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Review by Brian Asher Tiresby Brian Asher 14502 54th dr yumaStrong stoped the flat problems
Reviewed 5/10/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Brian Asher was helpful/No, review by Brian Asher was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Strong stoped the flat problems
Review by Mike the bikerGreat tire so farby Mike the bikerCycling EnthusiastFort Myers, FL2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I have ridden about 20 miles of hard scrabblesand roads in SW Florida on these tires so far, and about 60 miles of roadsidewalk surface. They do exceptionally well on the unpaved roads, that have some ruts and rounded pebbles that can jar a rider to no end. These tires, when maintained around 60 psi, show remarkable ability to smooth out the ride, despite their somewhat narrow width. They are true 30 mm, as advertised, which was important on my Specialized Sirrus elite carbon framed bike, because wider tires will not fit. Great tire all around especially for the low price. Not super fast on hard roads, but light in weight and a superior compromise for tires that are aggressive in sand and cinder.
Reviewed 2/13/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Mike the biker was helpful/No, review by Mike the biker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have ridden about 20 miles of hard scrabblesand roads in SW Florida on these tires so far, and about 60 miles of roadsidewalk surface. They do exceptionally well on the unpaved roads, that have some ruts and rounded pebbles that can jar a rider to no end. These tires, when maintained around 60 psi, show remarkable ability to smooth out the ride, despite their somewhat narrow width. They are true 30 mm, as advertised, which was important on my Specialized Sirrus elite carbon framed bike, because wider tires will not fit. Great tire all around especially for the low price. Not super fast on hard roads, but light in weight and a superior compromise for tires that are aggressive in sand and cinder.
Review by AnonymousNice for gravel trailsby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastMendon, NY2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I put these on my old Bianchi Eros to ride gravel rail trails and rougher bike paths. They barely fit but worked out great. You can't go any larger.
Reviewed 1/3/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I put these on my old Bianchi Eros to ride gravel rail trails and rougher bike paths. They barely fit but worked out great. You can't go any larger.
Review by MarkoBikergreat tire for gravel and dirtby MarkoBikerCasual CyclistKentucky1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Wanted a tire I could use on my cannondale sl 500 road bike to ride gravel roads. This one works ,but rubbed the brake bracket on the seat stays ,for a while until it wore down a little.Tire works good on the gravel roads ,but next time I will try to find a smaller size.
Reviewed 4/7/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by MarkoBiker was helpful/No, review by MarkoBiker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Wanted a tire I could use on my cannondale sl 500 road bike to ride gravel roads. This one works ,but rubbed the brake bracket on the seat stays ,for a while until it wore down a little.Tire works good on the gravel roads ,but next time I will try to find a smaller size.
Review by AnonymousYou get what you pay for!by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastGrand Junction, Colorado5 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Granted these tires were used primarily on pavement ( because of winter encountering patches/sections of snow/ice). Used on a cyclocross bike.
They were great on the flats and descending and actually pretty stable through 1-2 inches snow.
Where they were awful was ascending any degree of hills on pavement. It was like a sea anchor pulling you backwards. It must be the tread pattern? Very frustrating. I ride year round in Colorado and feel I'm tuned in to our conditions.
Bottom line: light, fine on certain conditions, but not going uphill unless you like to grind.
Perhaps better for what they were designed for Cyclocross?
Reviewed 1/9/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Granted these tires were used primarily on pavement ( because of winter encountering patches/sections of snow/ice). Used on a cyclocross bike.
They were great on the flats and descending and actually pretty stable through 1-2 inches snow.
Where they were awful was ascending any degree of hills on pavement. It was like a sea anchor pulling you backwards. It must be the tread pattern? Very frustrating. I ride year round in Colorado and feel I'm tuned in to our conditions.
Bottom line: light, fine on certain conditions, but not going uphill unless you like to grind.
Perhaps better for what they were designed for Cyclocross?
Review by MikeOne of a kind for non-racing use of cross bikeby MikeCycling EnthusiastElizabethtown, PA4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.I am mostly a road rider, but log significant miles on improved trails. I have purchased at least a half-dozen pair of these tires. When I first purchased these tires I was seeking a detuned cross tire to suit my style of splitting a ride partly on the trail and partly on the road. Most cross tires tend to drag on the road, even the 30 mm's. These are the narrowest 30 mm tire that I have found. The tread pattern offers grip when leaning but little tread interference when upright. They ride on the road with little drag but also provide enough bite for rail trail or other improved trail applications. I was hooked on these and recommend them for others with similar riding styles.
They have a low tpi but feel supple. Not the longest lasting and with some rims can be difficult to mount. however with traditional box style rims like Open Pros, they are a breeze.
They were discontinued a few years ago, but i have yet to see a drop in their availability. Perhaps Kenda reintroduced them even though they have introduced a couple of better made tires to fill the same niche. I see the list price has increased, but they generally can be found for about 20 dollars.
