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Kenda USA
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For 50 years, Kenda has been a name people have trusted for their tire needs. Since 1962, Kenda has been offering high quality rubber products for cars, light trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, ATV’s, trailers, karts, golf carts, lawn and garden, wheelchairs, and agricultural vehicles. Operating in Asia, North America, and Europe, Kenda distributes its products in over 150 countries and employs more than 8000 people. In 2010, Kenda was named the one of the world’s largest tire manufactures. Kenda has continually upgraded its manufacturing equipment in order to improve production efficiencies, and in doing so, all seven factories have acquired ISO 9001 certification. Kenda understands that only the best operations will yield the highest efficiencies, which allow Kenda to stay at the forefront of today’s competitive market.
Kenda has a new web site and new URL, www. KendaTire.com. The change better reflects the fact that Kenda is an international brand producing tires for multiple applications. Designed to be cleaner and easier to navigate, through the use of new digital tools and utilities, the site also features information regarding Kenda sponsored athletes and teams, product development, and other Kenda tire news. The new site also serves as a gateway to Kenda’s social media efforts via Facebook (www. facebook.com/pages/Kenda-Tire-Bicycle) and Twitter (www.Twitter.com/KendaTire).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction COMPOUNDS/TECHNOLOGY ROAD RACING TIRES Volare Tubular Super Domestique Tubular Domestique Tubular Kountach Kaliente Pro Kaliente Kriterium Kriterium Endurance Kadence CYCLOCROSS TIRES Slant 6 Small Block Eight Happy Medium Kommando Kwicker Legends Signature Series TIRE John Tomac Signature Series Slant Six Small Block Eight Blue Groove Nevegal
4 6-11 12-17 14 14 14 15 15 16 16 16 17 18-21 20 20 20 21 21 22-33 24 24 25 26
Brian Lopes Signature Series BBG El Moco
27 27
Eric Carter Signature Series Nexcavator Excavator Happy Medium
28 28 29
Hans Rey Signature Series H-Factor Telonix Tinker Juarez Signature Series Dred Tread 24Seven Race
Mountain Bike TIRES Kommando Karma Klimax Lite Kozmik Lite II Kadre
32-33 32 32 33 33 33
BMX TIRES Konversion Kontact Elite Kid Block Kassette Kompact Small Block Eight K-Rad Kiniption Dirt Jump TIRES/URBAN Kranium K-Rad Kiniption
34-39 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40-41 41 41 41
Studded TIRES Klondike Wide Klondike Standard Klondike Skinny
42-43 43 43 43
Commuter Bike TIRES 44-49 Kwick Roller Sport 46 Kwick Tendril 46 Kwick Bitumen 47 Kwick Trax 47 Karvs 48 Kwest 48 Klassics 49 TUBES/VALVES 50
KENDA ACCESSORIES
51
30 30
KENDA APPAREL
52-54
DISTRIBUTORS
55
31 31
APPLICATION CHART
56-57
GLOSSARY
58-59
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of information we publish. All specifications are subject to technical changes, no reliability for printer’s error. Actual weights and measurements may vary from those published herein. For MSRP please check KendaTire.com or contact Kenda USA at 1-866-KENDA USA. For all other pricing contact kenda.com.tw.
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What are the differences in Kenda’s rubber compounds? Kenda manufactures bicycle tires in eight different rubber compounds, each with its own degree of hardness, referred to as durometer and measured on the shore A (sA) scale.
DUAL TREAD COMPOUND Dual Tread Compound (DTC) is a combination of two different rubber compounds: L3R Pro and Stick-E rubber. The L3R Pro compound has a durometer of 60sA and is used in the center of the tread surface and part way into the transition knobs. A harder compound in the center will allow a faster roll with increased durability. The shoulder knobs are made out of the Stick-E rubber compound, which has a durometer of 50sA. This softer compound has slow rebounding characteristics which allow the tire to conform and flex with the ground giving maximum traction. DTC rubber is most commonly found on cross country mountain bike, cyclocross, and performance BMX tires due to its rolling speed and grip.
R2C COMPOUND Road 2 Compound (R2C) is Kenda’s latest performance compound for road cycling. Like the DTC compound, R2C is comprised of rubber with two different shore A measurements. The center compound is a 70sA giving the compound the fastest rolling speed of any Kenda tire, while the shoulders utilize the L3R Pro compound with a 60sA. This compound was designed with the performance rider and racer in mind based on the feedback from international professional cyclists.
NATURAL RUBBER compound Natural Rubber Compound (NRC) is a low rolling resistance blend of natural and synthetic rubber compounds that allow Kenda tubulars to provide a smooth, quick, and agile handling. NRC is slightly softer than the R2C, with a 65sA and further improves the quality of Kenda tubular tires.
RACE STICK-E RUBBER Race Stick-E Rubber is a tire designed for race conditions with a compound that takes grip to a whole new level. With a 42sA, the RSR compound is super soft and sticky for a variety of surface types and conditions. The soft compound provides not only superior grip, but also works as a small degree of independent suspension as each tire knob flex and reform on the trail surface. Designed to further complement Kenda’s rubber compounds for downhill and slalom tires, RSR is perfect for European World Cup conditions as well as the local gravity park.
