Continental Kryptotal Front
Enduro
Front
Continental Kryptotal Front vs Schwalbe Tacky Chan
Short answer: Rolling resistance: Schwalbe Tacky Chan leads with 29.3 W, Continental Kryptotal Front trails by 5.9 W.
Schwalbe Tacky Chan
Enduro
Front
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Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.
Continental Kryptotal Front
Schwalbe Tacky Chan
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).
Schwalbe Tacky Chan: 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 | Schwalbe Tacky Chan | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2.4" · 2.6" (60 · 65 mm) | 2.4" (62 mm) |
| Wheel sizes | 27.5" · 29" | 27.5" · 29" |
| Weight | 1,240 g (29x2.4 Enduro Soft) | 1,150 g (29x2.4 Super Trail) |
| Casing | Enduro Casing · Apex · 2-ply | Super Trail · 1-ply |
| Casing | Trail · Enduro · Downhill | Trail · Enduro |
| TPI | 110 | 67 |
| Tread type | Aggressive | Aggressive |
| Tubeless ready | yes | yes |
| E-MTB approval | yes | yes |
| Price from | €70 | €74 |
| Model year | 2022 | 2022 |
Rubber compounds
Hardness scale 1 = hard and fast to 5 = very soft and grippy (our own classification).
Both tires sit in the same grip class – the watt comparison is fair.
Schwalbe Tacky Chan offers the softer compound range – more grip, usually at the cost of wear.
Lab data per version
| Continental Kryptotal Front | Schwalbe Tacky Chan | |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling resistance (W) | 35.2 W | 29.3 W |
| Impact protection (%) | 28.4 % | 71.1 % |
| Puncture resistance (N) | 420.4 N | 597.3 N |
| Weighed weight (g) | 1,167.0 g | 1,260.0 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 %
Schwalbe Tacky Chan
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.
| Tacky Chan ADDIX Soft Super Gravity | 29 x 2.40 | 29.3 W | 71.11 % | 1260 g | 74.9 € |
| Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Downhill | 29 x 2.40 | 45.2 W | 88.05 % | 1355 g | 74.9 € |
| Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Gravity | 29 x 2.40 | 46.9 W | 71.61 % | 1271 g | 74.9 € |
Rolling resistance
lower is better
- Tacky Chan ADDIX Soft Super Gravity29.3 W
- Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Downhill45.2 W
- Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Gravity46.9 W
Impact protection
higher is better
- Tacky Chan ADDIX Soft Super Gravity71.11 %
- Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Downhill88.05 %
- Tacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Gravity71.61 %
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.
- 29.3 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · Reference
- Puncture
- 71.11 %
- Weight
- 1260 g
- 35.2 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · +5.9 W
- Puncture
- 28.35 %
- Weight
- 1167 g
- 40.1 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · +10.8 W
- Puncture
- –
- Weight
- 1193 g
- 41.5 W
- Puncture
- 51.42 %
- Weight
- 1310 g
- 42.3 W
- Puncture
- 25.96 %
- Weight
- 1208 g
- 45.2 W
- Puncture
- 88.05 %
- Weight
- 1355 g
- 46.9 W
- Puncture
- 71.61 %
- Weight
- 1271 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 |
| Schwalbe Tacky ChanTacky Chan ADDIX Soft Super Gravity | 29.3 W | 71.11 % | 1260 g |
| Schwalbe Tacky ChanTacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Downhill | 45.2 W | 88.05 % | 1355 g |
| Schwalbe Tacky ChanTacky Chan ADDIX Ultra Soft Super Gravity | 46.9 W | 71.61 % | 1271 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: Schwalbe Tacky Chan rolls easier at 29.3 W.
- Bike park, rocks and e-MTB: Schwalbe Tacky Chan protects better with 71% impact protection.
- Wet roots and slippery ground: Continental Kryptotal Front has the better wet grip.
Tested
- Rolling resistance: Schwalbe Tacky Chan leads with 29.3 W, Continental Kryptotal Front trails by 5.9 W.
- Impact protection: Schwalbe Tacky Chan leads with 71.1 %, Continental Kryptotal Front trails by 42.8 %.
- Puncture resistance: Schwalbe Tacky Chan leads with 597.3 N, Continental Kryptotal Front trails by 176.9 N.
- Weighed weight: Continental Kryptotal Front leads with 1,167 g, Schwalbe Tacky Chan trails by 93 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
Schwalbe Tacky Chan
The new Schwalbe Tacky Chan aims to fill the gap between Magic Mary and Big Betty and, according to the test, is especially suited to fast, hard tracks. The tire is available in versions ranging from trail to downhill.
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