Mountain King ProTection vs Urban Taraxagum review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Continental Mountain King ProTection vs Continental Urban Taraxagum tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Continental, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Continental Mountain King ProTection is better for Mountainbike Tires activities, Continental Urban Taraxagum is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Race Tires activities.

Mountain King ProTection

Urban Taraxagum

The perfect trail ride companion - not stingy on grip, ideal for full-suspension trail bikes.The snappy central knobs and grippy outer knobs means it offers maximum grip.

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The perfect trail ride companion - not stingy on grip, ideal for full-suspension trail bikes.The snappy central knobs and grippy outer knobs means it offers maximum grip.

The tire made from dandelions, for the sustainable lifestyle. Grown and made in Germany. Comfortable race construction – ideal for the urban ride.AboutThe Urban Taraxagum by Continental is the first serial bicycle tire made from dandelion rubber, for which we established the brand mark Taraxagum™. The project is embedded in a comprehensive sustainability strategy, covering economic, ecological and social aspects. Through significantly shorter distances from the fields and our European tire plants we reduce efforts in logistics and transport and use resources more efficiently. Another important contribution to sustainability – in series.

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ProTection
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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
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Vectran
The benchmark in puncture protection
Vectran™ is a synthetically manufactured high-tech fibre from a natural model. Like spider silk, Vectran™ is a liquid-crystalline polymer (LCP). Vectran™ is spun from the melted liquid polymer Vectra and processed further to a multi-strand thread. Spider silk like Vectran™ has an enormous tear resistance at a very low weight: Exactly the right properties to process into a premium Continental bicycle tire as a puncture protection insert. A Vectran™ Breaker is lighter, more flexible and protects more effectively against cuts than the comparable nylon breaker. Vectran™ Breaker does not adversely affect the rolling resistance.

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"29"

Article: 0101469
ETRTO: 58 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.30 Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 750 PSI: 54

"27.5"

Article: 0101582
ETRTO: 70 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.80 Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 830 PSI: 40

Article: 0101583
ETRTO: 65 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.60 Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 785 PSI: 44

Article: 0101461
ETRTO: 58 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.30 Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 705 PSI: 54

"26"

Article: 0101479
ETRTO: 58 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.30 Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 675 PSI: 54

Mountain King ProTection vs Urban Taraxagum review

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ProTection

BlackChili

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Vectran

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"29"

"27.5"

"26"