I went from DHR2 MT DD rear and Assegai MG DD front to Kryptotal DH super softs F/R just recently. Put about 200 miles on the Kryptotals now and have been very happy with them so far. The Kryptotal's DH casing's are pretty heavy and the SS compound is a bit draggy, but they roll pretty good in the dry and for sure roll a bit faster than MG Assegai's. It has been pretty wet lately, so slogging though soft wet dirt and mud makes most tires hard to spin anyway. The rear Kryptotal feels a lot like a DHR2 with great braking performance and similar cornering characteristics. The Front Kryptotal I've found feel different tipping into a corner compared to the Assegai, likely due to a slightly flatter profile. I think the Maxxis MaxGrip compound is slightly stickier on wet roots and rocks, but only marginally better. Braking grip between the Kryptotal F and Assegai is again very similar with maybe a slight edge to the Assegai, but it is splitting hairs really. The dampened performance of the Kryptotals has been great and with no inserts, I've not whacked a rim hard yet that I can see. I think that the Kryptotal does a bit better maintaining composure charging through chunk where the tire is hitting lots of off camber objects, likely due to the stiffer sidewalls. Currently running 25R/22F most the time (1 psi less when colder/rain or maybe 1 more depending on terrain).

@thebigoutsidemtb

8 ай бұрын

You mostly have the same thoughts! Glad to hear. I'm running 23R and 18F which was the same PSI I was running with CushCore.

@dgc7

5 ай бұрын

Hey guys thanks for the info, how much do you guys weight? I use 20F 23R +/ - in summer, im 68kg without equipment

Really nice tires keep up the amazing work

Yeah dude, appreciate that awesome review.

Great job on this review! I’ve been eyeing them and AJ seems to like them a lot too. Wish you and your dad could ride with us this weekend

@thebigoutsidemtb

8 ай бұрын

You would like them! Yeah, I totally forgot and then my dad planned something. Maybe next time we will have to rip together!

Nice video, very informative.

Great review bro! Now I like a faster rolling tire so now I guess I gotta fit in some conti tires on my enduro soon!

@thebigoutsidemtb

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! They are amazing I'm telling you! You will love them!

Very nice and true to life review

I definitely agree with you on some points and had a slightly different experience in other areas. I definitely found they roll faster, last longer, and stay true unlike the maxxis (wobble). I did find the RE couldn't outbrake the DHR II (8/10 as good?) and the FR would occasionally shock me with a surprise slide out where the assegai would hook. The DH casing FR weighs the same as assegai DD but the DH casing RE is 100g heavier than DD DHRII (but lighter than DHRII + CC). That said, I still rim out hard enough with the DH casing in rear it sketches me out. Oh, the DH casing is super supple compared to maxxis and the conti enduro casings too, so that's something worth noting. I also tried the xynotal at UC on my trail bike (dusty's, flow, easy stuff). It's a little faster than the Kryptotal RE but it doesn't brake nearly as well, even in heroic conditions so I think that's an easy tire to pass on for the stuff you like. I have 2 argotal sitting on the bench. I want to see if they are a bit more confidence inspiring than the Kryptotal FR. Gotta love crying while mounting the DH casings... they can be a bear on the wrong rim. Their enduro casings are super easy.

@thebigoutsidemtb

8 ай бұрын

Interesting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I'm still new to this experimenting with new parts and getting things dialed, so my thoughts on the two might be affected by that. But I sure can say I like the way these feel more then my old setup that's for sure.

@rotaryjesus9606

8 ай бұрын

@@thebigoutsidemtb it could also be different trail conditions and you like the loamier trails than I like, so we could just have different feedback based upon that! Feel is very subjective, great video!

You should try a super soft xynotal on the front. The contis actually work out cheaper than maxxis as you don't have to buy inserts.

@thebigoutsidemtb

6 ай бұрын

Did you find it to have more grip? The Kryptotal has been amazing in terms of grip. Well, they can. Maxxis can be found cheaper more often since they have been around for a while and a lot of shops carry them.

Hi, what front mudguard / fender do you use? Looks to fit really well

@thebigoutsidemtb

8 ай бұрын

It's the XL Fox Fender. I like it! Does a better job and looks cooler then the smaller one from Fox.

i do need some better rolling speed i think these tires might be the go

@thebigoutsidemtb

8 ай бұрын

Yeah if you feel like your current tires are feeling draggy these will feel amazing!

Great stuff and really nice riding! I am a local I ride some UCSC stuff but not super aware of all the trails, usually stick to mailboxes, sweetness, magic carpet & chupa/deadcamper. Would you be interested in trail guiding me for fee? intermediate rider, ride mostly toro park (pipeline) and fort ord area.

@thebigoutsidemtb

8 ай бұрын

Thanks dude! I've been real busy and haven't had much time to even get out much. I would say to get good trail recommendations and where they are located is to ask locals when your at UC, and sometimes if they are cool you can ask to join a lap with them! That is what I did when I first started riding UC. There is some great stuff past all of what you named.

great enthusiasm! it's funny, as I have a brand new assegai coming in the mail! haaaa. Oh well....

@thebigoutsidemtb

8 ай бұрын

Haha Thank You! Assegai is good too. But I like how these roll faster. Same grip I would say though.

@jokermtb

8 ай бұрын

At my age, slower rolling is better! I need to slow down.@@thebigoutsidemtb

I need a really good rear tire for my vintage Stumpjumper.i went out and got the Continental cross kings but the rear tire wore out quick .I did put on alot of miles over the summer but damn,the tire showed wear within month.front tire looks new,which is understandable. I need 26" x 2.1 can anyone please help me .

@thebigoutsidemtb

5 ай бұрын

Well, it sounds like the tire in this video isn't for you. Its sounds like you want a faster rolling XC tire. Maybe look at the Maxxis Ikons? They are in the same sort of tire category as the cross kings but maybe they will last longer. BTW, if you were looking at the tires I have in this video, they do have them in 26" it appears.

Thanks for your presentation. I do have to say something...please tend to you tongue-tie. It is a simple procedure and will save you lots of problems from eating disorders, back pains headaches to speech. I know this because i've had it myself and both of my kids had it. It will also improve your riding, guaranteed :D

Do maxxis last longer or conti

@thebigoutsidemtb

8 ай бұрын

Continental for sure. Forgot to mention durability in the video.

why dont they do 2.6 size is the real question!

@thebigoutsidemtb

7 ай бұрын

I looked, and it looks like they do. But I'm pumped on the 2.4's.