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Stick-E is Kenda’s original all mountain and downhill rubber compound. The 50sA rubber still provides sure grip for a wide range of trails and conditions while lasting longer than softer compounds. In addition to being used as the shoulder compound on DTC tires, Kenda also offers tires in complete Stick-E compound for the all mountain rider who wants a balanced tire life with a sure grip.
TECH
STICK-E COMPOUND
L3R PRO L3R Pro is the performance work horse of Kenda’s rubber compounds. L3R Pro is found on anything from road racing to mountain bike tires. At 60sA, the L3R Pro compound is a fast and solid performer, while holding the title of Kenda’s lightest weight rubber compound.
HARD RUBBER COMPOUND Hard Rubber Compound (HRC) Designed as a complement to the endurance training tires, the Hard Rubber Compound is a quick rolling long wearing rubber compound that still gives a comfortable ride without feeling too hard. The HRC is a 70sA compound for maximum tread life and speed.
Standard Rubber Compound Found mainly on Kenda’s K-Generation tires, SRC combines the best attributes of low rolling resistance, extreme durability and tread longevity into one universal package that benefits riders of all disciplines.
NEW! SEALANT COMPATIBLE TIRE SCT is the modification of existing Kenda tire technologies making them now compatible with fluid based tubeless conversion systems. No longer are riders bound to weakness of a tube that can be punctured nor do they need to worry about a tubeless tire adding undue rotating weight.
KENDA UST (UNIVERSAL SYSTEM TUBELESS) Kenda is certified by Mavic to build tubeless tires to the UST (Universal System Tubeless) standards. Tubeless tires offer decreased rolling resistance for easier pedaling. By eliminating the tube, lower air pressure can be achieved and the chances of pinch flatting is eliminated.
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KENDA TECHNOLOGY Tire casing is the fabric that the rubber compound adheres to. The fabric of the casing can be made in varying thickness and threads per inch (TPI). Generally, the higher the TPI number, the more supple the tire sidewall will feel and flex. This means a more comfortable ride compared to that of a lower TPI casing. The casings can be treated and reinforced with various materials in order to achieve different degrees of puncture resistance and ride qualities.
IRON CLOAK Kenda’s best puncture resistant material, a blend of Aramid fibers, is laid up on the tire casing from bead to bead. Not only does this provide puncture protection underneath the tread of the tire, but it also reinforces the tire side walls minimizing slashes or tears; with a minimal addition to the overall tire weight.
IRON CLOAK BELT A thin strip of Kenda’s best puncture resistant material, Iron Cloak, built in directly underneath the tread rubber only, for added puncture protection and minimal weight. Iron Cloak Belt lets you rest assured that your tires are durable, but light and super supple for the ultimate in riding performance.
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TECH IRON CAP A layer of material that runs from bead to bead under the tread to prevent flats. IRON CAP combines some of the technology from the high-end IRON CLOAK material without all the added cost.
IRON CAP BELT Utilizing the same protective material that is in the full Iron Cap protection but limited to just under the tread surface, offering added puncture protection at a minimal cost and weight addition. Previously known as PRC2.
CASING ADDED PROTECTION CAP or CAP PLY as it has been referred to is an added layer of material that is under the tread area and runs from bead to bead. Generally used in Kenda Premium Downhill Tires as a puncture resistant material designed to prevent pinch flats.
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K-SHIELD A layer of aramid and ceramic particles inside the tire under the tread area only. Designed to prevent punctures. This is Kenda’s first line of defense against punctures.
K-SHIELD PLUS A plus size version of the standard K-Shield material. Five millimeters thick, the layer of aramid and ceramic particles under the tread surface serves to prevent punctures and provide extra comfort on the road. A premium version of Kenda’s first line of flat protection at minimal cost.
K
SHIELD PLUS
+
ENDURANCE The new standard for Kenda in maximum flat protection, available in two different levels of protection and price. The premium level combines a 120tpi casing wrapped from folding bead to folding bead in Aramid Iron Cloak fibers and then topped with K-Shield under the tread rubber. The performance level wraps Iron Cap across a 60tpi wire bead casing and is then topped off with K-Shield under the tread rubber.
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TECH
What are the differences between tube type (TT), Tubeless (UST), Sealant Compatible (SCT), and Tubular tires?
Tube Type is the standard for bicycle tires. It mounts to the rim of bicycle wheel with a steel wire bead or an Aramid folding bead, and is inflated with a tube that is placed inside of the tire. The benefits of tube type tires is that they are the least expensive type of tires as well as offering the largest range of sizes and tread styles.
Tubeless UST (Universal System Tubeless) tires, when mounted onto a UST rim, form an air tight bead lock, negating the need for a tube inside of the tire. The air tight seal is achieved by increasing the thickness of the rubber compound across the side walls of the tire as well as changing the shape of the tire bead to match with the UST standard. The benefits of this system include the ability to ride at lower air pressures, giving the rider more tire contact with the ground, and eliminates the tube as a separate component that can be punctured.
