Continental Argotal
Enduro
Front
Continental Argotal vs Kenda Pinner
Short answer: Rolling resistance: Kenda Pinner leads with 39.8 W, Continental Argotal trails by 6.7 W.
Kenda Pinner
Enduro
Front
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Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.
Continental Argotal
Kenda Pinner
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.
Continental Argotal: Reference: documented test pressure of the source (24.7 psi (1.70 bar)).
Kenda Pinner: Reference: documented test pressure of the source (24.7 psi (1.70 bar)).
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.
Size, weight and casing
| Continental Argotal | Kenda Pinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2.4" · 2.6" (60 · 65 mm) | 2.4" (61 mm) |
| Wheel sizes | 27.5" · 29" | 27.5" · 29" |
| Weight | 1,040 g (29x2.4 Trail Endurance) | 1,240 g (29x2.4 AGC) |
| Casing | Trail · 3-ply | AGC (Advanced Gravity Casing) · 1-ply |
| Casing | Trail · Enduro · Downhill | Trail |
| TPI | 180 | 60 |
| Tread type | – | – |
| Tubeless ready | yes | yes |
| E-MTB approval | yes (E-25) | yes (E-25) |
| Price from | €65 | €75 |
| Model year | 2022 | 2020 |
Rubber compounds
Hardness scale 1 = hard and fast to 5 = very soft and grippy (our own classification).
Different grip classes: the softer tire must roll slower. Read the watts with that in mind.
Continental Argotal offers the softer compound range – more grip, usually at the cost of wear.
Lab data per version
| Continental Argotal | Kenda Pinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling resistance (W) | 46.5 W | 39.8 W |
| Impact protection (%) | 19.5 % | 56.6 % |
| Weighed weight (g) | 1,227.0 g | 1,202.0 g |
Continental Argotal
Kenda Pinner
Compounds & versions as curves
Up to three versions at once: the curve is modelled rolling resistance across pressure, the dot is the real lab measurement. Click the legend to show or hide a version.
- 39.8 W at 38 psi (2.62 bar) · Reference
- Puncture
- 56.56 %
- Weight
- 1202 g
- 30.5 W at 38 psi (2.62 bar) · -9.3 W
- Puncture
- 19.53 %
- Weight
- 1227 g
Without a lab test pressure we anchor the measured watt value at the recommended pressure. The curve shape is a physics model, not a measurement. Labs do not measure grip across pressure – we do not invent that curve. Wet grip is a lab value per tire model, not per version.
Variants head to head
Every measured variant of the selected tires – the same model in another compound, width or casing sits right next to it. Empty fields mean no reliable measurement.
| Continental ArgotalArgotal SuperSoft Compound Enduro-Casing | 46.5 W | 19.53 % | 1227 g |
| Kenda PinnerPinner Dual Layer Compound Enduro | 39.8 W | 56.56 % | 1202 g |
Charts
Rolling resistance (fewer watts is better)
Impact protection (higher is better)
Editorial rating (higher is better)
At least one tire is missing too many editorial scores for a radar profile. We never draw missing values as zero.
TestedYour build – derived
Recommendation by use
- Fast laps and long climbs: Kenda Pinner rolls easier at 39.8 W.
- Bike park, rocks and e-MTB: Kenda Pinner protects better with 57% impact protection.
Tested
- Rolling resistance: Kenda Pinner leads with 39.8 W, Continental Argotal trails by 6.7 W.
- Impact protection: Kenda Pinner leads with 56.6 %, Continental Argotal trails by 37 %.
- Weighed weight: Kenda Pinner leads with 1,202 g, Continental Argotal trails by 25 g.
Tests and sources
Continental Argotal
In this short test, BIKE pairs the coarse Argotal at the front with the Kryptotal at the rear to see if it's the ideal combo for enduro riders. The Argotal proves especially strong on loose and soft terrain, providing plenty of confidence there. It is rated a clear recommendation for loose ground.
BIKE Magazin
Kenda Pinner
The Kenda Pinner Pro ATC, Aaron Gwin's signature tire, was extensively ridden on various cornering trails. The large knobs deliver plenty of grip on firm, dry ground, while weight stays reasonable thanks to the light ATC compound. The tire also proves practical for longer tours.
BIKE MagazinThe Kenda Pinner Pro, co-developed with Aaron Gwin, was initially tested in its downhill version. The tire shows very predictable handling with strong grip on hard, dry ground. It specifically targets riders who race on fast, grippy tracks.
MTB-News.de