FORCE XC COMPETITION LINE vs Cross King ShieldWall System review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Michelin FORCE XC COMPETITION LINE vs Continental Cross King ShieldWall System tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Michelin and Continental respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Michelin FORCE XC COMPETITION LINE is better for mtb activities, Continental Cross King ShieldWall System is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Mountainbike Tires activities.

FORCE XC COMPETITION LINE

Cross King ShieldWall System

Thanks to GUM-X3D technology which is a combination of three special rubbers: an outer traction compound, a Race Compound base layer and a special side grip compound

Versatile competition and trail tire, sure footed in turns and comfortable. Good grip and available with various technologies.Smoothly rolling tire that adapts to any terrain with its special tread.

The most agile cross-country tire for a competition use

The all-rounder

Thanks to GUM-X3D technology which is a combination of three special rubbers: an outer traction compound, a Race Compound base layer and a special side grip compound

Versatile competition and trail tire, sure footed in turns and comfortable. Good grip and available with various technologies.Smoothly rolling tire that adapts to any terrain with its special tread.

Features

PureGrip Compound
The advanced new compound
Based on activated silica compounds, this technology was originally intended as an performance level compound, but after intensive development at our Korbach Research and Development Department Facility, an advanced new compound with outstanding grip and cross-country properties was developed. This new rubber mix, given the self explanatory name “PureGrip”, is ranked just behind our BlackChili Compound and is being used in our performance products both in the road and mountain bike sectors. Whilst providing great grip, it is also long lasting and highly durable – both characteristics of Continental tires, which are exclusively manufactured in the factory in Hefei (Asia).
Shieldwall system
The ShieldWall system combines the optimum combination of high puncture protection and the low rolling resistance with low weight. This is made possible by an additional, all-round puncture protection layer, which consists of a finely woven cross fabric. This gives the tire a high resistance to punctures and damage. Despite its additional ply, the tire has a very good damping property and a high degree of flexibility to adapt perfectly to the ground. The revolutionary tubeless ready bead allows easy and uncomplicated mounting of the tire. For best results in sealing and in use, we recommend the use of the new Continental RevoSealant sealant.
E25
Suitable for E-Bikes
For our E-Bike tyre we fall back on over 100 years’ experience with moped and motorcycle tires. All of our city/trekking tires are rated to a standard speed of at least 25 km/h. Those tires marked e50 are also certified for S-Pedelecs. With their high quality structure, puncture protection is high and the rolling resistance is low offering protection from premature wear brought about by the additional driving force.
Tubeless Ready
Our carcass construction is robust and impervious against damage and penetration from foreign objects. The result: versatile, low weight and an attractive design. In addition, tires made using this technology can also be used as Tubeless or with an inner tube.
We recommend the usage of our Revo-Sealant.

Usage

cross country

Usage

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

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ETRTO: 65 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.60 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 990 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 58 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.30 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 825 PSI: 54

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ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.20 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 785 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 50 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.00 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 705 PSI: 65

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 70 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.80 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 1040 PSI: 40

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ETRTO: 65 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.60 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 920 PSI: 44

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ETRTO: 58 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.30 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 780 PSI: 54

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ETRTO: 55 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.20 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 740 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 50 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.00 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 665 PSI: 65

"26"

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ETRTO: 58 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.30 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 765 PSI: 54

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ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 720 PSI: 58

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ETRTO: 50 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.00 Technology: ShieldWall System Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 PureGrip: g: 630 PSI: 65

FORCE XC COMPETITION LINE vs Cross King ShieldWall System review

Features

Features

PureGrip Compound

Shieldwall system

E25

Tubeless Ready

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

"27.5"

"26"