Sealant Compatible (SCT) tires can be considered a cross of a tube type and UST type tire. When used with a liquid sealant, SCT tires form an air tight seal, similar to the UST tire, but can be used on almost all bicycle rims. SCT tires have an additional layer of material built into the casing of the tire that allows it to be compatible with the various chemicals in liquid sealants; however this material is thinner and lighter than its UST counterpart. The benefits of SCT tires, when used with sealant, allows the rider to use lower air pressures as well as take full advantage of the liquid sealant compound when it comes to sealing most punctures or cuts in a tire.
Tubular tires are performance orientated tires in which the tube is sewn into the casing of the tire. The tire is then glued onto a rim. Tubulars are primarily used for road racing because of their higher cost and difficulty in mounting. The benefits of tubulars include the ability to run at significantly higher pressures, some tubulars have a max pressure rating of 200psi or higher. Tubulars also have a more supple feel to their ride compared to a tube type tire; this is due in part to the higher TPI fabric used to build tubular tires.
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ROAD RACING When it comes to your desire to ride, nothing is going to stop you, and Kenda will be there to make sure the right tire is underneath you. Offering road tires in both clincher and tubular models each designed to surpass the latest guideline in safety and durability; featuring rubber compounds and tire casings optimized for top of the line performance, giving you the best ride of your life.
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ROAD
VOLARE • Our pro-level, best performing tubular combines modernday performance with old-world craftsmanship. • A supple, hand-made 300tpi casing that features our Iron Cloak Belt (ICB) protection built under the tread. • Latex inner tube for less weight and rolling resistance with increased puncture protection. COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
NRC
212750
700 x 22c
22-622
N/A
300
115-200
250±10
NRC
212753
700 x 24c
24-622
N/A
300
115-200
268±10
SUPER DOMESTIQUE • Competition-level tubular • A supple, hand-made 300tpi casing that features our Iron Cloak Belt (ICB) protection built under the tread • Butyl inner tube for cost savings with a minimal weight addition COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
NRC
212751
700 x 22c
22-622
N/A
300
115-200
270±10
DOMESTIQUE • Our entry-level tubular used for training or the cycling enthusiast that desires the feel of tubular tires. • A supple 220tpi casing hand-built around a butyl inner tube.
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COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
NRC
212752
700 x 22c
22-622
N/A
220
100-130
290±10
KOUNTACH
ROAD
K1092
• Designed to be the pinnacle of Kenda road tire technology • Smooth center tread with textured shoulders • R2C Rubber compound • Iron Cloak Belt flat protection COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
R2C
212815
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
120
125
202±10
R2C - White
212816
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
120
125
207±10
R2C - Green
212817
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
120
125
203±10
R2C - Red
212818
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
120
125
202±10
NEW!
R2C
TBD
700 x 25c
25-622
Folding
120
125
TBD
NEW!
R2C - White
TBD
700 x 25c
25-622
Folding
120
125
TBD
NEW!
R2C - Green
TBD
700 x 25c
25-622
Folding
120
125
TBD
NEW!
R2C - Red
TBD
700 x 25c
25-622
Folding
120
125
TBD
K925
KALIENTE PRO • Proven tread design with our newest performancedriven rubber compound - R2C • Developed in conjunction with riders on the Kenda Pro Cycling Team • Iron Cloak flat protection • Available in four colors
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
R2C - White
212213
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
120
125
220±11
R2C - Red
212214
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
120
125
217±11
R2C - Silver
212215
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
120
125
218±11
R2C
212216
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
120
125
216±11
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K925
KALIENTE • Kenda’s lightest clincher road tire • Iron Cloak protection • L3R PRO Rubber compound COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
L3R PRO
212112
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
120
125
190±10
L3R PRO
212168
700 x 20c
20-622
FOLDING
120
125
165±10
L3R PRO
212123
650 x 23c
23-571
FOLDING
120
125
170±10
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
K1018
KRITERIUM • Grooved slick design • Iron Cloak protection • L3R PRO Rubber Compound
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
PSI
WT
L3R PRO
212172
700 x 25c
25-622
FOLDING
120
125
250±10
L3R PRO
212171
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
120
125
199±10
K1018
KRITERIUM ENDURANCE • Designed to be the most durable road tire • Iron Cloak and K-SHIELD flat protection • Hard Rubber Compound (HRC) for added flat protection and extended tread life
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COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
HRC
212287
700 x 25c
25-622
FOLDING
120
125
302+/-15 272+/-14
HRC
212286
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
120
125
NEW!
HRC
TBD
700 x 25c
25-622
Wire
60
125
TBD
NEW!
HRC
TBD
700 x 23c
23-622
Wire
60
125
TBD
KADENCE
ROAD
K1081
• Entry level training – enthusiast tire • R2C rubber compound with 60 TPI casing for a blend of performance and affordability
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
R2C
212755
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
60
120
197±10
R2C - Yellow
212756
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
60
120
205±10
R2C - Red
212757
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
60
120
205±10
R2C - Silver
212758
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
60
120
205±10
R2C - Blue
212759
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
60
120
205±10
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ROAD
CYCLOCROSS If you are riding cyclocross through Belgian mud or the dust of Southern California, Kenda has cyclocross tires for every condition. Designed with the most challenging conditions in mind for the professional racer, yet priced for the weekend warrior, Kenda has the cyclocross tire for all of your conditions.
