Kenda

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.

Very smooth ride. Quick tires.

Mostly city riding with some gravel patches thrown in. I think the reviews I found were correct about the sizing: 40c is slightly over what they actually are. Closer to 38, which is exactly what I wanted. Sturdy so far for the first ride, I did 27 miles today rolling over broken glass and whatever else you can find on the streets of Detroit, and they took it like a champ. Would buy again for the price and quality.