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Review by Mattathias Ben-IsraelReviewed 6/30/2017by Mattathias Ben-IsraelDaily CommuterHouston, Texas4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.3814 Badger Forest DrThe tires seem to be durable and comfortable to ride. I like the tread design for turning.
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The tires seem to be durable and comfortable to ride. I like the tread design for turning.
Review by DReviewed 6/22/2017by DCasual CyclistSan Francisco Bay Area, East Bay1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Good solid tire for our trikesThe tires were pretty easy to install on our Delta trikes. They have a good easy roll to them with very little resistance, but haven't really been able to get out on a long ride to see how they will hold up to regular wear & tear. So far I'm pretty happy with my purchase. BikeTires Direct has the best prices I've found on the net so it was a pretty good deal all around since I need three of these tires for each of our trikes.
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The tires were pretty easy to install on our Delta trikes. They have a good easy roll to them with very little resistance, but haven't really been able to get out on a long ride to see how they will hold up to regular wear & tear. So far I'm pretty happy with my purchase. BikeTires Direct has the best prices I've found on the net so it was a pretty good deal all around since I need three of these tires for each of our trikes.
Review by jaymzReviewed 9/10/2016by jaymzDaily CommuterDublin, ca6 of 7 customers found this review helpful.awesome I have a dahon and i commute 4 miles a day, i lov the 100 psi,makes the bike roll real easy,
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I have a dahon and i commute 4 miles a day, i lov the 100 psi,makes the bike roll real easy,
Review by BarlowReviewed 12/5/2015by BarlowCycling Enthusiast12 of 18 customers found this review helpful.Not a 20in tire!These are so bad. They have 20inch written on the packaging and the tire and even the kenda tubes, but they are definitely NOT 20 inches diameter. More like 18. Don't waste your time or money.
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These are so bad. They have 20inch written on the packaging and the tire and even the kenda tubes, but they are definitely NOT 20 inches diameter. More like 18. Don't waste your time or money.
Review by gksReviewed 8/10/2015by gksCycling EnthusiastOC,CA2 of 8 customers found this review helpful.GOODgood
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Review by Flying FortressReviewed 7/23/2015by Flying FortressCycling EnthusiastSanta Fe, NM 13 of 13 customers found this review helpful.Meh...This one came as stock on the front wheel of my new Sun recumbent. After less than a year, it developed an ominous bulge, which told me blow out was imminent. The 26 version on the rear did not do this. But neither are what I'd call particularly flat resistant or durable, both succumbed to the dreaded goat head several times.
I suggest you FIND the extra money for one of the Schwalbe Marathon variants...you'll save money AND trouble over the long run.
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This one came as stock on the front wheel of my new Sun recumbent. After less than a year, it developed an ominous bulge, which told me blow out was imminent. The 26 version on the rear did not do this. But neither are what I'd call particularly flat resistant or durable, both succumbed to the dreaded goat head several times.
I suggest you FIND the extra money for one of the Schwalbe Marathon variants...you'll save money AND trouble over the long run.
Review by Cpl CleggReviewed 12/4/2014by Cpl CleggCycling EnthusiastGold Canyon, A6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Perfect replacement tire for my Bigha recumbent bicycle!It is hard to find suitable tires for my Bigha recumbent bicycle and the first and only place I go to is BTD. These tires are the same ones as were originally on my bike and I cannot find them elsewhere. They wear great - I put thousands of miles on each set and the treads are still good. I've run over sharp objects and the tires get gouged, but the tire stays strong and reliable.
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It is hard to find suitable tires for my Bigha recumbent bicycle and the first and only place I go to is BTD. These tires are the same ones as were originally on my bike and I cannot find them elsewhere. They wear great - I put thousands of miles on each set and the treads are still good. I've run over sharp objects and the tires get gouged, but the tire stays strong and reliable.
Review by Laid back TrikerReviewed 11/14/2014by Laid back TrikerCycling EnthusiastSouthern California11 of 12 customers found this review helpful.Hot WheelsI have a 3 wheel recumbent road tricycle. This is my second purchase of the tires, the first set lasted over 3500 miles, prior to these tires I tried several different brands , I was lucky if they lasted more than 500 miles. They were priced 80 to 100% higher than these Kenda's. I ride 5 days a week in my Southern California community. For a recreational biker these tires pound for pound and dollar for dollar the most reliable performance of any tire I have ever used
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I have a 3 wheel recumbent road tricycle. This is my second purchase of the tires, the first set lasted over 3500 miles, prior to these tires I tried several different brands , I was lucky if they lasted more than 500 miles. They were priced 80 to 100% higher than these Kenda's. I ride 5 days a week in my Southern California community. For a recreational biker these tires pound for pound and dollar for dollar the most reliable performance of any tire I have ever used
Review by Dan Reviewed 9/18/2014by Dan Michigan 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.Good tires - but have a strong tire leverTires are high quality and ride well a very good value - but very difficult to install - make sure you have good tire tools.
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Tires are high quality and ride well a very good value - but very difficult to install - make sure you have good tire tools.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 1/25/2014by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastUpstate NY9 of 10 customers found this review helpful.Workhorse tireI have been using this tire for commuting and touring on a single bike for years, averaging about 3000 miles per tire. I'm a somewhat heavy guy riding a cycle path that is prone to sharp bumps, so they have served well. They are stiff and therefore have a harsher ride and are probably less efficient.
Be aware that the other reviewer's bike is a tandem. Like the other reviewer, we tried to use them on a recumbent tandem, but they only lasted about 1500 miles before the cord started to distort. IMHO, this is not a suitable tire for the double load of a touring tandem. But it's hard to tell, since they don't publish weight limits.