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K1080
SLANT 6
john TOMAC signature series
• The perfect blend of John Tomac’s two most winning tires - The Small Block 8 and the Nevegal. • Designed for speed, grip, and cornering assurance; this tire has it all for intermediate to hard-packed terrain • Available in SCT construction COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212674
700 x 35c
35-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
477±25
DTC
212675
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
433±22
DTC - SCT
212676
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
522±26
K1047
SMALL BLOCK 8
john TOMAC signature series
• Fast accelerating, hard-pack cyclocross racing tire • One of the lightest cyclocross tires available • Numerous knobs provide multiple contact points with the ground • Available in SCT construction COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212514
700 x 35c
37-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
349±15
DTC
212513
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
315±15
DTC - SCT
212535
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
370±19
K1083
HAPPY MEDIUM
eric CARTER signature series
• Two tires in one – fast rolling center section paired with aggressive outer edges for cornering control • Knobs designed for seamless transitions from center to edge • A universal design that is applicable to a wide variety of riding styles and conditions • Available in SCT construction COMPOUND
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PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212843
700 x 40c
42-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
434±22
DTC
212842
700 x 35c
35-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
386±19
DTC
212841
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
380±19
DTC - SCT
212840
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
435±22
KOMMANDO • Dual directional tire for cyclocross – run it one way for hard packed conditions and reverse for wet and muddy conditions • Ramped center knobs for speed, aggressive shoulder knobs for traction • Iron Cloak flat protection • Available in SCT construction COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
CYCLOCROSS
K1065
WT
DTC
212451
700 x 35c
37-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
323±16
DTC
212452
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
309±15
DTC - SCT
212453
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
364±18
LITE-DTC
212454
700 x 35c
37-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
320±15
LITE-DTC
212455
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
309±15
K932
KWICKER • Knurled casing for stability and grip • Diamond-shaped cornering knobs for control • Suitable for loose to intermediate terrain
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212450
700 x 35c
37-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
347±17
DTC
212485
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
120
50-85
315±16
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MOUNTAIN Kenda Mountain Bike tires are recognized all across the world as the standard against which all others are measured. Designed with the most challenging conditions in mind for cross country racers or downhillers, yet priced so that every rider can benefit.
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MOUNTAIN Photo by: Carmen Freeman
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K1080 john TOMAC signature series
SLANT SIX • A perfect blend of John Tomac’s two most winning designs - The Small Block 8 and the Nevegal • This tire has it all - speed, grip and cornering assurance • Designed for intermediate to hard-packed terrain • Downhill wire bead version has dual ply casing construction for durability and strength; and Stick-E compound for better grip. Cross Country versions feature light weight single ply casings and DTC compound for performance. • Available as a Sealant Compatible Tire COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212669
29 x 2.20
55-622
FOLDING
120
30-50
709±35
DTC
212668
29 x 2.00
50-622
FOLDING
120
30-50
673±34
DTC - SCT
212670
29 x 2.00
50-622
FOLDING
120
30-50
788±39
STICK-E
212667
26 x 2.50
62-559
WIRE
60
30-50
TBD
RSR
212671
26 x 2.50
62-559
WIRE
60
30-50
TBD
STICK-E
212666
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
TBD
RSR
212658
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1302±65
STICK-E
212665
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
660±30 611±30
DTC
212664
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
DTC - UST
212663
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
TBD
DTC
212662
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-80
602±30 697±35
DTC - SCT
212659
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
DTC - UST
212661
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
822±41
LITE - DTC
212660
26 x 1.95
50-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
634±32
K1047
SMALL BLOCK 8
john TOMAC signature series
• Fast accelerating, hard-pack cross-country racing tire • Numerous knobs provide multiple contact points with the ground • Lightweight knobby tire with semi-slick speed • Available as a Sealant Compatible Tire COMPOUND
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PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212509
29 x 2.10
54-622
FOLDING
120
35-80
580±30
DTC - SCT
212599
29 x 2.10
54-622
FOLDING
120
30-50
671±35
DTC - DH
212559
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
60
30-50
1093±55
DTC
212512
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
681±34
DTC
212511
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-80
520±25
DTC - UST
212557
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
846±42
DTC - SCT
212597
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
592±30
DTC
212510
26 x 1.95
50-559
FOLDING
120
30-80
450±23
DTC/UST
212558
26 x 1.90
48-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
694±35
DTC
212508
26 x1.75
47-559
FOLDING
120
35-80
387±20
K1012
BLUE GROOVE
john TOMAC signature series
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
STICK-E
212152
26 x 2.70
67-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1443±72
STICK-E
212139
26 x 2.50
62-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1332±67
STICK-E
212153
26 x 2.50
62-559
FOLDING
60
30-50
860±43
STICK-E
212154
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1196±60
STICK-E
