The New Continental Tyre range , I test two of the new era of Conti tyres.

Continental recently brought out a new line up to there already great tyre range and with already gaining great success on the world cup scene it would be rude not to try them out for myself.

[@slipperyseal762]

I am running dual endurance compound Arogotals and was blown away by the off-piste performance. Also just getting around. Rolls fast. Coming from a DD shorty DHR2 combo. Great points in this edit.

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Thanks 😊 The grip is outstanding on off-piste stuff, I'm very impressed with them, they seem to get better every spin.

[@Hobbiemtbrider]

Great job great review I’m running Michelins this might be my next buy as The price and performance review those other brands need to work hard to beat

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Thanks Carlos. I honestly think you will prefer these over the michelins, definitely worth the money

[@jaredrude431]

Thats a great shot at 9:45. I've been running enduro soft on front down to 15 psi on front but I wrecked a rim with enduro soft at 17 psi in rear. No inserts. I did not find much advantage at 17 psi rear from 19 psi rear so I just went back to 19 rear on enduro casings. I have not found the lower limit of pressure on the DH casings, but I'm scared to go under 14 on the DH casings, because I'm a wimp. 😅 Nice video. 👍

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Yeah I'd be worried about the rims at a continuous low pressure, not ideal 😝

[@knott4me561]

19 psi .......are you a doll

[@jaredrude431]

@@knott4me561 no I am running between 195-200 lbs right now geared up. As a reference with a Maxxis EXO casing I normally run 28-30 psi. Last week we spent 4 days at Snowshoe bike park on the blues and blacks and I ran the Enduro casing rear Continental at 22 psi with no problems.

[@TheDiablosix6six]

Just bought the Kryptotal Re soft and Kryptotal Fr endurance and can't wait to try them out this weekend!!

[@PedalhoundsTV]

You are gonna love them, fantastic tyres

[@86309]

you wanted the FR in endurance ? typically the soft or US up front is the way to go, last thing you want is to have the front have less cornering grip than the rear.

[@TheDiablosix6six]

@@86309 didn't want but was all they had in stock at the time!! I have ordered a soft front so I'll see how that works

[@86309]

@@TheDiablosix6six totally understand that!!

[@siriosstar4789]

Those knobs are insane . they look like some mud tires i had on my pickup years ago . The descriptive system is pretty cool but those humongous boxes are a bit wasteful .

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Yeah the boxes are pretty big, it's a shame they are taking soooo long to get the tyres on the market

[@siriosstar4789]

These tires could be a game changer for Continental . they have not been the most popular tire here in germany even though they are a german company . my bike came with the continental trail kings . suitable for old men riding on asphalt and a bit of off roading 😂 but no serious MTBer would use them . these new tires should put continental in competion with Maxis and schwalbe .

[@darrinkulyk9560]

I'll Be Trying A Set Look GOOD 😎

[@aGDonut]

I can say the Kryptotal Fr is excellent. Maybe not as tacky as an Assegai but, I feel like it cuts through loose terrain a bit better. Edit: I have the Kryptotal Fr in 29x2.4 DH Supersoft and Kryptotal Re in 27.5x2.4 DH soft. Great video, checking out some more of your content now. 😇

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Thank you. I have the DH argotal soft front and Kryptotal DH super soft rear ready to go on my E-bike which I should be putting on this weekend, really looking forward to giving them a run out.

[@ArmorOfZeus]

@@PedalhoundsTV how are you getting along with the argotal up front? I just picked up a turbo levo and looking to ditch the stock tires!

[@PedalhoundsTV]

@@ArmorOfZeus it's a great tyre, even in the endurance compound but the enduro soft is killer in loose conditions. The endurance compound gets a little wild if the roots and rocks are a bit slimy but the enduro compound works a treat. I have the Kryptotal Fr super soft dh on my ebike and that is insanely good but just too heavy to be pedaling around, the enduro soft version is still hard to get here so I'm looking forward to finally getting one and testing it on the enduro bike.

[@ArmorOfZeus]

@@PedalhoundsTV haha that's awesome thanks for the info. What's funny is in-between my message and your response I was able to secure 2.4 kryptonal front in Enduro/soft through Jenson USA. It took me looking through about 20 online retailers but finally found one. I'm just gonna try the Krypo front and rear in endero/soft on my ebike for now. If push comes to shove I'll order a DH casing for the rear down the road if I feel under gunned, cheers 🤙

[@PedalhoundsTV]

@@ArmorOfZeus a cool, you're gonna love them, let me know what you think of them 👍

[@whitey1991ify]

Which combination would you recommend for British winter? Ride mainly off piste Peak District type riding, but the occasional trail centre

[@PedalhoundsTV]

I'm using the Argotal Enduro soft Front and Kryptotal Enduro soft Rear at the moment as my goto tyres, works everywhere and not draggy at all. They really work better the harder you push them.

[@86309]

so weird that all the Kryptotal FR are sold out everywhere. like they broke the mold at the factory or something...

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Yup and the Argotal enduro soft. I have had them on order 5 months now and they keep getting pushed back, it's a pain.

