Kenda

I ordered the rubber strip to save time and money for my tire change- big mistake. Although the strips fit as expected, they did not cover the nipple recesses in my double wall aluminum rims. This allowed the inner tubes on both wheels to contact the sharp edges and puncture while I was riding. I've never had a problem with the Velox rim tape and highly recommend spending the extra few dollars for the Velox rim tape to avoid this problem.

These 27x1-1/8, 11mm wide Rim Strips fit my old Wolber Super Champion rims perfectly and theres no need for any jihger tech style, in fact I prefer these to Velox Rim Tape. Velox never seems to stat put, and this rubber band does, it covers the spokes nipples well, and tgat is all it has to do. These Wolbers have an 11mm groove that these rubber strips fit perfect. Ritchey Rim Strios are nice too, but this bike is on the budget friendly side so I saved a few bucks.

They're tubes - these work & are a good price' and not everyone offer the longer stems.

Like other reviewers, I was looking for something that would roll well on the road and also handle a variety of easy off-road stuff (groomed trails, grass, et cet.) This fits the bill so far. (Haven't taken them through the mud yet.) These replaced the last of the cyclocross tires from my racing days. Don't really need anything rare-worthy anymore, so these are just right. And the price was so good, I bought a second pair. Not a lot of experience with Kenda, but if they are on Bike Tires Direct, I know they have to be good.