212155
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
60
30-50
743±37 700±35
DTC
212391
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
STICK-E
212156
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
603±30
DTC
212390
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
608±30
DTC - UST
212194
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
821±40
LITE-DTC
212157
26 x 2.00
50-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
450±23
MOUNTAIN
• Downhill wire bead version has dual ply casing construction for durability and strength; and Stick-E compound for better grip. Cross Country versions feature light weight single ply casings and DTC compound for performance • Both versions are designed to work great on hard packed trail conditions
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K1010
NEVEGAL
john TOMAC signature series
• The ultimate tire for all conditions and named as the best mountain bike tire by Mountain Bike Action Magazine multiple times. This is a great performing tire for most riders. • Downhill wire bead version has dual ply casing construction for durability and strength; and Stick-E compound for better grip. Cross Country versions feature light weight single ply casings and DTC compound for performance • Freeride (FR) wire bead version is single ply, Stick-E and added Butyl insert for extra strength and durability COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212163
29 x 2.20
55-622
FOLDING
60
30-50
833±42
DTC - SCT
212288
29 x 2.20
55-622
FOLDING
60
30-50
882±44
DTC
212208
650B x 2.35
58-584
FOLDING
120
30-50
740±35
DTC
212207
650B x 2.10
52-584
FOLDING
120
40-65
645±30
STICK-E
212160
26 x 2.70
67-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1443±72
RSR
212289
26 x 2.50
62-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1307±65
STICK-E
212138
26 x 2.50
62-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1332±67
STICK-E - FR
212199
26 x 2.50
62-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1060±50
STICK-E
212161
26 x 2.50
62-559
FOLDING
60
30-50
860±43
RSR
212290
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1302±65
STICK-E
212147
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1204±60
STICK-E
212148
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
60
30-50
751±38
DTC
212393
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
707±35
DTC - UST
212198
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
995±50
DTC - SCT
212291
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
836±35
STICK-E
212149
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
603±30
DTC
DTC - SCT DTC - UST
26
212392
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
610±30
212292
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
635±32
212195
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
821±41
LITE-DTC
212150
26 x 1.95
50-559
FOLDING
120
30-80
550±30
STICK-E
212151
24 x 2.50
62-507
WIRE
60
30-50
1250±60
K1076 brian LOPES signature series
BBG
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT 1197±60
STICK-E
212764
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
DTC
212763
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
752±38
DTC
212762
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
619±31
DTC - UST
212761
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
TBD
DTC
212760
26 x 1.90
48-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
570±25
MOUNTAIN
• Fast accelerating tire that transitions well from the center to edge knobs • A low center profile allows for speed but still has ample grip for braking and climbing duties • Downhill wire bead version has dual ply casing construction for durability and strength; and Stick-E compound for better grip. Cross Country versions feature light weight single ply casings and DTC compound for performance
K1055
EL MOCO
brian LOPES signature series
• Large casing for better flotation, ramped center knobs for speed and Brian’s signature number, “55” molded into the knobs • Proven World Cup winning design • Downhill wire bead version has dual ply casing construction for durability and strength; and Stick-E compound for better grip. Cross Country versions feature light weight single ply casings and DTC compound for performance
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
STICK-E
212382
26 x 2.50
62-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1332±67
STICK-E
212380
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
60
30-50
723±36
STICK-E
212381
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1170±60
DTC
212385
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
715±35
DTC
212379
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
662±33
DTC - UST
212378
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
TBD
27
K1095
NEXCAVATOR
eric CARTER signature series
• The culmination of Eric Carter’s riding experience captured in one tire • Designed for the rider who prefers a more open tread pattern, with the elimination of the transition knob and flattening of the center knobs for better terrain conformity • A distinctive biting edge that will cut into the terrain, holding the tire in place as you arc though a turn • Great design for dry or wet conditions
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
W! NE
RSR
212827
26 x 2.50
62-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1400±70
NE W!
STICK-E
212826
26 x 2.50
62-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1379±69
NE W!
RSR
212825
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1317±66
NE W!
STICK-E
212824
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1297±65
W! NE
DTC - SCT
212823
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
TBD
W! NE
DTC
212822
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
733±37
W! NE
DTC
212821
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
723±36
W! NE
DTC - SCT
212820
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
814±41
K1059 eric CARTER signature series
EXCAVATOR • Directional tread where every knob has been designed for optimum performance • Downhill wire bead version has dual ply casing construction for durability and strength; and Stick-E compound for better grip. Cross Country versions feature light weight single ply casings and DTC compound for performance
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
RSR
212356
26 x 2.50
62-559
WIRE
60
30-50
TBD
STICK-E
212373
26 x 2.50
62-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1332±67
NEW!
NEW!
