Continental Kryptotal Rear
Enduro
Rear
Continental Kryptotal Rear vs Maxxis High Roller II
Short answer: Rolling resistance: Continental Kryptotal Rear leads with 33.2 W, Maxxis High Roller II trails by 19.6 W.
Maxxis High Roller II
Enduro
Front+Rear
Configure your build
Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.
Continental Kryptotal Rear
Maxxis High Roller 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 Rear: Reference: test pressure 24.7 psi (1.70 bar).
Maxxis High Roller 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 Rear | Maxxis High Roller II | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 2.4" · 2.6" (60 · 65 mm) | 2.3" · 2.5" (58 · 63 mm) |
| Wheel sizes | 27.5" · 29" | 27.5" · 29" |
| Weight | 1,230 g (29x2.4 Enduro Soft) | 1,010 g (29x2.3 EXO) |
| Casing | Enduro Casing · Apex · 2-ply | EXO · 1-ply |
| Casing | Trail · Enduro · Downhill | Trail · Enduro |
| TPI | 110 | 60 |
| Tread type | Aggressive | Aggressive |
| Tubeless ready | yes | yes |
| E-MTB approval | yes | no |
| Price from | €56 | €59 |
| Model year | 2022 | 2013 |
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.
Maxxis High Roller II offers the softer compound range – more grip, usually at the cost of wear.
Lab data per version
| Continental Kryptotal Rear | Maxxis High Roller II | |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling resistance (W) | 33.2 W | 52.8 W |
| Impact protection (%) | 17.3 % | 53.5 % |
| Puncture resistance (N) | 409.4 N | 507.6 N |
| Weighed weight (g) | 1,199.0 g | 1,268.0 g |
Continental Kryptotal Rear
Maxxis High Roller II
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.
- 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
- 54.4 W at 26 psi (1.79 bar) · +23.5 W
- Puncture
- 53.5 %
- 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 RearKryptotal Re Soft Enduro · BIKE-Labor | 30.9 W | – | 1134 g |
| Continental Kryptotal RearKryptotal-Re Soft Compound Enduro-Casing | 33.2 W | 17.29 % | 1199 g |
| Maxxis High Roller IIHigh Roller 3C MaxxGrip DoubleDown | 52.8 W | 53.5 % | 1268 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: Maxxis High Roller II protects better with 54% impact protection.
- Wet roots and slippery ground: Continental Kryptotal Rear has the better wet grip.
- Only Continental Kryptotal Rear is approved for e-MTB use by the manufacturer.
Tested
- Rolling resistance: Continental Kryptotal Rear leads with 33.2 W, Maxxis High Roller II trails by 19.6 W.
- Impact protection: Maxxis High Roller II leads with 53.5 %, Continental Kryptotal Rear trails by 36.2 %.
- Puncture resistance: Maxxis High Roller II leads with 507.6 N, Continental Kryptotal Rear trails by 98.2 N.
- Weighed weight: Continental Kryptotal Rear leads with 1,199 g, Maxxis High Roller II trails by 69 g.
Tests and sources
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 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 High Roller 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 – LabortestIn the test of the Maxxis High Roller II in 27.5 x 2.30 inch with 3C MaxxTerra compound and EXO casing, the editors check whether the popular enduro tire has improved over its predecessor. The revised tread aims to deliver more grip and control.
MTB-News.de