Video: Continental - Trail King Projekt

Jul 29, 2015
by Connor Macleod  
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MENTIONS: @ContinentalMTB @Margus


More info on Trail King tires here - conti-online.com
Watch part one - the Der Kaiser Project here.
Music: Mamont - Jag Sår Ett Frö



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51 Comments
  • 13 1
 Excellent tyres until they deform (which is far too common for the premium price tag)
  • 8 0
 Yep, they roll fast and grip pretty well for the weight but I've deformed at least 3 sidewalls just pumping through berms. They warrantied several but at this point it's not even worth the hassle. I'm going back to maxxis.
  • 4 0
 Shame isn't it? they are really very good otherwise!
  • 3 2
 Same "Conti Whompus" experience here - I've broken five casings on Trail Kings and Mountain Kings. I'm done with the brand for good. These tires should have a weight rating. All of the other failures I've heard of were under larger riders.
  • 5 1
 Not to mention the sidewalls look like a fuzzy mess after 5 rides
  • 2 1
 I heard trail kings used to be very good. But the ones that came on my bike were terrible! Good grip when your really weighted them under speed but slower speed stuff or off camber was a struggle. And they didn't roll too well. I like der kaiser projects and mud kings a lot! By far the best DH tyres I've used. But I was disapointed with the trail kings. One thing I did like was the side walls! I never had a flat with them despite running really low tyre pressures through the winter
  • 3 1
 Same. I tossed another TK into the graveyard last night. That makes 7 or 8 with blown casings.
  • 1 0
 I haven't had any issues with mine - never a deformation either. So far this entire season I've gone no flats with QBP DH tubes. Has been great when I get squirrelly on heavy landings. They've saved my ass and stomped a lot of park and trail rides for me!
  • 1 0
 With the Protection sidewall?
  • 1 0
 @AutumnMedia All of the TKs and MKs I used were the top-spec ProTection/Black Chili UST models (set up tubeless as well). I'm really bummed that they failed because the grip was very, very good, and the 2.4 size is a great match for my riding. I avoid running tubes but it stands to reason that these tires with DH tubes would have more structure to them, and be less likely to fail.
  • 1 0
 The ones I bought were UST tyres. They don't/shouldn't need tubes.
  • 3 0
 I am testing in the moment the new Baron Projekt 2.4 and the Kaiser Projekt in 26". Petty amazing tires. Grip is perfekt an Rolling resistance really ok. Test in riva, morzine and here in germany. I found my new tires! If i have many km i change rear to x-King protection.
  • 1 2
 How close to 2.4" are they??? Like 2.2"?
  • 1 0
 They are like the Magic Mary in 2.35. the Baron Projekt looks bit smaller. The rubber shore is like the old baron 2.3 or the mud king. The Baron projekt work awesome in all conditions. Before the new Conti tires i ride Magic Front and nobby 2015 rear.
  • 1 0
 I've been waiting for those baron projekts, are they available in Germany yet?
  • 1 0
 Not official... I dont know when they come into stores...http://m.fotos.mtb-news.de/p/1824822?in=user
  • 1 5
flag brycebee (Jul 30, 2015 at 19:48) (Below Threshold)
 Just get some Maxxis.
  • 2 0
 Maybe I want to support a European company that mades tyres in Europe and not have to ship everything from the far east?
  • 3 0
 Loved the video! So cool seeing trails in my own back yard that I haven't ridden. It's weird around here because there are like 30 "off menu" trails that are truly awesome but are technically illegal. There is a don't ask, don't tell, don't ticket truce, but STRAVA junkies are publicizing their rides, forcing the hands of those charged with enforcing regulations and laws. Turn off your damn STRAVA and enjoy the awesome. If you want a medal for riding I 'll have one engraved for you. Oh and props to T-Wrex for the drone work on that video. Go easy on that cactus, Schleyer!
  • 3 1
 It's time they start producing/selling them Projekt tires (der Baron en der Kaiser) in 27,5". They've been testing them for almost 2 years now. Still no proper Enduro/DH tire in 650b Frown Come on Conti!!
  • 1 0
 The casings have been going on them aswell.
  • 1 1
