As soon as I got into straight away flats i noticed how tired my legs felt and my heart was pounding!

I’ve noticed that are much less vague on a wider rim. I now run them only on 35mm rims. They are laser precise with more sidewall support. Better tread and compound technology, plus trail centers to ride when it’s really minging, mean that super-specific sloppy trail tires are relatively rare now, but Continental’s Mud King is still available if you want one. My very first ride on the Trail Kings turned into a horrendously wet, muddy ride—the kind where you feel guilty for being out on the trail in such conditions (and yes, I feel guilty, but it was a race and they fixed everything the next day, so it’s sort of okay). Noah Bodman on the Continental Trail King Tire. 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. In turns it just laid there...flat and dull, straights it dropped an anchor. I didn't slip on anything so there's that, but that's not enough---I hate this tire!! Oh, and it also rubs the rear triangle in hard turns. Damn you!!Unfortunately, this isn't the most aggressive tire available. If you often find yourself riding in loose or wet conditions, consider another model in the fleet. While the medium-height tread is efficient and capable for most situations, there are better options for braking traction when the terrain gets super loose. Still, the Aggressor is the most versatile rear tire. At first I didn't have much thought on the tire...went through a trail section with loads of technical areas and pinch climbs, so speed isn't a big concern, more just keeping traction and upright. On the other end of the aggressive, knobby tire spectrum is something like a Kenda Nevegal. It has a set of “transitional” knobs in between the center knobs and the side knobs. Those transitional knobs keep the tire from feeling as drifty during that partially leaned stage of the turn, but they don’t let the side knobs really sink in on a corner, so they generally won’t corner as hard. In the worst cases (again, like the Nevegal), those transitional knobs can make the tire fairly unpredictable–their death grip on the ground is prone to unexpectedly releasing mid-corner. The tread design of the Mazza offers a touch more rolling resistance than models with a less aggressive tread. It is also somewhat heavy compared to similarly aggressive tires of the same size. Aside from these issues, the Mazza is an outstanding tire that rivals the best. We highly recommend it as a front tire for aggressive trail riders who want to try something new. The newest 27.5 x 2.4″ TKs I got seem like they are narrower than the older 26er version. On the same width rim the older tires have a much rounder profile. The new 27.5 tires are more squared off. I prefer the feel of the rounder tire.

Even with our limited experience on this tire in wet and rooty conditions, we surmise our East Coast brethren would like it. The same might hold true for someone spending a majority of their time riding in moist, loamy conditions such as the Pacific Northwest. We truly thought this tire performed exceptionally well on the dry, technical climbs found in abundance here in Lake Tahoe. Unfortunately, insufficient sidewall support left us with a wonky, wobbly wheel on more than one occasion. Lighter riders should be fine, but Clydesdales or very aggressive riders might push the sidewall beyond its limits. Value Only having these a week I've been able to log 18 asphalt miles and 84 trail miles. Central Texas (Austin / San Antonio) Through 6+ sets of TKs I’ve never had a failure like you describe. They’ve been bulletproof through lots of BC riding and weeks in Moab/Sedona. Having said that it’s happened to my buddy twice and we ride the same trails. The only difference is I ride a bit smoother/lighter than him. Reasonable price (for trail casing), excellent cornering traction, offered in multiple casings for different uses The Maxxis Aggressor is an excellent rear tire with a varied tread pattern that lends itself to various applications and circumstances. The middle tread has a well-designed pattern of medium-height knobs with sharp, unramped front edges that provide enough bite and traction while maintaining a remarkably low rolling resistance. With a sturdy and durable EXO casing, a big row of side knobs handles well when tilted on edge through corners. Our test tire weighed less than the stated 950 grams. It's also available in Maxxis' stronger casing variants if you want even more durability. This tire provided the finest balance of rolling resistance, grip, and traction in the test, making it a great all-around performer.Continental recently updated the Mountain King and we have tested and reviewed the new version. The version reviewed here is no longer available.