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Continental Rubber Queen 2.2 UST Folding Tyre (09) | $56.97
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Continental Rubber Queen UST Tyres

BikeRadar verdict

4 out of 5 stars

"Cross-country weight with freeride size and grip. A great hard all-mountain tyre"

Wed 24 Jun 2009, 4:00 pm UTCBy Ian Collins, Mountain Biking UK

Continental list this tyre as being freeride-specific, which we think is limiting its potential somewhat. In this 2.2in width it tips the scales at just 850g, which is very light for such a voluminous tyre with a UST casing.

What’s more impressive is the way the light construction supports the tyre. Some tubeless tyres we have used with a lightweight casing fold and squirm when cornered hard, or just burp a load of air out, but not so the Rubber Queen UST – thanks to its triple-ply Apex impact protection.

This is an extra ply of material sandwiched in the casing at the tyre bead to protect against punctures. It also adds support to the tyre in that critical area.

The tread pattern is fairly widely spaced, but still rolls quickly. Despite the lack of a hefty side rail for cornering, or the softer Black Chili compound of its bigger 2.4in sister, it still manages to hold on with significant tenacity, even when it’s cranked over.

This is due to the supple casing underneath the tread allowing the tyre to mould to the shape of the ground at lower pressures,giving grip and lowering rolling resistance.

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Manufacturers description

The strengthened sidewall and the extra hot Black Chili compound make the Rubber Queen special.
She hugs the ground and takes the curves like no other and she cruises over the trails with ease and elegance. She's more than a weekend flirt in the bike park and if you think her soft composition rubs off too easily, then you'd better think again.

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Specification

Name:
Rubber Queen 2.2 UST Folding Tyre (09)
Built by:
Continental
Price:
$56.97

Weight (g):
850 g
Available Colours:
Black
Bead:
Folding
Tyre Width Sizes Available:
2.2in

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