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Review by PBReviewed 12/12/2013by PBCycling EnthusiastBoston10 of 10 customers found this review helpful.A great commuting tireIf you use a mountain bike for commuting as I do, this is the tire for you. Have you ever looked at the wear pattern on the tires you have now? That's why this tire makes so much sense, flat down the middle where we spend most of our time riding, and where we want to go as fast as possible. And knobby on the sides for when we need it leaning into a turn and you hit a bit of loose stuff hear the edge of the road, for example.
I would have preferred it if the tire could have been shipped without folding it. I had to let it relax on the dining room table for a couple of days before I put it on the bike.
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If you use a mountain bike for commuting as I do, this is the tire for you. Have you ever looked at the wear pattern on the tires you have now? That's why this tire makes so much sense, flat down the middle where we spend most of our time riding, and where we want to go as fast as possible. And knobby on the sides for when we need it leaning into a turn and you hit a bit of loose stuff hear the edge of the road, for example.
I would have preferred it if the tire could have been shipped without folding it. I had to let it relax on the dining room table for a couple of days before I put it on the bike.
Review by MrDReviewed 12/7/2017by MrDDaily CommuterWalsenburg. Co.3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Great for the street.I ride in the city, on pavement and sidewalks, smooth tire.
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I ride in the city, on pavement and sidewalks, smooth tire.
Review by HowardReviewed 9/29/2017by HowardANGOLA4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Motorized bikesThese are the BEST tires I have found that I use on all of my motorized bikes,great tire no doubt I've bought 3 sets in the past year.highly recommend....
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These are the BEST tires I have found that I use on all of my motorized bikes,great tire no doubt I've bought 3 sets in the past year.highly recommend....
Review by MajicfingersReviewed 7/7/2017by MajicfingersIndiana 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.KendasThese tires are the only tires I buy for my motorized bikes
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These tires are the only tires I buy for my motorized bikes
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/5/2017by AnonymousCasual CyclistLincoln, NE1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Just what the doctor ordered!I like these tires for trail and pavement. Same as original on my hybrid Raleigh!
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I like these tires for trail and pavement. Same as original on my hybrid Raleigh!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 4/6/2017by AnonymousDaily CommuterRichmond, VA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great tires for riding Richmond VA streets.Replaced 'mountain bike' tires with these to adapt to urban streets due to recent move. So far, these are performing just as needed.
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Replaced 'mountain bike' tires with these to adapt to urban streets due to recent move. So far, these are performing just as needed.
Review by Biker JeffReviewed 11/15/2014by Biker JeffCycling EnthusiastEastern WA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Great Value and Good FitI do a lot of rail-trail and double track riding around the vineyards here in Eastern WA. Have been riding on a Maxxis Worm Drive 26x1.90 front tire and pretty much wore that one out. This Kenda is probably going to be a better tire because the tread depth in the center rib is considerably thicker than the WD when it was new. The fit on my Mavick Cross Trail rim is about perfect. My only issue is that the tire was pretty wrinkled up when I unboxed it so the no-flat strip couldn't be properly installed. I mounted and inflated it and let it sit overnight. Should be in some semblance of a doughnut shape by now and ready to break back down and install the strip.
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I do a lot of rail-trail and double track riding around the vineyards here in Eastern WA. Have been riding on a Maxxis Worm Drive 26x1.90 front tire and pretty much wore that one out. This Kenda is probably going to be a better tire because the tread depth in the center rib is considerably thicker than the WD when it was new. The fit on my Mavick Cross Trail rim is about perfect. My only issue is that the tire was pretty wrinkled up when I unboxed it so the no-flat strip couldn't be properly installed. I mounted and inflated it and let it sit overnight. Should be in some semblance of a doughnut shape by now and ready to break back down and install the strip.
Review by APDReviewed 9/4/2014by APDCycling EnthusiastMA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Good performance, damaged on ride thoughWe bought this tire to use on our tandem for the D2R2 event (dirt road distance event). I chose the Kenda because I have found them to be very tough and long lasting in the past. I was happy with the performance - not too loud on roads and good traction on loose sand and gravel. We got up some very steep grades and rutted roads without slippage or other issues. Unfortunately, we suffered a blow out after a glancing blow against a rock. The rear tire suffered an irreparable inch long tear along the bead. Not sure if the sidewall was too weak or any tire would have been damaged in that situation. We used the max rated pressure (65psi) and the two riders plus bike weight is about 300lbs.
