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(More customer reviews)My son thinks these tire are very cool and they were within his own budget. Made his day.
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12/31/2011
*PAIR OF TIRES * KENDA MAXX (K-850) Knobby 26" x 1.95" Wire Bead Red/Black. Review
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(More customer reviews)My son thinks these tire are very cool and they were within his own budget. Made his day.
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12/11/2011
Kenda Kross Plus Front/Rear Slick XC Tire, 26 x 1.95", Pair Of Tires Review
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(More customer reviews)I bought a pair from my local bike shop for just a few bucks more. Didn't want to wait for shipping...Oh, well. Great tire for a hybrid or commuter type bike. Also great if you want to turn your mountain bike into a more "commuter friendly" bike. The lower rolling resistance will mean increased speeds. Of course, you will lose the ability to go purely "off-road". But, the tire wasn't intended for that. You can cut through the park on grass or packed down earth & still feel secure. Although the tire doesn't state directional mounting - I would still mount them so that the 'sipes' (arrow shaped grooves) rotate forward. That way, any water can be channeled away from the center of the tire, instead of under the tire. So far, no problems with flats, despite the fact I live in the city with lots of broken glass, nails, etc.
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11/22/2011
Michelin Country Dry2 Wire Bead Mountain Bike Tire Review
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(More customer reviews)Not the best for any one type of road condition, but the best balance between different conditions. The only problem is that they wear quickly, but they are very cheap compared to many other tires. Also, they wear quickly because they have excellent traction which is what I would rather have. Bottom line is, I highly recommend these tires if you're looking for an all purpose tire. I also highly recommend the seller, BikeSomeWhere who had a great price and fast shipping.
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9/24/2011
Kenda K908 Pathfinder Wire Bead Bicycle Tire, Blackwall, 26-Inch x 1.95-Inch Review
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(More customer reviews)Nice tire for the money with a compromise tread that lets me ride trails or veer onto the grass to miss snowbirds or panhandlers on the path or the street. Installed on a set of double-wall rims on a vintage ('92) Rockhopper. Note that this tire is 'drive-specific,' and requires some attention on mounting (e.g., 'Drive -->'). BTW, mounting was a snap with only a pair of Park Tool TL-1s - not bad at all for a wire-bead tire!
We'll see how it holds up - but I like the 65-psi max rating - nice for less rolling resistance when fighting cagers in an urban setting!
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9/05/2011
Avenir Streetster Tires (Black, 26 - Inches x 1.5 - Inches) Review
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(More customer reviews)Aloha from Molokai. I bought three of the Avenir Streetster tires for an up coming Trans America crossing. I was on a budget, and these tires prosmised dependable service, so I took a chance. I trained with these tires for two months prior to my trip, and put a little over a thousand miles on them. During my three month bike tour, I only had one flat, and never experienced any problems, even on some stretches of gravel and dirt roads. After more than 5,000 miles of riding, the tires still look almost new. These are in my opinion, the best street tires for the money.
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9/02/2011
Kenda K838 Slick Wire Bead Bicycle Tire, Blackwall, 26-Inch x 1.95-Inch Review
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(More customer reviews)My mountain bike needed new tires, the old ones were dry and cracked, and one had blown out through the sidewall. I decided that since I seldom ride in mud or on very loose surfaces, a smoother tread would allow me to ride along with lower effort and/or greater speed. Smooth tires on urban bicycles are nothing new, the Tioga City Slicker has been around for years, and probably serves as an inspiration for many other similar tires. I ordered the Kenda K838 based on the favorable reviews, and am very pleased. I ordered four tires, to upgrade two bicycles. They came in a box which was probably twice as large as it needed to be. As everyone else has mentioned, they are blackwall, not gumwalls as illustrated. Mounting the tires was no problem at all. I used a plastic tire lever to remove the old tires from the rims, and just popped the Kenda's on with my fingers, no tools needed. I inflated them to 60 psi and went for a ride.
The tread design and profile are based on combined features from successful motorcycle tires. The tread pattern is very similar to that seen on the Bridgestone Spitfire, with directional grooves to channel water to the outside edge of the tread surface. This gives low rolling resistance and complete silence....no humming or howling knobs on pavement. Constant pedaling is not necessary, as the low rolling resistance means one can pedal a bit, then coast or glide a long distance.
They don't accelerate quite as easily as some narrower, lighter tires, say 700 x 28, but they do very well for a tire nearly 2 inches wide, and offer vastly better load capability, rim protection, flat resistance and a superior ride over irregularities. Bumps feel considerably "dampened", and the tires "float" undeflected over gravel patches instead of knifing in or skating around as a narrow tire might.
Their triangular profile is based on designs used on Dunlop TT100 motorcycle tires and others. This means that when viewed from the front, the tire doesn't look "circular" round, but has a "rounded triangle" shape. When riding straight, the narrow "point" of the triangle contacts the road, giving a lower resistance. As the bike banks over for turns, the broad "flank" of the triangle gradually spreads across the road, giving a broader contact area and better grip.
Owners of mountain bikes which are used more often on pavement and hard-packed dirt or gravel will probably enjoy these. They seem to be very well made and a good choice for their intended purpose.
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