Reviewed 9/9/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Mike was helpful/No, review by Mike was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I am mostly a road rider, but log significant miles on improved trails. I have purchased at least a half-dozen pair of these tires. When I first purchased these tires I was seeking a detuned cross tire to suit my style of splitting a ride partly on the trail and partly on the road. Most cross tires tend to drag on the road, even the 30 mm's. These are the narrowest 30 mm tire that I have found. The tread pattern offers grip when leaning but little tread interference when upright. They ride on the road with little drag but also provide enough bite for rail trail or other improved trail applications. I was hooked on these and recommend them for others with similar riding styles.
They have a low tpi but feel supple. Not the longest lasting and with some rims can be difficult to mount. however with traditional box style rims like Open Pros, they are a breeze.
They were discontinued a few years ago, but i have yet to see a drop in their availability. Perhaps Kenda reintroduced them even though they have introduced a couple of better made tires to fill the same niche. I see the list price has increased, but they generally can be found for about 20 dollars.
Review by AnonymousSmall Profile fast CX tire for dry conditionsby AnonymousCompetitive RacerHouston, TX4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.I use this tire for racing cyclocross on a road bike conversion. The tire is true to size (30mm). It rolls really well and corners well. I have had some slipping in sand, but that is to be expected with a thinner tire. This is one of the few 30 mm cyclocross tires and is great for dry race conditions.
Reviewed 11/11/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use this tire for racing cyclocross on a road bike conversion. The tire is true to size (30mm). It rolls really well and corners well. I have had some slipping in sand, but that is to be expected with a thinner tire. This is one of the few 30 mm cyclocross tires and is great for dry race conditions.
Review by AnonymousBead size varies too muchby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSparks, NVLightweight and folding. Rear has no tread left after &8776,700 miles. Main complaint is that they vary greatly in bead size. Some are almost impossible to mount without breaking tools. Good luck fixing a flat in the field
Reviewed 11/12/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Lightweight and folding. Rear has no tread left after &8776,700 miles. Main complaint is that they vary greatly in bead size. Some are almost impossible to mount without breaking tools. Good luck fixing a flat in the field
Review by AnonymousGreat gravel bike tireby AnonymousLight weight quick response good traction. Just what I needed for my gravel bike build.
Reviewed 5/25/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Light weight quick response good traction. Just what I needed for my gravel bike build.
Review by LoneRiderPerfect for Rail Trails and Hard-Packed Dirt Roadsby LoneRiderCycling EnthusiastPAI use this on crushed stone rail trails, hard-packed dirt roads, dry short grass or small stone surfaces. The width and weight are accurate at 30mm and 320 grams. At 177 pounds, I usually run them at 6570 psi frontrear for crushed stone and hard packed dirt, but have gone as low as 5560 for golf-ball sized stones and occasional loose dirt.
Reviewed 5/26/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by LoneRider was helpful/No, review by LoneRider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use this on crushed stone rail trails, hard-packed dirt roads, dry short grass or small stone surfaces. The width and weight are accurate at 30mm and 320 grams. At 177 pounds, I usually run them at 6570 psi frontrear for crushed stone and hard packed dirt, but have gone as low as 5560 for golf-ball sized stones and occasional loose dirt.
Review by dalewooThese tires are proven tough! Excellent value!by dalewooCompetitive Racersouth LA, MS1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.50 mile gravel grind with NO flats! These tires gripped well and really took a beating over 50 miles of various gravel roads. Superb value for the price. Cannot be beat.
Reviewed 3/8/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by dalewoo was helpful/No, review by dalewoo was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
50 mile gravel grind with NO flats! These tires gripped well and really took a beating over 50 miles of various gravel roads. Superb value for the price. Cannot be beat.
Review by SlappySchultz Super niceby SlappySchultz Pittsburgh PA 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Nice light tire with great traction and cornering. Super tight to get on the rims
Reviewed 8/24/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by SlappySchultz was helpful/No, review by SlappySchultz was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Nice light tire with great traction and cornering. Super tight to get on the rims
Review by the zumerfits good on 25 width rimsby the zumerCycling EnthusiastSpringfield ORgood round tire, has good handling in gravel and dirt, fits good on my rims, price is right
Reviewed 12/4/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by the zumer was helpful/No, review by the zumer was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
good round tire, has good handling in gravel and dirt, fits good on my rims, price is right
Review by ND jBikesgood tuff tireby ND jBikesCycling EnthusiastBismarck NDPut These Tires on my daily commuter. 500 miles and no flats yet, tread has held up well. not bad on packed dirt and gravel either. excellent value!!!
Reviewed 4/3/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by ND jBikes was helpful/No, review by ND jBikes was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Put These Tires on my daily commuter. 500 miles and no flats yet, tread has held up well. not bad on packed dirt and gravel either. excellent value!!!
