Continental shakes up their long-running line-up of cross-country MTB tires with new Dubnital, Trinotal & Magnotal replacing their classic Race, Cross & Mountain Kings. Beyond simply renaming a bunch of decades-old mountain bike classics, the three new Continental MTB tires tweak or completely reshape their tread block design, update their casings & rubber, and adopt Continental’s simple but clear new labeling system.
Continental MTB tires add new Dubnital, Trinotal & Magnotal
With 3 new mountain bike tires, Continental sets out to reshape their grip on XC, down-country, and all-mountain trail riding. Their Race King, Cross King & Mountain King tire designs have sat mostly unchanged in the line-up for decades. So, a complete shake-up was done in order to adapt to more modern mountain biking. While the new Dubnital retains much of the iconic Race King’s fast rolling speed, the Trinotal and Magnotal present all-new blocky treads that significantly improve performance and grip over their predecessors.
All 3 get tweaked or all-new tread block designs, adding more edges and more advanced siping for improved grip. Then, Continental also updated each to the latest Trail and Race casings we’ve seen applied on either extreme, with Conti’s most-recent enduro/DH and gravel tires. And finally, they feature the latest Grip and Rapid rubber we detailed on the recent Terra Adventure launch.
Plus, with simple and consistent labeling, they now provide a smoother transition into the popular Conti Gravity family, and can even be mixed-and-matched with the Xynotal, Kryptotal, Argotal & Hydrotal for more demanding trail conditions.
Dubnital is the ‘Master of Speed’
“Dubnital is engineered for dry to damp conditions and is ideal for rocky, hardpack, and medium-loose soils. It is built to meet the needs of XC and downcountry riders who demand maximum speed. A direct successor to the beloved ‘Race King’, Dubnital takes performance to the next level with its cutting-edge tread and advanced rubber compounds. The result? Unmatched efficiency, grip and control at high speeds.”
Trinotal is built to ‘Control the Terrain’
“Designed for versatility, Trinotal excels in dry to wet conditions and handles a mix of hard and loose soils. Perfect for XC and downcountry riders, this tire offers superior grip and stability, allowing riders to confidently navigate a variety of terrains. Replacing the popular ‘Cross King’, Trinotal conquers the unpredictable challenges of modern trail riding with precision and control.”
Magnotal is said to ‘Dominate Wherever You Ride’
“Magnotal is built for aggressive all-mountain and trail riders seeking the perfect balance between performance and control. It thrives in dry to wet conditions, handling hard, loose, and muddy soils with ease. As the direct successor to the ‘Mountain King’, this all-rounder tire bridges the gap between gravity and XC/DC riding, setting a new standard for versatility. Magnotal offers exceptional grip for riders pushing their limits on the most challenging terrain.”
Continental MTB tires – Pricing, options & availability
“With the introduction of Dubnital, Trinotal, and Magnotal, we are proud to complete the overhaul of our MTB lineup, finally replacing our iconic ‘Kings.’ The new models now seamlessly fit into the nomenclature and logic of our Gravity range tires, and give riders the freedom to use our portfolio as a playground to create their perfect setup. We’ve tested these tires with gold-medal-winning athletes to ensure they perform at the highest level—now it’s your turn to push their limits. While our technology has already been proven in the world of gravity, we’re excited to see how riders take them to new heights across other disciplines.”
– Alexander Haenke, Continental MTB & Gravel Product Manager
These 3 new Continental XC & trail mountain bike tires debut today and join the 5 existing gravity tires to form a much more complete offering for all types of MTB riding, in all conditions. Pricing generally runs 67€ per tire in the Trail Grip combo, 71€ in Trail Rapid or Race Grip, and 74€ in Race Rapid, regardless of tread pattern or size (27.5 or 29 & 2.2 or 2.4″, depending on model). All are offered in both all-black and at least one variant with a classic transparent Conti brown-wall look.
The new Dubnital and Trinotal are both available starting today, while the Magnotal will be following close behind them in bike shops and online retailers soon.
