The Continental Mountain King UST Tire is ideal for racing, riding, marathons, and personal epics. As with most Continental tires, it's an all-condition design. The tread is comprised of short, sharp, widely spaced knobs. This means they can both dig and shed, which we've found to be spot on. The side knobs are a bit taller for better gription in turns. Continental's short knobs are designed as all-rounders with a bias toward wet conditions.
Ellsworth Epiphany, full XTR with DT Swiss 240, 4.2 tubeless set up, Thomson, Marta SL
Bottom Line:
tried only as a rear tire. Center of tread wore really fast. I found the braking to be poor, drifted easily in the corners and felt slow on pavement, hardpack. The sidewalls are great and mounting is easy. Seemed narrow for 2.2. Sheds mud well. Not my favorite tire for front range CO.
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Submitted by
rey6201
a Cross Country Rider
from Brownsville Tx Date Reviewed: June 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Brownsville Track and Field
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$48.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle World
Strengths:
Grips very well though loose dirt, sand, and mud. Cornering is amazing. They make climbing a whole lot easier and they grip they well over roots.
Weaknesses:
A lot of resistance on hard pack and thats about it.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport
Bike Setup:
2009 Rockhopper Comp Disk. 2.2 front and rear.
Bottom Line:
Overall I would suggest them to anyone looking for more grip. They do there job and are a great buy
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DGOBKR
a Racer
from Durango Colorado Date Reviewed: May 19, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Elbert Creek to Hermosa Creek
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Rails corners
Climbs anything
fun tire for training and fun-rides
Weaknesses:
A little extra rolling resistance when on hardpack
Similar Products Used:
Nevagal, Small block 8, Race King, Python
Bike Setup:
Carbon hartail XC bike. 2.4 up front, 2.2 in the back
Bottom Line:
I put these on my training wheels to ride the spring trails around Dgo. My 1st ride in 2 months, and with these tires, I had no fear descending and riding tech lines fast. They rail corners really well and get up steep climbs without slipping out. I did notice the rougher ride on the roads, but these tires are for the mountain. If I need a a fast rolling tire I will stick with the Race Kings.
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Submitted by
kersh13
a Cross Country Rider
from Gainesville, GA Date Reviewed: April 26, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Chicopee Flying Squirrel
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
2.2 width. Easy to install and seat the bead, holds air great, light for a UST tire, grips amazing in mud and sand
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
Kenda Small Block 8, Specialized The Captian S-Works, Specialized Fast Track Pro, Maxxis Crossmark
Bike Setup:
2008 Epic comp. Tires mounted to Mavic Crossmax SLR's
Bottom Line:
This tire is hands down the best tire for all around cross country use I have tried thus far. I would highly suggest this tire for the occasional rider or the avid racer.
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Ugene
a Cross Country Rider
from Fullerton, Ca. Date Reviewed: March 7, 2009
Favorite Trail:
El Morro
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$58.00
Purchased At:
The Path
Strengths:
Awsome traction for climbing, braking and cornering. Lighter than Nevegals, hold air better, easy to mount and seat, faster handling.
Been a tubeless fan for years -- was on the Nevegals for the last three. I thought the Nevegals were unbeatable until I tried the Contis. At the same air pressure (26) they are better in every respect. They are a little quicker handling than the Nevegals -- I think due to the more straight/stiff sidewalls. So far the durability and toughness seem about the same. They are on the expensive side and I had to order them but all I can say is Wow!
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Submitted by
tarilinz
a Weekend Warrior
from Many Farms AZ Date Reviewed: March 7, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Strengths:
Easy to put on tubeless
Good Traction
Good wear
Weaknesses:
None I know of
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Big Earl
Bike Setup:
Trek EX8 2008, changed the seat to Brooks B17, Seat post and handlebar stem to Thompson
Bottom Line:
Easy to put on for tubeless. I put this on with Stans and a floor pump, no problem. Got other brand of tires, Hutchinson, can't do the same, guess I'll have to find an air compressor. I had the Big Earl's on and on sand they were squirrely on the sand. These handle the sand much better. Have about 300 miles on the, tread is holding up. I go slow, so I don't know how they are for downhill. I am in the desert, so I don't know how they on on mud. So far they have been great on sand and rocks.
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