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Continental Mountain King Tire
Product DescriptionThis is not the 2010 Mountain King ProTection. Nor is it the rockin' Mountain King UST, or Mountain King Race Sport. Head spinning yet? Don't sweat it. The reason for the similar naming convention is that Mountain King indicates a tread pattern, and each additional feature that comes with that pattern is tagged on. Think of it like the displacement of a motor added to the name of a car and you have the gist. So first, Mountain King indicates Conti's extraordinary, open-spaced Mountain King tread pattern, which is great at mud shedding, but it's now revised with stiffer side knobs for better cornering on hard pack. And in the case of the ProTection, it's a lower volume, and therefore lighter (by 230g) package than its big-volume, Mountain King UST, brother. That makes the ProTection a little faster rolling as well, but as the name would indicate, also better armored against punctures because it's a four-ply tire, not a three-ply, and that extra ProTection tech comes in the form of a continuous, high-strength rubberized nylon wrap that encompasses the entire casing. That puts three plies of rubber at the sidewall and four beneath the tread.Note as well that this is not the same knob pattern as the first generation Mountain King ProTection. This second generation tire trades that race-specific, low-knob pattern for far more aggressive knobs. The Mountain King ProTection will also corner better in wet mud, too, because its side knobs are taller than on the older tire design. The Black Chili compound (tiny fragments of embedded carbon) improves grip by allowing faster rubber deformation, so you get a sensation of the tire clinging through corners rather than suddenly breaking loose.The Continental Mountain King Protection tire comes in both 2.2in and 2.4in widths in a 26in diameter. The tread is made from Black Chili compound rubber. The casing features 4 plies totaling 240 TPI under the tread and 3 plies totaling 180 TPI beneath the sidewalls. The Continental Mountain King Protection tire is foldable and comes in black on black. Claimed weights: 2.2" is 590g, 2.4" is 650g. Application: XC/Trail/MarathonGround: All ConditionsContinental Mountain King Tire Pro Review
I have tested the Protection version of the 2.4 Continental Mountain King tires over the last several months on my Ibis Mojo. I have been able to cross compare them against several other tires in all sorts of variable terrain, and I must say they are primo! Long Live the Mountain King. I have used the normal version of the Mountain King 2.4 on my 29er for almost a year, and I have been very satisfied with them, except for their weak sidewalls that on occasion can be prone to tears and punctures, so the Protection version had piqued my interest. Continue reading →
User Reviews
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John Date Reviewed: August 25, 2012 Strengths: Grips on turns and pulls you out of ruts. does not cary a pund of mud in your tread like others. Saved me from many spills. makes up for riders mistakes. Weaknesses: slow on asphault Bottom Line: 
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giantnorco Date Reviewed: August 16, 2012 Strengths: light Weaknesses: wear way to fast aren't very good in and damp trails Bottom Line:
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GRANT191 Date Reviewed: July 19, 2012 Strengths: Awesome grip on rock, sand, soft spots and even mud. Great climbing traction and put 550 miles on them before a thorn finally went through one! Weaknesses: rolling resistance and not the best for dry hard packed dirt trails, loose in the soft loamy corners too Bottom Line: 
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dgw2jr Date Reviewed: July 11, 2012 Strengths: Decent volume with 29x2.4 Weaknesses: 29x2.4 is more like a 2.2, tire squirms all over the trail, feels like riding on a flat tire. not good for dry hardpack Bottom Line: 
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Peter Date Reviewed: July 9, 2012 Strengths: Don't wear away very quickly Weaknesses: Don't seem to grip on any surface. You have to run insanely high pressures to avoid pinch flats Bottom Line:
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ihaveagibsonsg
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: July 8, 2012 Strengths: Price, climbs ok. Weaknesses: Endless pinch flats, always gets a pinch flat, this tire gives you a lot of pinch flats, pinch flats never end, eternal pinch flats and thin sidewalls(probably why it gets pinch flats). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Big rock Duration Product Used: 2 weeks Price Paid: $25.00 Purchased At: performance bike(wal Similar Products Used: Kenda, WTB, Maxxis, Panaracer, Schwalbe Bike Setup: 2010 Specialized Enduro 
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sixtyone9
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: June 9, 2012 Strengths: Price and weight Weaknesses: Thin side wall Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Similar Products Used: Continental X-King Bike Setup: '11 EX 7
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kerryn Date Reviewed: May 9, 2012 Strengths: The Protection Black Chilli version seals easily with Stans to run tubeless. Weaknesses: Everything else. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Price Paid:
$50.00 Purchased At: Amazon
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Andrew Gardner Date Reviewed: April 15, 2012 Strengths: The tyres are very light. Weaknesses: Not much good for trail biking. In three months (Cycling 6 days a week) over 15 punctures. Bottom Line:
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Karekare
a All Mountain Rider
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: February 24, 2012 Strengths: Would be good in other conditions Cheap Weaknesses: Cheap. Has massive blank area before it grips on cornering Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: mostly ones outside Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: free on bike Similar Products Used: Kenda, Maxis Bike Setup: Zesty
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Baiden
a Cross Country Rider
from San Antonio Date Reviewed: January 20, 2012 Strengths: Looks, light weight, low rolling resistance Weaknesses: flats, price, weak side walls Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Rocky hill ranch Duration Product Used: 2 Years Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: All brands of tires Bike Setup: SC Carbon Blur
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doublenines
a Cross Country Rider
from Westchester, NY Date Reviewed: January 1, 2012 Strengths: Grips and corners on dry, loose trails Weaknesses: Wet roots and rocks Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Blue Mountain Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $35.00 Purchased At: Ebay Similar Products Used: Kenda Navegals, Maxxis Crossmarks Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Blur XC on stock Mavic rims (running tubes)
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tyrebyter
a Weekend Warrior
from New Mexico Date Reviewed: December 5, 2011 Strengths: Light, fast, decent traction Weaknesses: Weak, wear rate Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anything Not Paved Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: OEM Similar Products Used: Rocket Ron, Panaracer, Kenda Nevagal Bike Setup: RMB Altitude 50 RSL
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hoolie
a Cross Country Rider
from Oakland, CA Date Reviewed: November 29, 2011 Strengths: Good volume in 2.4 size (actually are 2.5 inches at 30 psi). Casing is 2 3/16 inches. For Continental this is a strength. Nice void areas that hold up well to rocks. They roll better than you would think on smooth surfaces. Weaknesses: You need to order larger size than you think w/ Conti. They are slippery when wet on smooth rocks/logs. They are fine in regular mud and wet dirt/sand. They are able to hold pounds of mud if sticky clay mud. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: This is a funny question Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: Performance Bike Similar Products Used: Nevegal 2.3, Ignitor 2.1, Hutch Toro 2.15, Schwalbe Albert, Geax Mezcal 2.1(awesome in dry conditions). Oh, Farmer Johns in the 8o's Bike Setup: GT Carbon Marathon Pro XTR level, UST XT Wheels.
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kona_hei_hei_100
a Cross Country Rider
from Bedford, England, UK Date Reviewed: November 25, 2011 Strengths: Do well in just about any situation Weaknesses: Got a puncture on first outing, but not happened since, and I was riding some rocky terrain that day Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Cannock Chase Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Similar Products Used: Maxxis Aspen Bike Setup: Kona Hei Hei 100
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