MTB Tire Guide
Continental Magnotal MTB tire (Trail, 29")

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Continental

Magnotal

Trail
Front+Rear
Intermediate
Tubeless ready
Short answer:

Tested

Weaker in comparison

27.6 W · rank 4 of 5 comparable Trail tires

7.1 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.

Neuer Trail-Reifen von Continental mit auffällig hohem Pannenschutz-Messwert.

Weight
799 g
Variant
–
Compound
Trail Grip
Grip class
Balanced
Casing
Trail
TPI
–
Reinforcement
–
Wheel sizes
27.5", 29"
Widths
2.4", 2.6"
Front pressure
20–26 psi (1.38–1.79 bar)
Rear pressure
22–28 psi (1.52–1.93 bar)
Price (MSRP)
67–73 €
Model year
2026

Configure your build

Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.

Tire width
Wheel size
27.5" wheel
29" wheel
Compound
Pressure (context)
Measured point
Measured value available
How we calculate

Width, casing and compound decide how a tire really rides. We only show what was actually measured – and label estimates honestly.

Reference: recommended pressure 24 psi (1.65 bar) – an assumption, not a test pressure.

More pressure: less rolling resistance, less grip, less comfort. Tougher casing: more protection, more weight. Softer compound: more grip, more rolling resistance.

Modelled values are assumptions based on the stated measurement points – not a lab test.

Rating profile

3 of 8 criteria rated

Editorial assessment on a 1–10 scale. Grip index: 6.9

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TestedYour build – derived

These grades describe the tire model, not one specific width or compound – no reliable per-version grades exist.

Individual scores

  • Rolling resistance5.5/10
  • Wet grip6.9/10
  • Puncture protection8.3/10

No data

  • Dry grip
  • Cornering grip
  • Braking traction
  • Durability
  • Comfort/damping

Scores from 1 to 10: higher is better.

Sizes & variants

Every variant the manufacturer lists, with its own claimed data. Missing values stay blank.

7 variants
27.5"2.4" · 60 mmTrail(Trail)Grip745 gE-25€67
27.5"2.4" · 60 mmTrail(Trail)Soft785 gE-25€69
27.5"2.6" · 65 mmTrail(Trail)Soft895 gE-25€73
27.5"2.6" · 65 mmTrail(Trail)Grip905 gE-25€71
29"2.4" · 60 mmTrail(Trail)Grip805 gE-25€67
29"2.4" · 60 mmTrail(Trail)Soft840 gE-25€69
29"2.6" · 65 mmTrail(Trail)Soft965 gE-25€73

The value in brackets is our brand-neutral casing class (Light, Trail, Enduro, Downhill) – not a manufacturer statement.

Source: manufacturer data

Measured values

Lab data

Real test-rig values – not an estimate. Tested variant: Magnotal Trail Grip 2.4 (gemessene Variante).

Watts measured on the test rig: lower is better. The 1-10 ratings on this page: higher is better.

No lab of our own: measurements come from the third-party test named above – the source is linked directly.

Rolling resistancemeasured at 28 psi (1.93 bar)
27.6 W

Rank 4 of 5 · lower is better

Impact protection tread
50 points
Wet grip measurementHard surface, not off-road
67 points

Rank 3 of 4 · higher is better

Tread rubber thickness
2.8 mm
Weighed weight
799 g

Rank 3 of 5 · lower is better

Measured widthon a 17.8 mm rim
56 mm
Source: Bicycle Rolling Resistance · January 2026To the test

Automatic assessment

Tested: Calculated from the stored measurements – compared only within the same test series and category (Trail).

  • Rolling resistance

    Weaker in comparison

    27.6 W · rank 4 of 5 comparable Trail tires

    7.1 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.

  • Wet grip measurement

    Weaker in comparison

    67 points · rank 3 of 4 comparable Trail tires

    4 points behind the best value in the same test series. More points means more compound grip on smooth surfaces.

  • Weighed weight

    Mid-field

    799 g · rank 3 of 5 comparable Trail tires

    108 g behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer grams is better, but usually costs casing stability.

Measurements from different test rigs are not directly comparable – Sources & method.

Test reports

Our own summaries – the full test is available at the source.

Magazine ride tests

BIKE Magazin

March 2026

In this comparison test, the Magnotal is examined as a rear tyre in combination with the Kryptotal for trail use. The testers certify well-rounded, efficient handling with sufficient grip for flowing trails. The combo convinces as a versatile choice for everyday trail riding.

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BIKE Magazin

July 2025

BIKE tests the new Magnotal to see whether this less aggressive trail tyre can keep up with its chunkier siblings. It impresses with low rolling resistance combined with solid grip on typical trail terrain. It positions itself as a fast all-rounder between XC and enduro.

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