28
WT
RSR
212355
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1302±65
STICK-E
212372
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1212±61
DTC
212371
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
735±35
DTC - UST
212360
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
TBD
DTC
212370
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
610±30
DTC - UST
212359
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
TBD
DTC
212369
26 x 1.95
50-559
FOLDING
120
30-80
545±30
K1083 & K1083A
• Two tires in one - fast rolling/accelerating center tread paired with an aggressive outside edge for cornering assurance • Knob heights and profiles are designed for seamless transition from the tire’s center to the edge knobs • A universal design that is applicable to all types of riding and racing • Downhill wire bead version has dual ply casing construction for durability and strength; and Stick-E compound for better grip. Cross Country versions feature light weight single ply casings and DTC compound for performance COMPOUND
K1083A*
K1083
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
* DTC
212836
29 x 2.10
54-622
FOLDING
120
35-80
670±34
DTC
212833
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
776±39
RSR
212835
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1265±63
STICK-E
212834
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1245±62
* DTC
212830
26 x 1.95
50-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
535±27
* DTC - UST
212831
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
TBD
* DTC
212832
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
670±34
MOUNTAIN
HAPPY MEDIUM
eric CARTER signature series
29
K1070
H-FACTOR
hans REY signature series
• The perfect all-mountain tire. Aggressive enough for spirited riding but sleek enough to be fast. • A tire that was designed from various sources of input racers, trail riders, champions and passionate enthusiasts • Downhill wire bead version has dual ply casing construction for durability and strength; and Stick-E compound for better grip. Cross Country versions feature light weight single ply casings and DTC compound for performance COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
STICK-E
212709
26 x 2.50
62-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1349±67
STICK-E
212708
26 x 2.35
58-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1450±70
DTC
212707
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
802±40
DTC
212706
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
689±35
DTC
212710
29 x 2.20
55-622
Folding
60
30-50
TBD
K1058
TELONIX
hans REY signature series
• Aggressive tread design for maximum traction featuring Hans’ signature “H” shaped knobs • Downhill wire bead version has dual ply casing construction for durability and strength; and Stick-E compound for better grip. Cross Country versions feature light weight single ply casings and DTC compound for performance • Iron Cap has been added to the 26x2.40 folding version for increased casing durability
30
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
STICK-E
212377
26 x 2.60
68-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1520±75
STICK-E
212376
26 x 2.40
60-559
WIRE
60
30-50
1390±70
DTC
212375
26 x 2.40
60-559
FOLDING
60
30-50
1010±50
DTC
212374
26 x 2.20
56-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
780±40
K1057
DREAD TREAD
tinker JUAREZ signature series
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212367
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
670±30
DTC - UST
212363
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
950±50
DTC
212366
26 x 1.80
48-559
FOLDING
120
30-80
560±30
DTC - UST
212362
26 x 1.80
48-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
830±40
MOUNTAIN
• Low profile center knobs for speed and knurling for grip • Side knobs are molded with Tinker’s signature “TJ” and provide plenty of cornering bite • Tread pattern suitable for a variety of conditions
K1096
24SEVEN RACE • Super low profile tread for minimal weight • Near continual center tread for low rolling resistance • Short and grippy transition and side knobs for control through any corner • The ultimate endurance/cross country rider tire
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
NEW!
DTC
TBD
29x2.00
50-622
Folding
120
30-80
TBD
NEW!
DTC-SCT
TBD
29x2.00
50-622
Folding
120
30-50
TBD
NEW!
DTC
212730
26x2.00
50-559
Folding
120
30-80
TBD
NEW!
DTC-SCT
212731
26x2.00
50-559
Folding
120
30-50
TBD
31
K1065
KOMMANDO • Dual directional mountain bike tire – run it one way for hard packed conditions and reverse for wet and muddy conditions • Ramped center knobs for speed, aggressive shoulder knobs for traction • Available as a Sealant Compatible Tire COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212548
29 x 2.20
55-622
FOLDING
120
30-50
660±30
DTC - SCT
212547
29 x 2.20
55-622
FOLDING
120
30-50
770±39
DTC
212546
29 x 1.90
48-622
FOLDING
120
30-80
495±25
DTC - SCT
212545
29 x 1.90
48-622
FOLDING
120
30-50
582±29
DTC
212544
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
40-65
510±26
DTC - SCT
212543
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
601±30
K917
KARMA • Small square low profile knobs accentuate this tread pattern for fast cross country rides and races • Can be used as a front or rear tire. Best when used as a set • Large air volume casing for plenty of comfort and float
32
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
L3R Pro
212438
29 x 2.20
55-622
FOLDING
120
35-80
780±40
L3R Pro
212441
29 x 1.90
50-622
FOLDING
120
35-80
510±25
DTC
212397
26 x 2.20
56-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
640±30
DTC - UST
212348
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
120
30-50
840±40
DTC
212127
26 x 2.00
50-559
FOLDING
120
35-80
455±20
DTC - UST
212073
26 x 1.95
50-559
FOLDING
120
35-80
680±35
K910
KLIMAX LITE
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212190
29 x 1.95
50-622
FOLDING
120
40-65
558±28
DTC - SCT
212191
29 x 1.95
50-622
FOLDING
120
30-50
681±34
MOUNTAIN
• Hard pack semi-slick design that retains traction like a knobby • Multi-use tread design - appropriate for racing or casual riding • Each knob has been designed with a specific purpose to optimize performance
K942
KOZMIK LITE II • Hard pack semi-slick design • Multi-use tread design - appropriate for racing or casual riding • Each knob has been designed with a specific purpose to optimize performance COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212107
29 x 2.00
50-622
FOLDING
120
30-50
515±26
DTC - SCT
212108
29 x 2.00
50-622
FOLDING
120
30-50
TBD
L3R Pro
212130
26 x 2.00
50-559
FOLDING
120
35-80
455±20
L3R Pro
212129
26 x 1.75
47-559
FOLDING
120
40-80
375±15
K1027
KADRE • All-condition tire with large volume casing • Multiple tie-bars from knob to knob for casing strength • Square knobs and split paddle design for traction
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
SRC
212598
26 x 2.35
58-559
FOLDING
60
30-50
640±30
SRC
212398
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
60
40-65
585±30
33
BMX Kenda BMX tires are designed in collaboration with professional riders and teams. Constructed to be the fastest tires on the track and still be durable enough for park use.
