Sonderklasse II vs Ravager review

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

Sonderklasse II

Ravager

With its single minded design, the six day hero of the wooden boards

The choice for loose, chunky gravel

Extremely light and fast handling tire – made for endurance racing on the wooden boards. A special slick profile for the highest speeds puts this tire into a class of its own in our track racing range.

When the road conditions are unknown, choose the Maxxis Ravager. Large side knobs provide extra traction in deep, loose gravel and mud.

Features

Dual compound
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
SilkShield or EXO puncture protection options
60 TPI casing

Usage

Loose

Loose over hard

Medium

Technologies

EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.
Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
SilkShield SilkShield offers protection from bead to bead whereas Silkworm is found under the tread only. SilkShield provides an additional level of protection for sidewalls as well as under the tread.

Specifications

700

Part #: TB00201300
Size: 700X40C Etrto: 40-622 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 479 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL

Part #: TB00201400
Size: 700X40C Etrto: 40-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 522 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 60 Tech: SILKSHIELD/TR Color: BLACK Application: DIRT ROAD/GRAVEL