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We bought this tire to use on our tandem for the D2R2 event (dirt road distance event). I chose the Kenda because I have found them to be very tough and long lasting in the past. I was happy with the performance - not too loud on roads and good traction on loose sand and gravel. We got up some very steep grades and rutted roads without slippage or other issues. Unfortunately, we suffered a blow out after a glancing blow against a rock. The rear tire suffered an irreparable inch long tear along the bead. Not sure if the sidewall was too weak or any tire would have been damaged in that situation. We used the max rated pressure (65psi) and the two riders plus bike weight is about 300lbs.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/14/2014by AnonymousNova ScotiaGreat tireGreat tire. Reacted as expected. Rides smooth on both pavement and packed trials.
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Great tire. Reacted as expected. Rides smooth on both pavement and packed trials.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/30/2014by AnonymousCycling Enthusiast0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Thanks for the great tires and the prompt delivery!I use the tires on my bnike, which I primarily use for exercise and touring.
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I use the tires on my bnike, which I primarily use for exercise and touring.
Review by JeffReviewed 4/8/2019by JeffBuena ParkSmooth rollersI needed a smooth riding tyre for my wife to ride on the street as well as on the gravel. She is really happy not only with the smoothness she finds that she is a lot faster!
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I needed a smooth riding tyre for my wife to ride on the street as well as on the gravel. She is really happy not only with the smoothness she finds that she is a lot faster!
Review by T - BoneReviewed 11/10/2013by T - BoneSt Louis, MO3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.This tire is working perfectly for the flat trails I ride.I ride the Katy trail in Missouri, which is a flat, well groomed, crushed limestone trail and this is the perfect tire for me.
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I ride the Katy trail in Missouri, which is a flat, well groomed, crushed limestone trail and this is the perfect tire for me.
Review by Fred Reviewed 9/25/2013by Fred Florida2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Love'em!These tires breathed new life into our old mountain bikes and our riding pleasure. My wife and I have found ourselves turning a little ride around the block into a 10-15 mile cruise spontaneously because these tires roll so smooth with little rolling resistance. We're now working our way up to a 50 mile ride. Considering getting another pair for our son's brand new bike...they are that much better on pavement than MTB tires. Having said all that, the shoulder tread still allows decent control for an occasional section of hard pan. Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention the price value. With shipping I got a pair of these for the same price as a similar, but not equal, tire at the local big box store? No brainer!
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These tires breathed new life into our old mountain bikes and our riding pleasure. My wife and I have found ourselves turning a little ride around the block into a 10-15 mile cruise spontaneously because these tires roll so smooth with little rolling resistance. We're now working our way up to a 50 mile ride. Considering getting another pair for our son's brand new bike...they are that much better on pavement than MTB tires. Having said all that, the shoulder tread still allows decent control for an occasional section of hard pan. Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention the price value. With shipping I got a pair of these for the same price as a similar, but not equal, tire at the local big box store? No brainer!
Review by t6garrisonReviewed 9/12/2013by t6garrisonCasual CyclistSan Diego4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Excellent HybridThis tire is an excellent hybrid of off road and on pavement elements. Since I ride my MTB mainly on pavement, but also venture off road when I can, this tire is the perfect solution for me. After I shredded my last set of aggressive knobbies on the McKenzie River trail this summer, I wanted a tire that would serve me better on pavement, but still work well in the dirt. An added bonus is it works very well on my stationary trainer. With knobby tires that was impossible. The price makes it an incredible value.
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This tire is an excellent hybrid of off road and on pavement elements. Since I ride my MTB mainly on pavement, but also venture off road when I can, this tire is the perfect solution for me. After I shredded my last set of aggressive knobbies on the McKenzie River trail this summer, I wanted a tire that would serve me better on pavement, but still work well in the dirt. An added bonus is it works very well on my stationary trainer. With knobby tires that was impossible. The price makes it an incredible value.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/26/2013by AnonymousGood product , good service,..Great all around tire. Rugged and handle well on the track. BTD is a great place to shop.