34
35
MOUNTAIN
K1079
KONVERSION • Knurled V-shape directional design benefiting both acceleration and traction • Dual Tread rubber compound applied for additional corner traction • Lightweight casing with folding bead technology for less rotational weight COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212484
24 x 1.95
50-507
FOLDING
60
75-100
584±29
DTC
212483
24 x 1.75
47-507
FOLDING
60
75-100
547±27
DTC
212482
24 x 1.50
40-507
FOLDING
60
75-100
457±23
DTC
212481
20 x 1.95
50-406
FOLDING
60
75-100
462±23
DTC
212480
20 x 1.75
47-406
FOLDING
60
75-100
456±23
DTC
212293
20 x 1.65
45-406
FOLDING
60
75-100
339±17
DTC
212479
20 x 1.50
40-406
FOLDING
60
75-100
371±20
K841
KONTACT ELITE • Knurled low rise tread design for less rolling resistance • Lightweight casing with folding bead technology for less rotational weight • Expanded tread area to increase cornering traction
36
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
SRC SRC
212851 212850
20 x 1.95 20 x 1.75
50-406 47-406
FOLDING FOLDING
60 60
40-65 40-65
425±20 330±15
K1040
KID BLOCK
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
SRC
212856
20 x 2.10
54-406
WIRE
60
40-65
670±34
SRC
212855
20 x 1.85
47-406
WIRE
60
40-65
599±30
BMX
• Knurled Block-shaped non-directional design benefits both acceleration and traction • Knurled centerline in tread pattern allows for continuing, noninterrupted rolling which allows for less rolling resistance • Lightweight casing with folding bead technology for less rotational weight
K1041
KASSETTE • Knurled Directional pattern has near continuing center-ridge for fast and smooth rolling • Knurled Honeycomb shaped side knobs grab when needed • Lightweight casing with folding bead technology for less rotational weight COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
SRC
212498
20 x 2.25
58-406
WIRE
60
40-65
675±34
37
K1054
KOMPACT • BMX race specific design features multiple rows of directional triangular tread • Minimal tread height offers less rolling resistance. • Lightweight casing with folding bead technology for less rotational weight • Dual Tread rubber compound applied for additional corner traction COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212811
20 x 1.95
50-406
FOLDING
60
35-100
339±17
DTC
212810
20 x 1.75
47-406
FOLDING
60
35-100
365±18
DTC
212799
20 x 1-3/8
37-451
WIRE
60
35-100
290±15
DTC
212800
20 x 1-1/8
28-451
WIRE
60
35-100
280±15
K1047
SMALL BLOCK 8 • BMX race specific design with minimal tread height for less rolling resistance • Lightweight casing with folding bead technology for less rotational weight
38
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212726
24 x 2.10
54-507
FOLDING
60
30-80
510±25
DTC
212725
24 x 1.95
50-507
FOLDING
60
40-65
425±20
DTC
212797
20 x 2.10
54-406
FOLDING
60
30-80
405±20
DTC
212796
20 x 1.95
50-406
FOLDING
60
40-65
340±20
DTC
212795
20 x 1.75
47-406
FOLDING
60
40-65
310±15
DTC
212521
20 x 1-3/8
37-451
WIRE
60
35-85
280±15
DTC
212520
20 x 1-1/8
28-451
WIRE
60
35-100
285±15
K905
K-RAD
COMPOUND
PART #
SRC SRC
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
212342
24 x 2.30
58-507
FOLDING
60
30-80
650±30
212477
24 x 2.125
54-507
FOLDING
60
40-65
615±30
SRC
212468
24 x 1.95
50-507
FOLDING
60
40-65
550±30
SRC
212476
24 x 1.75
47-507
FOLDING
60
40-65
400±20
SRC
212329
20 x 2.35
58-406
FOLDING
60
40-65
530±25
SRC
212794
20 x 2.125
54-406
FOLDING
60
40-65
490±25
SRC
212793
20 x 1.95
50-406
FOLDING
60
40-65
450±20
SRC
212275
20 x 1.75
47-406
FOLDING
60
40-65
325±15
BMX
• Multi use tread pattern- Street, Park, Dirt or Racing friendly design • Lightweight casing with folding bead technology for less rotational weight • Knurled low rise block design for maximum acceleration and cornering
K1016
KINIPTION • Knurled Diamond shape tread pattern covers 100% of the tire • Diamond tread provides extra sidewall protection and grip at all angles • Excellent tire for urban assault, flatland, and skate park usage
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
SRC
212646
20 x 2.10
54-406
FOLDING
SRC
212630
20 x 1.95
50-406
FOLDING
PSI
WT
60
120
660±30
60
40-65
490±25
39
Park /
Stunt
No matter if you are doing manuals, endos, rail grinds, or tailwhips; Kenda has the right tire for your park and stunt riding.
