Sea Otter 2025 Tires – Kenda, Continental, and Delium

by Brian Mullin on April 16, 2025

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Kenda DOUBLE BLACK K1265

We don’t know if the KENDA’s new Double Black will help you tackle your next Double Black Diamond trail, but it won’t hold you back. The Double Black is KENDA’s latest all-condition gravity and trail tire, bridging the gap between the Hellkat and the Pinner.

These tires look sweet!

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It’s a true all-rounder with noticeably faster rolling speed, and a planted and confident feel on hardpack and loose over hard conditions. Choose from various casing options, from the robust downhill casing to the all-new enduro casing and versatile all-mountain and trail options.

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  • Explicitly developed for most World Cup DH tracks with World Cup athletes.
  • An actual do-it-all tread pattern with ultra well-supported cornering knobs. Grips in loose conditions and is stable on fast hardpack.
  • Available with an entirely redesigned enduro casing and compound.
  • Tubeless ready: This saves weight and provides better rolling performance and more controlled handling. Riding tubeless also reduces the chance of flats.
  • Sizes
    • 27.5×2.40
    • 29×2.40
    • 29×2.60
  • Casing
    • Downhill
    • Enduro
    • All Mountain
    • Trail

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Continental launched three all-new MTB tires in April 2025, designed to provide riders with increased performance, durability, and ultimate grip on every trail. These tires—Dubnital, Trinotal, and Magnotal—sit alongside the acclaimed Gravity range, ensuring that every rider, from XC racers to trail enthusiasts, finds the perfect tire for their chosen terrain.

Continental Magnotal – 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, efficiently handling hard, loose, and muddy soils. 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.

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Continental Dubnital – 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.

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Continental Trinotal – 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 navigate a variety of terrains confidently. Replacing the popular ‘Cross King,’ Trinotal conquers the unpredictable challenges of modern trail riding with precision and control.

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Delium Tires

Delium will introduce a new 2.4″ width to its existing Rugged mountain bike tire lineup and, for the first time, showcase its new Versatile tire in two sizes specifically for kids’ mountain bikes. They debuted the Hustlr e-bike tire, which is ideal for road and off-road use. Delium will also add the new Rifter tire to its gravel lineup, suitable for both tarmac and light off-road riding.

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Rugged

The Rugged is the tire with the most grip in our range of bicycle tires. It is designed to provide maximum traction and great cushioning on impact in technical terrain. The tall 6mm center knobs also dig deep into dirt or mud.

  • It’s 6mm center knobs drive through the loam & dust to discover traction.
  • Soft Triple Compound provides confidence and support over wet roots, rocks & mud.
  • Triple Zone Casing gives you the protection, performance, and confidence to ride to your limits in a lighter enduro/trail package.
  • Designed to be great in all conditions. A year-round tire.

Versatile

The Versatile Adventure is the ultimate tire for riding in any terrain and condition year-round. It’s a predictable tire that balances rolling resistance and grip well. Its tall and wide knobs provide stability on hard surfaces while still digging deep into soft ground.

  • It’s 5.5mm center knobs find traction on any terrain.
  • Soft Triple Compound provides confidence and support over wet roots, rocks & mud.
  • Triple Zone Casing gives you the protection, performance and confidence to ride to your limits in a lighter enduro/trail package.
  • Designed to be great in all conditions and adapts well to the mud.

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