Continental reasserted itself in the gravity mountain bike tire market a few years back when it launched a completely new range of tires in 2022. Those tires have proven themselves with numerous World Cup DH wins and have become a popular choice as both an OE spec and an aftermarket purchase for everything from aggressive trail to downhill riding.
But for as popular and well-received as Continental’s latest tires have been, people have been asking for some holes in the lineup to be filled. Most notably, softer rubber compounds paired with the light- and mid-duty Trail and Enduro casings. Today, Continental is filling in some of the casing/compound combination gaps with the announcement of 13 new options. Let’s check them out.
“MTB riders have very different needs depending on where and how they ride. With these 13 new tire combinations, we are giving riders even more ways to find the perfect balance of grip, control and durability for their individual setup. Whether they are racing enduro, pushing their limits on technical trails or simply looking for maximum confidence on the descents, our expanded Gravity range offers the performance and flexibility they need.”
-Alexander Haenke, Product Manager for MTB & Gravel at Continental Tires
Softer Rubber For All
Until now, if you wanted to ride Continental’s grippiest SuperSoft rubber compound, you were almost exclusively limited to the heavier downhill casing, with just a couple of exceptions. Now, with the addition of several new Enduro SuperSoft options, riders can enjoy the benefits of the brand’s tackiest rubber with the still tough but lighter-weight Enduro casing. In fact, now riders can find the Kryptotal Front, Kryptotal Rear, Xynotal, and Argotal in Enduro SuperSoft in both 27.5″ x 2.4″ and 29″ x 2.4″.
Similarly, Continental’s Soft rubber compound, which balances grip and durability, has previously only been available on the Downhill and Enduro casings (and the Kryptotal Front 29″ x 2.4″). This has left riders seeking the more supple, lighter-weight Trail casing tires primarily limited to the brand’s firmer Endurance rubber compound. Well, not anymore. Moving forward, the Trail casing and Soft rubber combination will be available for the Kryptotal Front and Rear, Xynotal, and Argotal in both 27.5″ x 2.4″ and 29″ x 2.4″ sizes.
New Casing/Compound Combinations
Xynotal
- 60-584 (27.5″ x 2.4″) Xynotal Enduro SuperSoft, black/black foldable skin
- 60-622 (29″ x 2.4″) Xynotal Enduro SuperSoft, black/black foldable skin
- 60-584 (27.5″ x 2.4″) Xynotal Trail Soft, black/black foldable skin
- 60-622 (29 x 2.4″) Xynotal Trail Soft, black/black foldable skin
Kryptotal Front
- 60-584 (27.5″ x 2.4″) Kryptotal-F Enduro SuperSoft, black/black foldable skin
- 60-584 (27.5″ x 2.4″) Kryptotal-F Trail Soft, black/black foldable skin
Kryptotal Rear
- 60-584 (27.5″ x 2.4″) Kryptotal-R Enduro SuperSoft, black/black foldable skin
- 60-622 (29″ x 2.4″) Kryptotal-R Enduro SuperSoft, black/black foldable skin
- 60-584 (27.5″ x 2.4″) Kryptotal-R Trail Soft, black/black foldable skin
- 60-622 (29″ x 2.4″) Kryptotal-R Trail Soft, black/black foldable skin
Argotal
- 60-584 (27.5″ x 2.4″) Argotal Enduro SuperSoft, black/black foldable skin
- 60-584 (27.5″ x 2.4″) Argotal Trail Soft, black/black foldable skin
- 60-622 (29″ x 2.4″) Argotal Trail Soft, black/black foldable skin
Pricing
- Enduro SuperSoft RRP: €86.95 / £74.99 / USD 104.95
- Trail Soft RRP: €73.95 / £63.99 / USD 88.95
Availability
The new gravity MTB tire casing and compound combinations will be available globally through Continental’s dealer network. Head to the brand’s website to learn more or find a dealer near you.