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Great all around tire. Rugged and handle well on the track. BTD is a great place to shop.
Review by JayReviewed 8/24/2013by JayCycling EnthusiastAbilene Kansas3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Huge ImprovementMy wife and I have been riding 100 miles a month on mountain bikes. A friend recommended I go to semislick tires. I ordered 4 because of all the good reviews I saw here. I got them yesterday and installed them last night and both my wife and I felt a huge difference in rolling resistance immediately. Did a short 7 mile route this morning and these are the best tires I have ever ridden on. Will see how they hold on on overall miles.
Doing a 25 mile ride next Saturday and really looking forward to what they will do for me there with mph. I rode it last week and am looking forward to comparing the results.
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My wife and I have been riding 100 miles a month on mountain bikes. A friend recommended I go to semislick tires. I ordered 4 because of all the good reviews I saw here. I got them yesterday and installed them last night and both my wife and I felt a huge difference in rolling resistance immediately. Did a short 7 mile route this morning and these are the best tires I have ever ridden on. Will see how they hold on on overall miles.
Doing a 25 mile ride next Saturday and really looking forward to what they will do for me there with mph. I rode it last week and am looking forward to comparing the results.
Review by Jeffbiker1abReviewed 8/5/2013by Jeffbiker1abCycling EnthusiastPittsburgh3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Great tire and value!Put on my giant and used them on rails to trails. Did 120 miles the first time out on them and they had a smooth ride and did very well in sandy and muddy conditions.
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Put on my giant and used them on rails to trails. Did 120 miles the first time out on them and they had a smooth ride and did very well in sandy and muddy conditions.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/2/2013by AnonymousCasual CyclistColumbus Ohio4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Great tire for paved and dirt riding Purchased these tires for ride on the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal trails. These trails combined are 340 miles of paved, gravel and dirt. These tires were ideal for this ride. Great traction on the rougher surfaces and low rolling resistance on the paved portions. When I ordered the tires, they arrived when promised in good shape. I forwarded a link to the web site and others in my ride purchased the same tires for their bikes.
Great tires and ordering process.
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Purchased these tires for ride on the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal trails. These trails combined are 340 miles of paved, gravel and dirt. These tires were ideal for this ride. Great traction on the rougher surfaces and low rolling resistance on the paved portions. When I ordered the tires, they arrived when promised in good shape. I forwarded a link to the web site and others in my ride purchased the same tires for their bikes.
Great tires and ordering process.
Review by FSU4lifeReviewed 8/2/2013by FSU4lifeCasual CyclistHickory Hills, IL3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Great tire to transform your mountain bike into a quasi road bike.As others have already mentioned, these tires will really smooth out the ride of your mountain bike. The tire appears to be of quality construction/material.
I haven't been in the dirt or hardcore off-road since I mounted them, but they do great in the grassy hills around my house and obviously are great on the road. An added bonus is that they roll true and are whisper quiet compared to a full knobby tire.
I highly recommend these tires to those that want a smoother on-road ride without having to lose their mountain bike's ruggedness in the process.
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As others have already mentioned, these tires will really smooth out the ride of your mountain bike. The tire appears to be of quality construction/material.
I haven't been in the dirt or hardcore off-road since I mounted them, but they do great in the grassy hills around my house and obviously are great on the road. An added bonus is that they roll true and are whisper quiet compared to a full knobby tire.
I highly recommend these tires to those that want a smoother on-road ride without having to lose their mountain bike's ruggedness in the process.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/24/2013by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastBend, OR2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Just what I needed.We carry our mountain bikes when we travel in our motor home and I used to carry two sets of wheels and tires for each bike. It was a pain and time consuming to switch out the wheels for different types of riding, so now I have tires that work for both road and dirt riding.
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We carry our mountain bikes when we travel in our motor home and I used to carry two sets of wheels and tires for each bike. It was a pain and time consuming to switch out the wheels for different types of riding, so now I have tires that work for both road and dirt riding.