Mountain King CX RaceSport vs High Road SL review

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

Mountain King CX RaceSport

High Road SL

Mud specialist with maximal grip giving racers a decisive advantage.The well spaced lugs ensure good self-cleansing.The carcass width of 32 mm complies with UCI rules.

Sure footed, even in muddy terrain

Our lightest and fastest road tire

Mud specialist with maximal grip giving racers a decisive advantage.The well spaced lugs ensure good self-cleansing.The carcass width of 32 mm complies with UCI rules.

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.

Features

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
RaceSport
Further details

Features

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

Usage

Race

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.

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

Mountain King CX RaceSport vs High Road SL review

Features

BlackChili

RaceSport

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

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