Continental Tire Overview: Kryptotal, Argotal, & Xynotal. Continental is a well-known German manufacturer of mountain bike tires and they offer a range of tires tailored to different terrains, riding styles, and conditions. In the following article we are going to go over three of their newer models that fall under their gravity range, the Kryptotal tire, the Argotal tire, and the Xynotal tire. We’ve been carrying Continental tires for a while now so we thought it would be great to do an overview of the three models we stock. Shop Continental tires here.
Continental Kryptotal
The Continental Kryptotal tire is part of Continental’s range of mountain bike tires, known for their performance and durability. Here’s a brief overview of its features and specifications:
Design and Construction:
Tread Pattern: The Kryptotal tire features a tread pattern designed for versatility and grip on various terrains. It includes knobs and lugs that provide excellent traction and stability, especially in cornering and braking. The Kryptotal tire comes in a front and rear specific tire, with two slightly varying tread patterns between the two.
The rear-specific tread pattern is designed to enhance braking traction and power transfer. The knobs are arranged to maximize grip and stability when accelerating and braking. The front-specific tread pattern is engineered to enhance cornering grip and directional stability. It features larger, more aggressive knobs for improved traction and control.
Rubber Compound: Made with Continental’s proprietary rubber compound, the tire balances durability, grip, and rolling resistance, offering an optimal ride experience.
Sidewall Protection: Reinforced sidewalls help prevent punctures and abrasions, ensuring longevity and reliability even in rugged conditions.
Tubeless Ready: Most models of the Kryptotal tire are tubeless-ready, allowing for lower tire pressures and improved puncture resistance.
Performance:
Grip and Traction: Known for its excellent grip on both dry and wet surfaces, the Kryptotal tire excels in maintaining traction on loose, muddy, or rocky trails.
Durability: Built to withstand harsh conditions, the tire is designed for long-lasting performance, making it suitable for aggressive riding styles.
Versatility: Suitable for a range of mountain biking disciplines, including trail, enduro, and downhill, providing a reliable option for various riding preferences.
Continental Argotal
The Continental Argotal tire is designed for aggressive mountain biking, offering excellent grip and durability for challenging trail conditions. Here’s an overview of its key features and specifications:
Design and Construction:
Tread Pattern: The Argotal features an aggressive tread pattern with deep lugs and wide spacing to provide exceptional traction and control on loose and muddy terrain.
Rubber Compound: Utilizes Continental’s BlackChili Compound, which balances grip, rolling resistance, and durability, ensuring high-performance riding.
Casing: Available with different casing options such as ProTection and Apex, offering enhanced puncture resistance and sidewall protection.
Tubeless Ready: Designed to be tubeless-ready, allowing for lower tire pressures for improved grip and reduced risk of punctures.
Performance:
Traction: The tire provides outstanding traction on loose and muddy surfaces, making it ideal for enduro and downhill riding.
Control: Optimized tread pattern and rubber compound ensure precise handling and control, especially in challenging conditions.
Durability: Built to withstand aggressive riding and harsh trail conditions, offering long-lasting performance.
Rolling Resistance: Designed to minimize rolling resistance while maintaining grip, ensuring efficient climbing and rolling.
Continental Xynotal
The Continental Xynotal tire is another high-performance tire in Continental’s lineup, designed for specific mountain biking conditions. Below are the key features and specifications of the Continental Xynotal tire:
Design and Construction:
Tread Pattern: The Xynotal features a unique tread pattern optimized for hardpack and rocky terrain. It has tightly packed center knobs for low rolling resistance and shoulder knobs for enhanced cornering grip.
Rubber Compound: Utilizes Continental’s BlackChili Compound, which balances grip, rolling resistance, and durability, ensuring high-performance riding.
Casing: Available with different casing options such as ProTection and Apex, offering enhanced puncture resistance and sidewall protection.
Tubeless Ready: Designed to be tubeless-ready, allowing for lower tire pressures, which enhance grip and reduce the risk of punctures.
Performance:
Grip and Traction: The tire provides excellent traction on hardpack and rocky surfaces, making it ideal for trail and enduro riding.
Durability: Built to withstand tough conditions, offering long-lasting performance and reliability.
Rolling Resistance: The tread pattern and rubber compound are designed to minimize rolling resistance, ensuring efficient climbing and rolling.
Cornering Stability: Optimized tread design ensures strong cornering performance, providing confidence and control on technical trails.
The below chart shows all of the models and casings available for Continentals gravity range tires.
While we don’t currently carry the Hydrotal tire, we do stock the Kyrptotal, Argotal, and Xynotal tires. For a more detailed overview of Continentals’ gravity tire technologies, you can click here.
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