{"product_id":"continental-race-king-2-2-mtb-tyre-26x2-20-black-black-skin-wire-bead","title":"Continental Race King 2.2 MTB Tyre – 26x2.20\", Black\/Black Skin, Wire Bead","description":"\u003ch2\u003eContinental Race King 2.2 – The Cross-Country Weapon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for riders who mean business on race day, the \u003cstrong\u003eContinental Race King 2.2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a proven cross-country and marathon tyre that delivers where it counts. Whether you’re hammering through a hardtail race or pushing a full-suspension rig to its limits, the Race King’s low-profile tread rolls fast, grips confidently, and soaks up trail chatter with its voluminous casing and excellent self-damping. This is the tyre that turns every kilometre into a competitive advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimised for cross-country racing and marathon riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent on hardtails and race full-suspension bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow rolling resistance for maximum speed efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoluminous casing with outstanding self-damping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile tread — versatile and fast on varied terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire bead construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Black \/ Black Skin sidewall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended pressure: 3.0 – 4.0 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Race King 2.0\/2.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 x 2.20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eETRTO:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55-559\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eETRTO Inner Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 559\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eETRTO Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wire bead (Drahtreifen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 – 4.0 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 670 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \/ Black Skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tyre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat type of riding is the Continental Race King best suited for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Race King is designed primarily for cross-country racing and marathon events. Its low-profile tread and low rolling resistance make it ideal for fast, hardpacked trails and competitive riding on both hardtails and full-suspension bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the recommended tyre pressure?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinental recommends running the Race King 2.2 between 3.0 and 4.0 bar. The ideal pressure depends on your weight, terrain, and riding style — lighter riders and softer terrain generally benefit from lower pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this a tubeless-ready tyre?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the wire bead (clincher) version of the Race King. It is designed for use with an inner tube. If you need a tubeless-ready version, please check our other tyre listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat rim size does this tyre fit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Race King 2.2 fits 26-inch rims with an ETRTO inner diameter of 559 mm. Please verify your rim size before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow heavy is the tyre?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Continental Race King 2.2 weighs 670 grams, offering a solid balance between durability and performance for race and trail use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhen will this tyre be available?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tyre is available from week 30\/2026 (from 20 July 2026). Orders placed before this date will be dispatched as soon as stock arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Continental","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57204886110473,"sku":"1012674405","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/4128\/3143\/files\/3a1ef8a42d8156bda401ac71d46c4cdd_JPG.webp?v=1784322976","url":"https:\/\/silverbackbikes.de\/products\/continental-race-king-2-2-mtb-tyre-26x2-20-black-black-skin-wire-bead","provider":"Silverback Bikes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}