10/19/2025
Magnotal Tire Testing
We finally got our hands on a set of Magnotals 2.4 for some testing. Thoughts are below:
Install: fairly easy to install with no issues and beads seated straight away.
Measurements: pumping them up to 32 psi to have them stretch out and further ensure bead seating. Both tires measured right at 2.35. a little short of the 2.4 listed, but my experience with Continentals is that they'll expand a little bit after riding.
Weight: so before installation the rear tire weighed 800 g and the front weighed 776 g. A little disconcerting the weight difference is that large, but luckily the heavier tire ended up on the rear.
Pressures: I ran the front at 24 PSI and the rear at 25.5 PSI. No leaks and the tires held pressure nicely!
On the trail: immediate impressions were surprised at how fast rolling they were. I have been riding a set of Trinotals and these did not feel much more rolling resistance than those. I used the trail casing with the grip compound and was never lacking for grip. It was nice and even from edge to edge and there was no concern at all of laying the tire over on its side. As a matter of fact, I set 3 PRs and that's comparing it to the Vector XC that I'm usually on! Today's testing was on our Orbit trail bike that has had updates for 2026. Stay tuned for more information on that!
More testing will continue. What I will say right now is that the Magnitols are probably the best trail tire I've ever been on. Now I have heard some comments on lack of grip but then usually later in their posts they're comparing these tires to much more aggressive tread tries. Remember, these are a trail tire, not an Enduro tire. And if you're expecting Enduro traction and performance then I'd say you've chosen the wrong tire. The next test for these will be at Rattlesnake Bike Park in Winnsboro, SC. We can't wait to see how the Magnotals perform in the fast and gnarly 😁
Watch this space...
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