ryansexton
07-08-08, 09:03 AM
Never ever ever ever get Kenda Koncept tires. I went to a sports store because the LBS was closed on Sunday. This tire is awful, and I paid 29 dollars for it. Its just awful.
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jpdesjar
07-08-08, 09:55 AM
why are they awful?
thequickfix
07-08-08, 10:35 AM
For the most part, Kenda road tires are cheap and ride poorly. I have some Kontenders (I think) on my road bike that I'm using simply because I got them for free. Eventually, they will be replaced with Continentals.
ryansexton
07-08-08, 10:51 AM
why are they awful?
Very slow. Very very slow. After purchasing them, I read a review that said they last less than 300 miles.
Very slow. Very very slow. After purchasing them, I read a review that said they last less than 300 miles.
andre nickatina
07-08-08, 10:51 AM
I think I had either the Koncept or Kontender as a rear because I got it for free, and yeah it left a bad taste in my mouth. Bad road feel and slow...
ryansexton
07-08-08, 11:06 AM
Also they max out at like 105 PSI I think. I pumped up to 110 and the tube died. I had to go back to the LBS and get a new tube, I don't know if that has anything to do with the tire, however, if a tire can't go up to at least 117 PSI, its a total ***** tire.
jpdesjar
07-08-08, 11:08 AM
i have a cheapo kenda on my singlespeed road bike and it seems to roll along ok...i think the max psi is 90 or something, the whole bike is pretty rugged i was practicing bunny hops with it the other day, cheap tires for a cheap bike but a lot of fun to ride
epschoenly
07-08-08, 11:08 AM
1st mistake was shopping at a sporting goods store.
ZiP0082
07-08-08, 11:15 AM
I had a Kenda Koncept on my rear wheel for a month or so before it kept getting flats -- not strong enough for commuting, but perhaps it could work on a front wheel where there's less weight.
ryansexton
07-08-08, 11:23 AM
I had a Kenda Koncept on my rear wheel for a month or so before it kept getting flats -- not strong enough for commuting, but perhaps it could work on a front wheel where there's less weight.
I was thinking about doing that. I have a conti up front.
To the other guy - It was Sunday, the day of the lord! Not many bike stores are open, so when you want to just get back on a bike and cruise around because you haven't ridden in weeks (bike tour), you would go anywhere.
I was thinking about doing that. I have a conti up front.
To the other guy - It was Sunday, the day of the lord! Not many bike stores are open, so when you want to just get back on a bike and cruise around because you haven't ridden in weeks (bike tour), you would go anywhere.
idiq
07-08-08, 11:25 AM
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/TI401B41-Kenda+K191+Koncept+Tire.aspx?sc=FRGL
What's your point? They're 650's, not 700's and after shipping (to where I live) they cost 29.94
1st mistake was shopping at a sporting goods store.
Didn't you read the post? The LBS was closed... what's the difference if he buys Koncepts at the LBS or the sporting good store? They're still the same tire.
What's your point? They're 650's, not 700's and after shipping (to where I live) they cost 29.94
1st mistake was shopping at a sporting goods store.
Didn't you read the post? The LBS was closed... what's the difference if he buys Koncepts at the LBS or the sporting good store? They're still the same tire.
hockeyteeth
07-08-08, 06:23 PM
(bike tour)
Where'd you go?
Where'd you go?