Made in Germany, the Continental Der Baron uses a sophisticated casing with four plies or layers under the tread, and three on the side.
Products
Deuter Compact EXP 12 pack review
The Deuter Compact EXP 12 is small enough to be a companion on short blasts but capable of swallowing enough kit for overnight adventures.
Giro Blok MTB Goggle review
Put the Giro Blok MTB on and the first thing that hits you is the clear, almost completely uninterrupted field of vision.
MET Parachute helmet review
Reinvented for enduro racing, the MET Parachute is equally suitable for trips to the bike park as well as just about anywhere with challenging terrain.
Bont Riot MTB shoe review
If you have ever had trouble getting your feet into a normal off-the-shelf pair of racing kicks, then the Bont Riot MTB could be the answer to your prayers.
Fox Proframe helmet review
Fox Proframe boasts ‘open-face breathability with full-face protection’. It’s a lofty claim, but with full-face certification, it certainly delivers.
Flare Roost Downhill short review
The Flare Roost Downhill is one of only two baggy shorts in Flare's range. The bombproof construction is aimed at the aggressive end of the riding spectrum.
Giant Control 1+ MTB Pump review
Giant's Control 1+ MTB is a mountain bike specific pump designed to inflate the largest of tyres with ease. Performance and reliability are second to none.
Maxxis Minion DHF tyre review
What do you get if you tweak the Maxxis Minion DHF to suit wide rims? This ‘Wide Trail’ version is designed to square off less with the beads stretched out.
Fizik M3B Uomo MTB shoe review
The Fizik M3B Uomo sits near the top of the Italian company's MTB shoe range. A carbon sole offers immense levels of performance and efficiency for racing.
Bontrager SE4 Team Issue 2.6in tyre review
The new new, wider Bontrager SE4 - the SE stands for Super Enduro - has a relatively low tread pattern and works best as an aggressive trail tyre.
Ibis 942 wheels review
We can’t knock the Ibis 942 in terms of quality but it's a high price. And six bolt disc option and narrower rim width might be the better for most…
Hope Tech Enduro wheels review
Apart from the Sapim stainless steel double butted spokes and brass nipples, the rest of the Hope Tech Enduro wheels is made in its factory in Barnoldswick.
Sun Ringlé Düroc wheels review
With four rim widths and all the hardware included for any configuration the Sun Ringlé Düroc has all the bases covered and is killer value for money.
FSA Afterburner Wider wheels review
The FSA Afterburner Wider is really well put together and a good weight, reasonable price and available several axle options and 27.5 and 29in diameters.
Olfi One Five Action Camera review
The Olfi One Five action camera packs a big performance punch despite its relatively cheap price. Reliable and easy to use for capturing quality footage.
Syncros SP1.0 Digital Shock Pump review
Syncros makes two shock pumps; a basic model called the SP2.0 and this all singing all dancing SP1.0.
DT Swiss XRC 1200 wheelset review
Born in World Cup XC racing, the DT Swiss XRC 1200 wheels are designed to be lightweight and accelerate rapidly; also strong enough for aggro trail riding.
Lezyne Classic Over Drive floor pump review
This is an updated version of mountain bike specific Lezyne Classic Over Drive. It’s solid, stable and will easily seat the most stubborn tubeless tyres.
Troy Lee Skyline Air shorts review
A lot of money for a summer short the Troy Lee Skyline Air shorts look great, well made, those panels definitely make a difference to breathability.