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07-08-08, 09:03 AM
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Just a heads up
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.
07-08-08, 10:35 AM
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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.
07-08-08, 10:51 AM
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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...
07-08-08, 11:06 AM
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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.
07-08-08, 11:08 AM
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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