What technology does it use in its construction?
The Cross King comes available in a wide variety of casings and compounds to suit your needs. From the wire bead Performance - Pure Grip combination, focusing on durability and performance at an entry level price point, the ProTection Black Chili folding bead combination, delivering the pinnacle of traction, rolling efficiency and protection, or the competition biased RaceSport Black Chili variation constructed with the lightest carcass, excelling in the race enviroment.
What is the intended use?
The Cross King fits in between the Race King and Mountain King in Continental's range, making this tyre suitable for Trail and XC use, performing well across a most terrains in dry to damp conditions. The aggressive fast rolling tread delivers speed and acceleration in abundance, as a result of the offest centre tread design, whilst the protuberant shoulder knobs provide superior levels of stability in grip in high speed corners.
Our verdict
Whether you race Cross Country or just prefer a fast rolling rear Trail tyre, the Cross King offers versatility and dependable characteristics in a range of situations. Ideal up front with a Race King out back, or on the rear with a more Trail oriented aggressive tyre on the front.