Continental Kryptotal Front
Enduro
Front
Continental Kryptotal Front vs Maxxis Minion DHR II
Short answer: Rolling resistance: Continental Kryptotal Front leads with 35.2 W, Maxxis Minion DHR II trails by 1.3 W.
Maxxis Minion DHR II
Enduro
Rear
Configure your build
Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.
Continental Kryptotal Front
Maxxis Minion DHR II
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).
Maxxis Minion DHR II: 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 Kryptotal Front | Maxxis Minion DHR II | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2.4" · 2.6" (60 · 65 mm) | 2.4" · 2.6" (61 · 66 mm) |
| Wheel sizes | 27.5" · 29" | 27.5" · 29" |
| Weight | 1,240 g (29x2.4 Enduro Soft) | 1,085 g (29x2.4 WT EXO+) |
| Casing | Enduro Casing · Apex · 2-ply | EXO+ · 1-ply |
| Casing | Trail · Enduro · Downhill | Trail · Enduro · Downhill |
| TPI | 110 | 120 |
| Tread type | Aggressive | Aggressive |
| Tubeless ready | yes | yes |
| E-MTB approval | yes | yes |
| Price from | €70 | €69 |
| Model year | 2022 | 2014 |
Rubber compounds
Hardness scale 1 = hard and fast to 5 = very soft and grippy (our own classification).
Maxxis Minion DHR II
Grip class: Speed-Grip · Balanced · Max Grip
Different grip classes: the softer tire must roll slower. Read the watts with that in mind.
Maxxis Minion DHR II offers the softer compound range – more grip, usually at the cost of wear.
Lab data per version
| Continental Kryptotal Front | Maxxis Minion DHR II | |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling resistance (W) | 35.2 W | 36.5 W |
| Impact protection (%) | 28.4 % | 51.6 % |
| Puncture resistance (N) | 420.4 N | 494.6 N |
| Weighed weight (g) | 1,167.0 g | 1,310.0 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-Casing | 29 x 2.40 | 35.2 W | 28.35 % | 1167 g | 69.95 € |
| Kryptotal-Fr SuperSoft Compound Downhill-Casing | 29 x 2.40 | 41.5 W | 51.42 % | 1310 g | 89.95 € |
| Kryptotal-Fr SuperSoft Compound Enduro-Casing | 29 x 2.40 | 42.3 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 %
Maxxis Minion DHR II
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.
| Minion DHR 2 3C MaxxGrip DH Casing | 29 x 2.40 WT | 52.2 W | 69.92 % | 1268 g | 79.9 € |
| Minion DHR 2 3C MaxxGrip DoubleDown | 29 x 2.50 WT | 50.1 W | 38.16 % | 1275 g | 84.9 € |
| Minion DHR 2 3C MaxxTerra DH Casing | 29 x 2.50 WT | 34.3 W | 71.54 % | 1380 g | 79.9 € |
| Minion DHR 2 3C MaxxTerra DoubleDown | 29 x 2.40 WT | 36.5 W | 51.63 % | 1310 g | 84.9 € |
| Minion DHR 2 Dual Compound DH Casing Wire | 29 x 2.40 WT | 35.6 W | 72.33 % | 1373 g | 64.9 € |
Rolling resistance
lower is better
- Minion DHR 2 3C MaxxTerra DH Casing34.3 W
- Minion DHR 2 Dual Compound DH Casing Wire35.6 W
- Minion DHR 2 3C MaxxTerra DoubleDown36.5 W
- Minion DHR 2 3C MaxxGrip DoubleDown50.1 W
- Minion DHR 2 3C MaxxGrip DH Casing52.2 W
Impact protection
higher is better
- Minion DHR 2 3C MaxxTerra DH Casing71.54 %
- Minion DHR 2 Dual Compound DH Casing Wire72.33 %
- Minion DHR 2 3C MaxxTerra DoubleDown51.63 %
- Minion DHR 2 3C MaxxGrip DoubleDown38.16 %
- Minion DHR 2 3C MaxxGrip DH Casing69.92 %
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.
- 34.3 W at 26 psi (1.79 bar) · Reference
- Puncture
- 71.54 %
- Weight
- 1380 g
- 34.1 W at 26 psi (1.79 bar) · -0.2 W
- Puncture
- 28.35 %
- Weight
- 1167 g
- 35.6 W at 26 psi (1.79 bar) · +1.3 W
- Puncture
- 72.33 %
- Weight
- 1373 g
- 36.5 W
- Puncture
- 51.63 %
- Weight
- 1310 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
- 50.1 W
- Puncture
- 38.16 %
- Weight
- 1275 g
- 52.2 W
- Puncture
- 69.92 %
- Weight
- 1268 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-Labor | 40.1 W | – | 1193 g |
| Continental Kryptotal FrontKryptotal-Fr Soft Compound Enduro-Casing | 35.2 W | 28.35 % | 1167 g |
| Continental Kryptotal FrontKryptotal-Fr SuperSoft Compound Downhill-Casing | 41.5 W | 51.42 % | 1310 g |
| Continental Kryptotal FrontKryptotal-Fr SuperSoft Compound Enduro-Casing | 42.3 W | 25.96 % | 1208 g |
| Maxxis Minion DHR IIMinion DHR 2 3C MaxxGrip DH Casing | 52.2 W | 69.92 % | 1268 g |
| Maxxis Minion DHR IIMinion DHR 2 3C MaxxGrip DoubleDown | 50.1 W | 38.16 % | 1275 g |
| Maxxis Minion DHR IIMinion DHR 2 3C MaxxTerra DH Casing | 34.3 W | 71.54 % | 1380 g |
| Maxxis Minion DHR IIMinion DHR 2 3C MaxxTerra DoubleDown | 36.5 W | 51.63 % | 1310 g |
| Maxxis Minion DHR IIMinion DHR 2 Dual Compound DH Casing Wire | 35.6 W | 72.33 % | 1373 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 Front rolls easier at 35.2 W.
- Bike park, rocks and e-MTB: Maxxis Minion DHR II protects better with 52% impact protection.
- Wet roots and slippery ground: Continental Kryptotal Front has the better wet grip.
Tested
- Rolling resistance: Continental Kryptotal Front leads with 35.2 W, Maxxis Minion DHR II trails by 1.3 W.
- Impact protection: Maxxis Minion DHR II leads with 51.6 %, Continental Kryptotal Front trails by 23.3 %.
- Puncture resistance: Maxxis Minion DHR II leads with 494.6 N, Continental Kryptotal Front trails by 74.2 N.
- Weighed weight: Continental Kryptotal Front leads with 1,167 g, Maxxis Minion DHR II trails by 143 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 MagazinThe 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.deENDURO'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
Maxxis Minion DHR II
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 – LabortestThe Maxxis Minion DHR II combines elements of the well-known DHR and DHF treads and is tested as a dry-weather tire for firm and loose ground. The editors examine whether it finally rivals the DHF on the rear wheel.
MTB-News.de