High Road SL vs Race King RaceSport review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis High Road SL vs Continental Race King RaceSport tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Maxxis and Continental respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Maxxis High Road SL is better for road activities, Continental Race King RaceSport is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Mountainbike Tires activities.

High Road SL

Race King RaceSport

Classic competition tire which feels at home at the Cross Country World Cup or at marathons.Low rolling resistance, good self-damping and low weight make it the right choice for all race bikes.

Our lightest and fastest road tire

First choice for racers

The Maxxis High Road SL is our lightest and fastest road racing tire, ever. Our HYPR-S compound decreases rolling resistance by 12% compared to the standard High Road.

Classic competition tire which feels at home at the Cross Country World Cup or at marathons.Low rolling resistance, good self-damping and low weight make it the right choice for all race bikes.

Features

170 TPI casing
HYPR-S compound
K2 puncture protection beneath tread

Features

RaceSport
Further details
BlackChili
It’s all about how you mix it
With our unique tread compound, which is produced only in Germany, we have revolutionised the sport of cycling. With the legendary BlackChili Compound we have answered the eternal question of the best balance of grip and rolling resistance for cycling.
Regular test wins confirm the measureable and noticeable advantages for the cyclist, established in the laboratory and on the road. The latest polymers as well as specially developed carbon black particles and filler materials guarantee unique performance
Further details

Usage

Race

Usage

Technologies

HYPR-S Compound Building on the success of the HYPR compound which debuted on the original High Road, the new HYPR-S compound retains exceptional grip while decreasing rolling resistance by a further 12% compared to HYPR.
K2 Available in select tires, this Maxxis-exclusive fabric provides greater puncture protection than aramid. The addition of this lightweight and supple material ensures that ride quality and performance remain unsurpassed.

Technologies

Specifications

700

Part #: TB00263700
Size: 700X23C Etrto: 23-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 168 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 130 Tech: HYPR-S/K2/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00268800
Size: 700X25C Etrto: 25-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 174 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: HYPR-S/K2/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00343500
Size: 700X28C Etrto: 28-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 180 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: HYPR-S/K2/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Specifications

"29"

Article: 0101472
ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.20 Technology: RaceSport Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 520 PSI: 58

"27.5"

Article: 0101466
ETRTO: 55 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.20 Technology: RaceSport Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 490 PSI: 58

"26"

Article: 0101485
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: RaceSport Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 465 PSI: 58

High Road SL vs Race King RaceSport review

Features

Features

RaceSport

BlackChili

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

700

Specifications

"29"

"27.5"

"26"