[@danytheunicorn95]

I got the argotal soft enduro casing and the xynotal with the same specs and they feel just like a double down to me, Maxxis has the supertacky and yes its much softer, but it feels soft enough for most conditions, I also purchased a WTB vigilante in the tough casing and it feels weaker and flimsier, also the compund although "high grip" feels harder than the contis, so overall, they are very high quality tires, Not better than maxxis by any means but just as good imo, further testing will be needed. Great video.

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Thanks Daniel, I still haven't received the delivery of the soft Enduro Argotol yet, due in next week to us. I like the fact that the compound feels a little firmer because it has less squirm in hard corners and bites harder in softer terrain. keep us posted on the testing

[@In_dependent]

What's the better front tyre for Irish weather? haha Argotal or Kryptotal ?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

I'm running the Kryptotal Fr Enduro soft at the moment (Mt Leinster, hush, wicklow) areas and it's great, when it gets towards the winter (in about 2 weeks 😂) I'll switch to the Argotal enduro soft. If I had to choose just one then I'd probably go for the Argotal, brilliant tyres.

[@bowstobourbon]

what would you go for an ebike, in FL, very rooty soft trails, 50/50 climb. Thinking enduro soft krypt fr or argo enduro soft (if i can find them), xyn or krypt dh soft rear (can run cush core and try trail too), cheers!

[@PedalhoundsTV]

I'm actually doing a video now on tyres and set up for Ebikes, it should be out in a week or so. The enduro tyres are perfectly good for ebikes in my opinion although the dh casings give a little more security, I don't think the trail version (insert or not) would be great, too flexi , pressures would have to be really high and the grip isn't the best in wet conditions.

[@bowstobourbon]

@@PedalhoundsTV awesome ty! going for the enduro front kr and rear soft xy. Look forward to seeing the vid!

[@Ry_Rides]

Can’t decide between the Kryptotal or Argotal on the front to give me a good all around tyre. Have you tried the Argotal on stuff a bit more hard pack?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

Hi mate Yes I have used it at trail centers and bike parks and I was very surprised how well it actually grips on hard pack. I was at Dyfi Bike Park the other week with no worries about pushing it into harder packed corners or berms, the following day at One Planet Adventure llandegla, and again no problems. I think the Kryptotal would grip a bit better in those types of places but would definitely clog up more in off-piste, I also think the Kryptotal rear would be a better front tyre than the actual front in the winter because it would clear better and give better corner bite, something I'm going to try over the next week or two.

[@Ry_Rides]

How nice it would be to have multiple sets of a wheels so there’s no compromise, I’m going to give them a go when I need new tyres and I’ll see what’s in stock I guess!

[@woo_kash]

I have the same dilemma... Actually, not anymore :-) Thanks guys

[@Downhillfromhere23]

@@PedalhoundsTVthis is exactly what im wondering?? Kryptotal fr or Argotal? Got Dyfi in 2 weeks, do i go 2.4 argotal or 2.6? Currently on a 2.5 Assegai, I’m a light rider?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

@@Downhillfromhere23 I would go 2.4 Argotal Enduro soft or DH casing if the Enduro case isn't available. I used it there ever time and it works a treat, especially this time of year.

[@T-rick]

Kryptotal Rear looks just like a DHR II tire

[@PedalhoundsTV]

It is similar but has a much deeper tread, serious braking bit.

[@T-rick]

@@PedalhoundsTV very nice! Just ordered a Kryptotal Front yesterday to try out!

[@PedalhoundsTV]

@@T-rick let me know what you think of it

[@IGLJM]

My local bike shop can only get kryptotal re. Would it matter putting two rear tyres on the bike?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

To be honest I don't think it would matter a whole lot, I haven't tried on these but it works great with the likes of Maxxis DHR 2 etc, in fact a lot of DH racers use rear tyres on the front because they clear mud better with the wider spacing, it can't hurt to give it a go, if you don't like it then you will end up with a good spare rear tyre.

[@IGLJM]

Thanks for replying, you make a good point I'll give it a try.

[@alexdrift6285]

Kryptotal Fr for sure but can't decide between Kryptotal soft enduro on the back or Argotal for summer..i will run tubeless so i don't think i need the super soft Dh casing or even the soft dh . Your thoughts?

[@PedalhoundsTV]

I certainly wouldn't run the Argotal on the rear, did you mean Xynotal? I tried the Xynotal just recently on the rear (wet conditions) and although it didn't feel too bad the braking wasn't great at all but in the dry (it's primary use) it would be a great tyre in the enduro case/soft compound. Personal I'm going to stick with the Kryptotal R enduro/soft, it just works for everything, yes it's a little draggy but nothing you can't live with and the wear rate has been fantastic.

[@alexdrift6285]

@@PedalhoundsTV so Kryptotal front and back in enduro/soft compound? last season i had Magic Mary front and Big Betty rear both in Super Gravity casing and they felt really good. I'm assuming the new Conti's have more drag than Schwalbe but much more grip..

[@PedalhoundsTV]

@@alexdrift6285 no the roll better than the Schwalbe combo for sure and I personally think they grip better but the Big Betty probably has better braking traction in the really steep stuff.

[@alexdrift6285]

@@PedalhoundsTV thank you for the feedback. Kryptotal F/R it is then 🙂

[@PedalhoundsTV]

@@alexdrift6285 no problem at all, glad to be of help 👍