 so - where is the 29er Trailking Protection Apex 2.4 (in Black Chili please - so far only lousy Asia versions available)... Oh and still out waiting for 29er der Kaiser Projekt too... (even though a 29er Der Baron 2.5 would trump them all).
  • 4 1
 At first, I thought there was a new version of the Trail King, like Der Kaiser Projekt tires. Damn...
  • 1 0
 It is, it's for the Trail King Protection Apex. Protection Apex is Continental's new carcass aimed at the magic word - enduro.
  • 1 6
flag lkubica (Jul 29, 2015 at 1:18) (Below Threshold)
 No, the 2.4 Protection Apex is already there from 2014 ... The 2.2 Protection Apex is new, but this is a tire for sissies ;-)
  • 1 0
 Both were launched at Eurobike last year as part of their 2015 range, however this is the first promo video for them
  • 4 0
 Richie SLAYS everything ,,,,
  • 1 0
 nice video edit,and great scenery!Damnn cactus would scare the crap out of me about getting a puncture.It looks to damn hot to fix a flat tire out there with no shade :-)
  • 1 0
 Don't tell anyone, but the daytime highs on those particular trails have been in the mid 70s this July (what is that, 23.948 degrees Canadian?). It's coastal, so it stays cooler than it looks. Think I'll go get some this morning! I promise not to skid.
  • 3 0
 Dooood, looks like a fun place to ride!
  • 2 3
 Wazzap with swedish hard rock not getting credits?
Oh, I have this patented superquadruple layer special tire design with a new liscensed bead lock technology patents and copyrights all over the place, I am a big company that just don't £${€^~^€€€ about musicians
  • 1 0
 Perhaps they paid for its use, hence no credit. I often wonder about the music used in mountain bike vids. Using popular or well known music in videos is difficult to get permission for and can be very expensive - for instance that Buffalo Springfield in the Brandon Semenuk unReal segment would (I would think) be hella expensive to use, and I'd bet the publishers are very litigious and quick to jump on any unauthorised usage. But when you hear, like, She Sells Sanctuary in a BDS edit (think I heard it there but not certain, so don't jump on me!) surely they can't be paying full price for that? Or are they just taking the chance that it won't be heard and running with it until they get a C&D?
  • 1 0
 I reckon the combination of video and song is ode enough to the artist. I don't think a flash of the artist's name at the end would have added anything to the effect of the spot-on music choice anyway. If someone wants to know who wrote the tune (me for example) it's easy enough to find out. Conti would not take any chances and will have paid full copyright to the artist. Tiny youtubers with next to no subscribers shiver in their boots at the prospect of using copyrighted music in their videos, so Continental will not be 'taking chances'.
  • 5 2
 Loved everything about this. Death to the Cactus!
  • 7 0
 Yeah - screw nature anyway! Who needs it? Really though, why is it cool to destroy trails and blow out corners like that?
  • 1 0
 Cause city f-cks think everything needs to be sh-tty.
  • 1 1
 Yea I don't think anyone riding their bike likes things shitty. Your gay pride might be blurring your perception of reality
  • 1 0
 Most of this is San Clemente... Dude was .2 miles from the B Lopes Intense Video road gap and didn't hit it?!
  • 1 0
 Anyone know more about the shoes? Stealth rubber Adidas terrex trail cross.
  • 1 0
 why did they change the name to trail king? I preferred rubber queen
  • 2 0
 Skid fest!!!
  • 1 0
 Being color blind must be boring. Couldn't see anything exciting.
  • 1 2
 I had mountain kings before and it was like having ice attached to your rims. Worst tires ever. Hope these are way better... Nice vid though!
  • 1 1
 That's why there is no grip when in mud because they are tested in cali
  • 1 1
 does continental have something else than projects ?
  • 1 0
 color is for losers !
  • 2 5
 is Richie like a Hans Rey just 30 years younger? crankbrothers,Ixs,adidas..... help me out here guys...
  • 7 0
 Not really. While Richie is a legend in his own, "No way Ray" is more like Danny Macaskill from the 70's.
  • 3 0
 70's? More like the 90's.
  • 3 0
 Started riding in the late 70's. Sorry I wasn't specific enough. I'll try not to do it again but I probably will.
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