continental race king gravel bike Continental Race King CX Clincher Tire

The Continental Race King CX Clincher Tire was designed to move efficiently across the surfaces that define real-world cyclocross and gravel riding — hardpack, loose dirt, mud, and the pavement connecting all of it. At 700x35mm, it sits 2mm wider than UCI cyclocross regulations, which means nothing to anyone who isn't lining up for sanctioned competition and everything to riders who want a little more volume and stability underfoot.

The tread profile is deliberately low-profile, so rolling resistance stays manageable on firm ground, while the knob spacing does the real work in looser conditions — creating enough bite to hook up and enough clearance between lugs to shed dirt as the tire rotates. The PureGrip compound Continental uses here is built for longevity without giving up meaningful grip or rolling efficiency. Beneath the tread sits a 180 TPI casing — dropping to 120 TPI on the sidewalls — with a breaker belt between the casing and tread to resist punctures from sharp debris. The sidewalls remain notably supple for a tire with puncture protection, which keeps the contact patch compliant and traction consistent as conditions change.

Continental Race King CX Clincher Tire Specs at a Glance

• Size: 700x35mm
• Weight: 420g
• Casing: 180 TPI (tread), 120 TPI (sidewall)
• Puncture protection: Breaker belt between casing and tread
• Compound: PureGrip