizing like this 28-622. The first number here is tyre width while the second number relates to wheel diameter.

MTB

Between these knobs and the side knobs lies a wide swath of nothingness. This rift between knobs creates a distinct channel that was often intimidating to cross. It took commitment. In dry, dusty conditions when we all end up feeling like we are terrible bike riders, we prefer a little more hand holding. This feeling will surely be too much for some riders to handle and as such, we would recommend the more predictable Maxxis Minion DHF or the WTB Vigilante. We also had no issues with sidewall durability as we did with the Continental Trail King. This was a balloonish tire as well and the sidewalls sure took a beating squeezing through places but never sliced or deformed. With four plies of 60 TPI adding up to a whopping 240 TPI under the tread, we had no puncture problems plowing over thorn bushes on our test laps. Sidewalls have just one less layer of protection, using a triple layer for 180 TPI and a textured race flag design. We do feel the pudgy midsection is a little exposed to potential damage but made it through testing without a problem. Installation