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I have been using this tire for commuting and touring on a single bike for years, averaging about 3000 miles per tire. I'm a somewhat heavy guy riding a cycle path that is prone to sharp bumps, so they have served well. They are stiff and therefore have a harsher ride and are probably less efficient.
Be aware that the other reviewer's bike is a tandem. Like the other reviewer, we tried to use them on a recumbent tandem, but they only lasted about 1500 miles before the cord started to distort. IMHO, this is not a suitable tire for the double load of a touring tandem. But it's hard to tell, since they don't publish weight limits.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 11/11/2013by AnonymousCycling Enthusiast4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Tire handled well on front of Rans Screamer tandem recumbent but had sudden blowout at about 500 milesKenda Kwest 20x1.5 came with the Rans Screamer (bought used about 5 years ago from original owner who I know). Like the rigidity of the 100 psi tire on the tandem. First tire blew sidewall this spring (2013) at about 500 miles. Direct replacement blew at center of tread last week (about 6 months in service and 500 miles). Unfortunately haven't found anything better in the 40x406 size so will try yet another Kwest.
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Kenda Kwest 20x1.5 came with the Rans Screamer (bought used about 5 years ago from original owner who I know). Like the rigidity of the 100 psi tire on the tandem. First tire blew sidewall this spring (2013) at about 500 miles. Direct replacement blew at center of tread last week (about 6 months in service and 500 miles). Unfortunately haven't found anything better in the 40x406 size so will try yet another Kwest.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/25/2019by AnonymousCycling Enthusiastforest hill md6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.absolute junk. cant hold pressure. don't last one season.every one of the kenda quest 20 and 16 I used on my long wheel base recumbent has blown out.
these are 100psi rated and I only apply 90 psi.
the side walls can't take the pressure.
I wouldn't put them on a kids bike!
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every one of the kenda quest 20 and 16 I used on my long wheel base recumbent has blown out.
these are 100psi rated and I only apply 90 psi.
the side walls can't take the pressure.
I wouldn't put them on a kids bike!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/29/2019by AnonymousBrownsburg, Indiana1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Kenda K193 Kwest for use on trikeThese tires seem to be holding up well on my Elola Cattrike. The sidewalls seemed a little thin but have held up well. I would purchase them again since they are reasonably priced.
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These tires seem to be holding up well on my Elola Cattrike. The sidewalls seemed a little thin but have held up well. I would purchase them again since they are reasonably priced.
Review by patrickReviewed 4/4/2019by patrickCycling Enthusiast1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Tough Little Tire!I use these tires on a folding bike. I generally ride on paved surfaces with maybe 20% of my time spent on gravel or dirt. I don't ride hard since my bike is not built for that kind of riding. That said, I find these tires to be an exceptional value. They can handle a whole lot more than I throw at them. I highly recommend this tire.
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I use these tires on a folding bike. I generally ride on paved surfaces with maybe 20% of my time spent on gravel or dirt. I don't ride hard since my bike is not built for that kind of riding. That said, I find these tires to be an exceptional value. They can handle a whole lot more than I throw at them. I highly recommend this tire.
Review by DavidReviewed 2/12/2019by DavidRoyal Palm Beach, FL2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Excellent 20in fast road tireMy favorite tires for my Dahon Mariner. Very little friction and extremely hard wearing, I have never had a flat with these tires, despite speeding through glass shards.
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My favorite tires for my Dahon Mariner. Very little friction and extremely hard wearing, I have never had a flat with these tires, despite speeding through glass shards.
Review by HilltopperReviewed 12/3/2018by HilltopperCycling Enthusiastsouthwestern Virginia1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Best bang for the buckYou will not find a better tire for the money anywhere on the web-You will not find a better dealer to help you and look after you after the sale than BikeTires Direct
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You will not find a better tire for the money anywhere on the web-You will not find a better dealer to help you and look after you after the sale than BikeTires Direct
Review by sahsrusReviewed 7/31/2018by sahsrusCycling EnthusiastVineland, NJ1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.A better rolling recumbentThis tire is mounted on the front of my 2004 Burley Canto. I replaced both tires and both tubes at the same time (a similar tire & tube on the 26 rear, only because all were over 7 years old). I noticed that the sidewalls appeared more robust than the old ones. To my surprise and delight, performance improvement was immediately noticeable, for far less effort greater acceleration and speed. I love my bike anew!
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This tire is mounted on the front of my 2004 Burley Canto. I replaced both tires and both tubes at the same time (a similar tire & tube on the 26 rear, only because all were over 7 years old). I noticed that the sidewalls appeared more robust than the old ones. To my surprise and delight, performance improvement was immediately noticeable, for far less effort greater acceleration and speed. I love my bike anew!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/24/2018by AnonymousCycling Enthusiastmaryland6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.not durable, develops bulges due to inside cord separation.I own 2 long wheel base recumbents, 1 with two 20inch wheels and one with a 20inch and 16inch.i
In 2 years I had to replace 2 20inch tires and a 16inch due to bulges from internal cord separation.
I due not recommend inflating anywhere near the max rated pressure.
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I own 2 long wheel base recumbents, 1 with two 20inch wheels and one with a 20inch and 16inch.i
In 2 years I had to replace 2 20inch tires and a 16inch due to bulges from internal cord separation.
I due not recommend inflating anywhere near the max rated pressure.
Review by LarReviewed 3/19/2018by LarCycling EnthusiastMichigan2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Hard to find tireBike Tires Direct was one of only a couple sources that carried this 20 x 1.5 inch tire for my folding bike and their price was by far the lowest. Works great - so far so good.
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Bike Tires Direct was one of only a couple sources that carried this 20 x 1.5 inch tire for my folding bike and their price was by far the lowest. Works great - so far so good.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/22/2018by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastIowa City, Iowa1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.price is right.....affordable tire for my fold up bike......
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affordable tire for my fold up bike......