The Cross King was developed together with the Topeak Ergon racing team. The aim was to be able to offer a tire that rolls well and achieves the grip required off-road. This resulted in the versatile Cross-King, which was equipped with all the technical refinements of the Continental company and is equally suitable for dry and wet weather. The Cross King starts the 2018 season with a changed profile and a revised sidewall. Above all, better interaction between the rim and tire prevents air loss if the tire is to be used tubeless.