Review by Anonymousit's a tireby Anonymous0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.It works great. No complaints. I almost got rid of it when I didn't know that foldable tires work on regular rims, but they do and now I've got a good new tire on the front of my urban commuter. It's a regular size too, not for those giant wheels.
Reviewed 11/29/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
It works great. No complaints. I almost got rid of it when I didn't know that foldable tires work on regular rims, but they do and now I've got a good new tire on the front of my urban commuter. It's a regular size too, not for those giant wheels.
Review by AnonymousGreat commuter bike tire for getting to school in Colorado.by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastBrookfield, Colorado3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Easy to mount. Tires fit on Bianchi Eros road bike. Great all around tire for year round commuting on street and rec path.
Reviewed 7/22/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Easy to mount. Tires fit on Bianchi Eros road bike. Great all around tire for year round commuting on street and rec path.
Review by RadlerGood life, low weight, and perfect for gravelloose dirtby RadlerCycling EnthusiastBodenmais, Germany1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Have these on two cross bikes, one in Nevada for loose dirt and one in the Bavarian Forest where many forest paths are pine needles and gravel. I have several years experience with these and am a repeat buyer. On the hard, they do not slow you down as many other tires do.
Reviewed 10/16/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Radler was helpful/No, review by Radler was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Have these on two cross bikes, one in Nevada for loose dirt and one in the Bavarian Forest where many forest paths are pine needles and gravel. I have several years experience with these and am a repeat buyer. On the hard, they do not slow you down as many other tires do.
Review by AnonymousGreat tire for the money!by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastFargo, ND2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.The Kenda K879 Kwick cyclocross tire is a very good tire for the money. I have found this tire to handle well in all conditions. I am running this tire on my Bianchi Zurigo and it works very well on gravel, dirt, grass, hard packed trail, etc. A very good all around tire.
Reviewed 8/27/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The Kenda K879 Kwick cyclocross tire is a very good tire for the money. I have found this tire to handle well in all conditions. I am running this tire on my Bianchi Zurigo and it works very well on gravel, dirt, grass, hard packed trail, etc. A very good all around tire.
Review by iowazFunctional, affordable, dependable, all round tire for rough roads.by iowazCycling EnthusiastMissouri5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Have used multiple sets of this tire on three cyclocross bikes for training on rough roads and general solo riding. One tire in about three dozen had a sidewall defect and split under too high pressure. Run them smooth, with usually only one flat on the rear per set, due to a tiny piece of chert. Work just fine for all but soft, deep conditions. My choice for an affordable and very functional all-round tire for all surface solo riding.
Reviewed 7/13/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by iowaz was helpful/No, review by iowaz was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Have used multiple sets of this tire on three cyclocross bikes for training on rough roads and general solo riding. One tire in about three dozen had a sidewall defect and split under too high pressure. Run them smooth, with usually only one flat on the rear per set, due to a tiny piece of chert. Work just fine for all but soft, deep conditions. My choice for an affordable and very functional all-round tire for all surface solo riding.
Review by icemonkeyGood pricegood tireby icemonkeyCycling EnthusiastEagle, Co.11 of 12 customers found this review helpful.Ive been using these for about 500 miles, on and off road. Overall for the price they are terrific
The positives
They stick very well on hardpack and blacktop without too much stiction - a great balance
They hold together well on gravel for such a thin tire
Terrific on snow and ice
Comparatively resistant to pinch flats
Price
Light
The drawbacks
They wear quickly - what do you expect from a sticky tire
not so good in mud
Its important to remember that they are cross tires, not road tires, not commuting tires. Ive commuted all winter in the snow on these and love them for that, Ive ridden a bunch of singletrack and even a few mtb race courses on them and they stick very well in corners. But remember your contact patch on such a thin tire is limited, so they can skid out on loose surfaces easily if you overload them. They are a sticky tire so even at 80 - 100psi they can hold a corner at terrifying speed on blacktop - but all this requires a compromise and thats quickish wear. If your on the road expect quick wear, mixedoffroadcross they should be good for years.
Reviewed 3/20/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by icemonkey was helpful/No, review by icemonkey was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Ive been using these for about 500 miles, on and off road. Overall for the price they are terrific
The positives
They stick very well on hardpack and blacktop without too much stiction - a great balance
They hold together well on gravel for such a thin tire
Terrific on snow and ice
Comparatively resistant to pinch flats
Price
Light
The drawbacks
They wear quickly - what do you expect from a sticky tire
not so good in mud
Its important to remember that they are cross tires, not road tires, not commuting tires. Ive commuted all winter in the snow on these and love them for that, Ive ridden a bunch of singletrack and even a few mtb race courses on them and they stick very well in corners. But remember your contact patch on such a thin tire is limited, so they can skid out on loose surfaces easily if you overload them. They are a sticky tire so even at 80 - 100psi they can hold a corner at terrifying speed on blacktop - but all this requires a compromise and thats quickish wear. If your on the road expect quick wear, mixedoffroadcross they should be good for years.