MTB Tire Guide

Continental Kryptotal Front vs Continental Kryptotal Rear

Short answer: Rolling resistance: Continental Kryptotal Rear leads with 33.2 W, Continental Kryptotal Front trails by 2 W.

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

Continental Kryptotal Front

Tire width
Wheel size
27.5" wheel
29" wheel
Casing
Compound
Pressure (context)
Measured point

Continental Kryptotal Rear

Tire width
Wheel size
27.5" wheel
29" wheel
Casing
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.

Continental Kryptotal Front: Reference: test pressure 24.7 psi (1.70 bar).

Continental Kryptotal Rear: Reference: test pressure 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 Kryptotal FrontContinental Kryptotal Rear
Width2.4" · 2.6" (60 · 65 mm)2.4" · 2.6" (60 · 65 mm)
Wheel sizes27.5" · 29"27.5" · 29"
Weight1,240 g (29x2.4 Enduro Soft)1,230 g (29x2.4 Enduro Soft)
CasingEnduro Casing · Apex · 2-plyEnduro Casing · Apex · 2-ply
CasingTrail · Enduro · DownhillTrail · Enduro · Downhill
TPI110110
Tread typeAggressiveAggressive
Tubeless readyyesyes
E-MTB approvalyesyes
Price from€70€56
Model year20222022

Rubber compounds

Hardness scale 1 = hard and fast to 5 = very soft and grippy (our own classification).

Continental Kryptotal Front

Grip class: Grip

Continental Kryptotal Rear

Grip class: Grip

Both tires sit in the same grip class – the watt comparison is fair.

Both tires sit on the same step of our editorial hardness scale.

Lab data per version

Continental Kryptotal FrontContinental Kryptotal Rear
Rolling resistance (W)35.2 W
33.2 W
Impact protection (%)28.4 %
17.3 %
Puncture resistance (N)420.4 N
409.4 N
Weighed weight (g)1,167.0 g
1,199.0 g

Continental Kryptotal Front

All tested versions

Test series: ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine – Labortest 64 Reifen

Measured values per compound and casing from the same laboratory test. Empty cells mean no reliable value was published.

Kryptotal-Fr Soft Compound Enduro-Casing29 x 2.4035.2 W
28.35 %
1167 g
69.95 €
Kryptotal-Fr SuperSoft Compound Downhill-Casing29 x 2.4041.5 W
51.42 %
1310 g
89.95 €
Kryptotal-Fr SuperSoft Compound Enduro-Casing29 x 2.4042.3 W
25.96 %
1208 g
81.95 €

Rolling resistance

lower is better

  • Kryptotal-Fr Soft Compound Enduro-Casing35.2 W
  • Kryptotal-Fr SuperSoft Compound Downhill-Casing41.5 W
  • Kryptotal-Fr SuperSoft Compound Enduro-Casing42.3 W

Impact protection

higher is better

  • Kryptotal-Fr Soft Compound Enduro-Casing28.35 %
  • Kryptotal-Fr SuperSoft Compound Downhill-Casing51.42 %
  • Kryptotal-Fr SuperSoft Compound Enduro-Casing25.96 %

Continental Kryptotal Rear

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.

20.536.752.96985.2121927344249Pressure (psi)W
  • 30.9 W at 26 psi (1.79 bar) · Reference
    Puncture
    –
    Weight
    1134 g
  • 33.2 W at 26 psi (1.79 bar) · +2.3 W
    Puncture
    17.29 %
    Weight
    1199 g
  • 34.1 W at 26 psi (1.79 bar) · +3.2 W
    Puncture
    28.35 %
    Weight
    1167 g
  • 40.1 W
    Puncture
    –
    Weight
    1193 g
  • 41.5 W
    Puncture
    51.42 %
    Weight
    1310 g
  • 42.3 W
    Puncture
    25.96 %
    Weight
    1208 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.

Three curves at most – hide one first.

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 Kryptotal FrontKryptotal Fr Super Soft Enduro · BIKE-Labor40.1 W
–1193 g
Continental Kryptotal FrontKryptotal-Fr Soft Compound Enduro-Casing35.2 W
28.35 %
1167 g
Continental Kryptotal FrontKryptotal-Fr SuperSoft Compound Downhill-Casing41.5 W
51.42 %
1310 g
Continental Kryptotal FrontKryptotal-Fr SuperSoft Compound Enduro-Casing42.3 W
25.96 %
1208 g
Continental Kryptotal RearKryptotal Re Soft Enduro · BIKE-Labor30.9 W
–1134 g
Continental Kryptotal RearKryptotal-Re Soft Compound Enduro-Casing33.2 W
17.29 %
1199 g

Charts

Rolling resistance (fewer watts is better)

Impact protection (higher is better)

Editorial rating (higher is better)

TestedYour build – derived

Recommendation by use

  • Fast laps and long climbs: Continental Kryptotal Rear rolls easier at 33.2 W.
  • Bike park, rocks and e-MTB: Continental Kryptotal Front protects better with 28% impact protection.
  • Wet roots and slippery ground: Continental Kryptotal Front has the better wet grip.

Tested

  • Rolling resistance: Continental Kryptotal Rear leads with 33.2 W, Continental Kryptotal Front trails by 2 W.
  • Impact protection: Continental Kryptotal Front leads with 28.4 %, Continental Kryptotal Rear trails by 11.1 %.
  • Puncture resistance: Continental Kryptotal Front leads with 420.4 N, Continental Kryptotal Rear trails by 11 N.
  • Weighed weight: Continental Kryptotal Front leads with 1,167 g, Continental Kryptotal Rear trails by 32 g.

Tests and sources

Continental Kryptotal Front

  • In the 2026 enduro tyre test, the Kryptotal Fr competes alongside the Kryptotal Re. Testers praise the predictable handling and reliable grip thanks to the super-soft compound and sturdy enduro casing. As an all-rounder for tough enduro riding, the Kryptotal convinces.

    BIKE Magazin

  • The editors tested the Kryptotal as front and rear tyre in Enduro and DH casings over several months. It impresses with high grip on varying terrain and good puncture protection. Overall, the hype around Continental's all-rounder is judged to be justified.

    MTB-News.de

  • ENDURO's lab test measures 64 MTB tires under standardised conditions (20 km/h, 1.5 bar, 50 kg wheel load) for rolling resistance, pinch-flat protection and puncture resistance. Key takeaway: weight and pinch-flat protection are closely linked, while rolling resistance depends mainly on the rubber compound. Summarised in our own words; details and measured values at the original.

    ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine – Labortest

Continental Kryptotal Rear

  • In this comparison test, the Kryptotal combo is examined as a trail tyre duo and compared against the Magnotal at the rear. Testers highlight the confident grip and the good balance between rolling resistance and traction. The combo is clearly recommended for demanding trails.

    BIKE Magazin

  • The editors tested the Kryptotal as front and rear tyre in Enduro and DH casings over several months. It impresses with high grip on varying terrain and good puncture protection. Overall, the hype around Continental's all-rounder is judged to be justified.

    MTB-News.de

  • ENDURO's lab test measures 64 MTB tires under standardised conditions (20 km/h, 1.5 bar, 50 kg wheel load) for rolling resistance, pinch-flat protection and puncture resistance. Key takeaway: weight and pinch-flat protection are closely linked, while rolling resistance depends mainly on the rubber compound. Summarised in our own words; details and measured values at the original.

    ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine – Labortest
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