MTB Tire Comparison:
Continental Cross King Protection 29x2.2 2020 vs
Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Continental Cross King Protection 29x2.2
  • Maxxis Aspen EXO TR
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand ContinentalMaxxis
Model Cross King Protection 29x2.2Aspen EXO TR
Year 20202019
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 0101471ETB96895500
EAN 40192387980434717784032719
TPI 3/180120
Compound Black ChiliDual Compound
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 55-62257-622
Size Inch 29"28"
Width Inch 2.202.25
Specified Weight 640 grams645 grams
Min Air Pressure 44 psi psi
Max Air Pressure 58 psi60 psi
Made In Pro DataPro Data
Available Sizes 26x2.20
26x2.30
27.5x2.20
27.5x2.30
27.5x2.60
27.5x2.80
29x2.20
29x2.30
26x2.10
27.5x2.10
27.5x2.25
29x2.25
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Continental Cross King Protection 29x2.2 2020
Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
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Continental Cross King Protection 29x2.2 2020
Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
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Continental Cross King Protection 29x2.2 2020
Maxxis Aspen EXO TR 2019
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Cross King Protection 29x2.2Aspen EXO TR
Specified Weight 640 grams645 grams
Measured Weight 615 grams659 grams
Measured Width Carcass 52 mm (un-round)55 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 53 mm55 mm
Measured Height 52 mm (un-round)55 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.1 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.7 mm3.3 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.90 mm2.00 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Pro DataPro Data
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 35 psi / 2.4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Cross King Protection 29x2.2Aspen EXO TR
Spin Up Video YouTubeYouTube
Inner Tube None (40 ml sealant)None (40 ml sealant)
Measured Width 52 mm55 mm
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 bar
51-55 = 38 psi/2.6 bar
56-60 = 34 psi/2.3 bar
High Air Pressure
Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 bar
51-55 = 32 psi/2.2 bar
56-60 = 29 psi/2.0 bar
Medium Air Pressure
Pro DataPro Data
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 bar
51-55 = 25 psi/1.7 bar
56-60 = 23 psi/1.6 bar
Low Air Pressure
24.5 Watts
CRR: 0.00734
(25 psi / 1.7 bar)
26.1 Watts
CRR: 0.00782
(25 psi / 1.7 bar)
Rolling Resistance
Real tire width in mm:
47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 bar
51-55 = 19 psi/1.3 bar
56-60 = 17 psi/1.2 bar
Extra Low Air Pressure
Pro DataPro Data
The MTB section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width.

All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs.

Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load.

Puncture Resistance Test Results


Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model Cross King Protection 29x2.2Aspen EXO TR
Total Puncture Score Tread 32 Points29 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Pro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro Data
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro Data
Tread Total Tire Thickness 1.9 mm2 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Pro DataPro Data
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Pro DataPro Data
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Pro DataPro Data

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Cross King Protection 29x2.2Aspen EXO TR
Wet Grip Average 66 Points53 Points
Wet Grip Center Pro DataPro Data
Wet Grip Edge Pro DataPro Data
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.1 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 3.7 mm3.3 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Cross King Protection 29x2.2Aspen EXO TR
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Verdict RecommendedRecommended
Rating 3.3 / 53.0 / 5
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  • Continental Cross King Protection 29x2.2
  • Maxxis Aspen EXO TR
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts