Speed King RaceSport vs Minion FBR review

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

Speed King RaceSport

Minion FBR

Rolling characteristics tuned and tweaked

Rear-specific tire for trail riding

Tuning tire for racing bikes and carbon hardtails with minimum weight.Its propulsion-oriented profile geometry for minimal rolling resistance. Uncompromisingly fast and World Cup-trialled RaceSport casing.

The Minion FBR is a rear-specific fat bike tire designed for trail riding. It shares the look of the Minion DHR II, but is optimized for fat biking. The Minion FBR features well-known, proven side knobs for cornering traction and ramped, paddle-like knobs down the middle, minimizing rolling resistance and maximizing traction in all conditions.

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

Features

Tubeless Ready (TR) available
Rear-specific tread design
Inspired by the Minion DHR II
EXO Protection available

Usage

Trail

Fat/Plus

Technologies

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.
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.

Specifications

"29"

Article: 0100933
ETRTO: 55 - 622 Dimension: 29 X 2.20 Technology: RaceSport Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 455 PSI: 65

"27.5"

Article: 0101110
ETRTO: 55 - 584 Dimension: 27.5 X 2.20 Technology: RaceSport Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 430 PSI: 65

"26"

Article: 0100728
ETRTO: 55 - 559 Dimension: 26 X 2.20 Technology: RaceSport Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 410 PSI: 65

Specifications

26

Part #: TB72656200
Size: 26X4.00 ETRTO: 102-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1353 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 30 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

Part #: TB72664200
Size: 26X4.80 ETRTO: 122-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1637 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 20 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

27.5

Part #: TB91184000
Size: 27.5X3.80 ETRTO: 97-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1247 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 30 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

Speed King RaceSport vs Minion FBR review

Features

RaceSport

BlackChili

Features

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

"29"

"27.5"

"26"

Specifications

26

27.5