Continental Kryptotal Front
Enduro
Front
Continental Kryptotal Front vs Specialized Hillbilly
Short answer: Rolling resistance: Continental Kryptotal Front leads with 35.2 W, Specialized Hillbilly trails by 18.3 W.
Specialized Hillbilly
Enduro
Front
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Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.
Continental Kryptotal Front
Specialized Hillbilly
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).
Specialized Hillbilly: 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 | Specialized Hillbilly | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2.4" · 2.6" (60 · 65 mm) | 2.4" · 2.6" (61 mm) |
| Wheel sizes | 27.5" · 29" | 27.5" · 29" |
| Weight | 1,240 g (29x2.4 Enduro Soft) | 1,070 g (29x2.4 GRID Trail T9) |
| Casing | Enduro Casing · Apex · 2-ply | GRID Trail |
| Casing | Trail · Enduro · Downhill | Trail · Enduro |
| TPI | 110 | 60 |
| Tread type | Aggressive | – |
| Tubeless ready | yes | yes |
| E-MTB approval | yes | yes |
| Price from | €70 | €60 |
| Model year | 2022 | 2022 |
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.
Specialized Hillbilly offers the softer compound range – more grip, usually at the cost of wear.
Lab data per version
| Continental Kryptotal Front | Specialized Hillbilly | |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling resistance (W) | 35.2 W | 53.5 W |
| Impact protection (%) | 28.4 % | 28.7 % |
| Puncture resistance (N) | 420.4 N | – |
| Weighed weight (g) | 1,167.0 g | 1,065.0 g |
These two tires have no measured values from the same test series. A direct comparison of numbers would not be sound.
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 %
Specialized Hillbilly
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.
- 35.2 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · Reference
- Puncture
- 28.35 %
- Weight
- 1167 g
- 40.1 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · +4.9 W
- Puncture
- –
- Weight
- 1193 g
- 41.5 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · +6.3 W
- Puncture
- 51.42 %
- Weight
- 1310 g
- 42.3 W
- Puncture
- 25.96 %
- Weight
- 1208 g
- 53.5 W
- Puncture
- 28.68 %
- Weight
- 1065 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 |
| Specialized HillbillyHillbilly T9 Grid Trail | 53.5 W | 28.68 % | 1065 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: Continental Kryptotal Front rolls easier at 35.2 W.
- Bike park, rocks and e-MTB: Specialized Hillbilly protects better with 29% impact protection.
Tested
- Rolling resistance: Continental Kryptotal Front leads with 35.2 W, Specialized Hillbilly trails by 18.3 W.
- Impact protection: Specialized Hillbilly leads with 28.7 %, Continental Kryptotal Front trails by 0.3 %.
- Weighed weight: Specialized Hillbilly leads with 1,065 g, Continental Kryptotal Front trails by 102 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
Specialized Hillbilly
The updated Specialized Hillbilly was tested over several weeks on loose and muddy ground. The widely spaced knobs provide excellent self-cleaning and dependable grip even in wet conditions. It remains the go-to choice for soft terrain in the American brand's lineup.
MTB-News.de