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Kenda K1081 Kadence Folding Road Tire Black 700 x 23
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Kenda K1081 Kadence Folding Road Tire

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Description

Keep the pace without breaking the bank. The Kadence is a lightweight entry-level tire for road bikes made with Kenda's R2C rubber compound for a great combination of speed, wear resistance and control. This version features a 60 TPI casing and collapsible folding bead for weight savings. A heavier steel wire bead version is also available at a slightly more affordable price.

120 max. PSI. 205 grams. Available in 700c x 23mm (23-622 ISO), with Black, Yellow, Red, Silver or Blue tread.

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Specifications

Wheel Size: 700C/29" (ISO 622) 

Tire Type: Clincher-Folding 

Black 700 x 23

Tire Width: 23mm (0.9in) 

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Reviewed 4/29/2015
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
temecula, ca
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Too many snake bite flats

Had these tires for a month and have experienced snake bite flats. Plenty of air in tires, 120 psi. Haven't had a snake bite flat that I can remember in years.

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Reviewed 1/1/2015
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
A good tire for a great price!

I use these tires everyday for about 25 mile rides. they run great and it's awesome that you can get different color tires!

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Reviewed 10/7/2014
by TonyRome
Cycling Enthusiast
Portsmouth
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Very good tire

This tire is the best at what it is, a low cost training tire. If you want very fast tires buy RACING tires, if you want long lasting durable tires buy CITY TOURING tires. I use these on one of my road bikes as a commuter, and they are the best possible compromise between weight ,durablity, and function. 1000-1200 miles is all I'll ask of thes tires, so I'll buy new each year.

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Reviewed 9/27/2014
by EasternSierraRider
Cycling Enthusiast
Bishop
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5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
Very, Very, Disappointed

Been using these tires for over two years and have experienced many more flats on regular routes always assuming, at first bad luck. Recently have also noticed the tires becoming distorted, forming S curves then totally failing. (probably internal cords failing)

Will not buy these again, not even for $5, stay away

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Reviewed 5/1/2014
by Mike
Cycling Enthusiast
Central CA
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Never again.

Bought these based on the good reviews - not only here, but by other cycling magazines.

I cycle about 150-200 miles a week. These tires feel sluggish and flat often. In less than 300 miles, there were 4 flats in the rear - all from debris - not pinch flats. Many would argue it's the terrain - except it's the exact same route I've taken for 4 years - where there have never been any issues.

Prior to that, I've used Panaracers, Specialized Armadillo's, Giant brand, and now Continentals. None, have given me issue's like the Kadence.

Never again.

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Reviewed 4/28/2014
by matt
virginia
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
great value and an excellent tire

I was looking for a durable road tire for training rides and the kenda kadence was jus the trick. There are a lot of rough chip sealed roads where I rode and they really eat tires up but the kendas have held up well with very light wear and no flats

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Reviewed 4/13/2014
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Monterey, CA
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Heavy/Flat Often

In less than 400 miles, I've flatted 3-4 times on these things. Yes, flats are very dependent on where you ride - but this is on the same ride that I ride every day.

For comparison, my last set of Panaracers didn't flat once in 1,000 miles on the same route, and my Armadillo tires performed just as well (no flats) over 2,500 miles.

I bought the Kadence's based on the good reviews here, and on other cycling websites - however, I've disliked these ever since mounting them. Not to mention, I'm running out of tubes.. lol.

My next purchase will be a set of Continentals, hopefully better luck with them.

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Reviewed 3/6/2017
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Phoenix AZ
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
worked as described, good quality fast service

This was for a turn of the century bike with suspension seat. Worked great. Will but again

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Reviewed 7/21/2014
by Csycho
Cycling Enthusiast
Brandon, FL
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Great tire, great value!

Rolls well and is a good high mileage tire. Was kind of a tight fit when first installed. Excellent value.

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Reviewed 9/23/2013
by Mark51
Cycling Enthusiast
South Carolina
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great Affordable Tire

I am new to cycling only been riding about 2 months, Purchased a used bike and after riding a couple of weeks started having flats regularly, Purchased the Kenda tires and tubes, Installed and have not had anymore flats, Have aprox 200 miles on them now and I am very well pleased. Thanks, BTD

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Reviewed 9/19/2013
by KHouston
Cycling Enthusiast
Winter Haven, Fl.
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great tire

It is the best road tire that I have used it has great durability and is resistant to most road debris.

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Reviewed 9/13/2013
by Reckinball
Cycling Enthusiast
Concord NC
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent training tire at a very good price

I use this tire basically as a 2 to 3 days a week training tire. Usually putting 20 to 35 miles on them per ride. I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary with these tires. I really haven't noticed them, so that is good. No flats and probably have 350 or so miles on them. Only have used them on dry pavement so not really sure of the wet pavement performance. Sticks really well on dry

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Reviewed 9/2/2013
by Anonymous
Gulfport, MS
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great Tire for the price

I got this tire and put it on my older steel frame road bike. I immediately was riding faster. They hold up well around corners and in rainy situations. I've been riding on them for about 200 miles now. I've had two or three flats, but the tires are holding up well. For the price you can't go wrong with these.

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Reviewed 8/5/2013
by Csycho
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Brandon, FL
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
excellent tire, excellent value

These Kendas are a fast rolling hard wearing tires, I have tried many different brands and these are one the best tires I have used.

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Reviewed 6/21/2013
by Anonymous
Coeur d Alene, ID
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
great tire for the money, very smooth riding tire.

rolling resistance is good, while also feeling soft while riding. Much smoother than my last tires. Handle well. Good commuter tire.

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Reviewed 6/17/2013
by Mark
Casual Cyclist
Carmel, CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Nice Tire

I like this tire. It rolls easily, doesn't puncture easily, and doesn't wear out quickly like other tires I've had.

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Reviewed 11/5/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
New Iberia, LA
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Very good tire.

Tire was easy to install. Been riding on this tire now for about 200 miles. Well worth the price.

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Reviewed 10/12/2012
by pete
Casual Cyclist
seattle
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0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
great price two day mail . tire a little hard to install but hot that hard

same as above

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Reviewed 9/27/2012
by Kaliebird
Cycling Enthusiast
19943
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
The price and the quality are acceptable for a decent training tire. It is what it is

Training road only, handling is acceptable. I ride a lot so they could last a bit longer. I would guess I am getting about 2,000 miles out of a tire.

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Reviewed 9/8/2012
by WR, GA Biker
Cycling Enthusiast
Middle Georgia
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good Price - Low Miles

Haven't gotten 1,000 miles out of these yet and I'm already seeing threads. I am about 210 lbs so this is a factor and one thing that's my fault is I didn't rotate front - back at 800 miles like usual but with only 900 or so miles I didn't go over too much. I will say that for the cost they really aren't a bad deal, if you get 2,000 miles from two sets you've still spent less than some more expensive brands.

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