40
K1052
KRANIUM • Developed for the rider who wants the same tire for street and dirt • A folding bead and 60TPI casing keep it light enough, while still maintaining necessary durability for even the most punishing of riders • Dual Tread Compound for cornering grip and fast rolling
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212221
26 x 2.10
54-559
FOLDING
60
40-65
665±30
DTC
212220
24 x 2.10
54-507
FOLDING
60
40-65
605±30
K905
PARK/STUNT
K-RAD 26” • Multi use design - Great for urban, street or park riding and excellent at the dirt jumps • Inverted tread design is low profile without sacrificing traction • Knurled tread surface, traction bars in between knobs
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212404
26 x 2.50
62-559
FOLDING
60
30-50
880±40
DTC
212343
26 x 2.30
58-559
FOLDING
60
30-80
760±40
DTC
212174
26 x 2.125
54-559
FOLDING
60
40-65
680±34
DTC
212335
26 x 1.95
50-559
FOLDING
60
40-65
580±30
K1016
KINIPTION • Diamond shaped knob design wraps from bead to bead for sidewall protection • Interlocking tread features a knurled, filed pattern to provide grip from all angles • Excellent tire for urban assault or skate park use. Also works for hardpack race courses COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
DTC
212402
26 x 2.30
58-559
FOLDING
60
30-80
850±40
DTC
212403
24 x 2.30
58-507
FOLDING
60
30-80
775±40
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Studded TIRE Neither rain, sleet, snow, nor icy roads are going to stop you. Kenda has studded tires to make sure that no matter how treacherous the roads are on your journey you will be able to ride on.
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K1013
KLONDIKE WIDE • 252 carbide tipped studs designed to retract with tire wear for longer life • Open square knob pattern helps give greater traction and shedding ability • Large casing for better flotation in snow COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
STUDDED
2120370
26 x 2.10
54-559
WIRE
22
40-65
1045±50
K946
KLONDIKE STANDARD
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
STUDDED
2120373
26 x 1.95
50-559
WIRE
22
40-65
920±45
STUDDED
• 169 carbide tipped studs designed to retract with tire wear for longer life • Smaller size provides a bit more frame and fork clearance versus the “Kondike Wide” version • Snow shedding directional tread pattern
K1014
KLONDIKE SKINNY • 100 carbide tipped studs designed to retract with tire wear for longer life • Great as a winter cyclocross tire or for use with trekking commuter bikes • Snow shedding directional tread pattern COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
STUDDED
2120372
700 x 40c
42-622
WIRE
22
50-85
835±40
STUDDED
2120371
700 x 35c
37-622
WIRE
22
50-85
760±40
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COMMUTER
BMX
As avid everyday riders, we know what goes into a great commuter tire. Fast rolling, long life, and superb puncture protection are just a few of the reasons people prefer Kenda. Whether you’re riding to the store or out for a weekend, Kenda will help you get safely where you’re going.
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K1029
KWICK ROLLER SPORT • Premium trekking, comfort or commuting tire • Choose Iron Cap models for an extra degree of flat protection • Numerous sizes to choose from COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
L3R/IRON CAP
212410
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
60
75-100
420±20
L3R/IRON CAP
212409
700 x 28c
28-622
FOLDING
60
50-85
360±20
L3R
212408
700 x 28c
28-622
FOLDING
60
50-85
300±15
L3R/IRON CAP
212407
700 x 26c
26-622
FOLDING
60
110
345±20
L3R
212406
700 x 26c
26-622
FOLDING
60
110
280±15
L3R
212447
26 x 2.00
50-559
WIRE
60
35-80
580±30
L3R /IRON CAP
212426
26 x 1.50
40-559
FOLDING
60
35-80
500±25
L3R
212425
26 x 1.50
40-559
FOLDING
60
35-80
420±20
L3R/IRON CAP
212424
26 x 1.25
32-559
FOLDING
60
50-85
380±20
L3R
212423
26 x 1.25
32-559
FOLDING
60
50-85
305±15
K1067
KWICK TENDRIL • New City/Touring tire • Smooth, minimal tread tire for city, bike path or commuting use • Continuous center ridge for added speed and easy pedaling
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COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
SRC/IRON CAP
212866
26 x 1.50
40-559
FOLDING
60
50-85
555±25
SRC/IRON CAP
212865
26 x 1.75
44-559
FOLDING
60
35-60
665±30
SRC/IRON CAP
212864
700 x 25c
25-622
FOLDING
60
125
320±15
SRC/IRON CAP
212863
700 x 28c
28-622
FOLDING
60
75-100
330±15
SRC/IRON CAP
212862
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
60
50-85
465±20
SRC/IRON CAP
212861
700 x 35c
35-622
FOLDING
60
50-85
530±25
SRC/IRON CAP
212860
700 x 38c
38-622
FOLDING
60
50-85
570±25
K1068
KWICK BITUMEN • New Premium trekking, comfort or commuting tire • Deep water grooves help channel water in wet conditions • Continuous center ridge for added speed and easy pedaling COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
SRC/IRON CAP
212876
26 x 1.50
40-559
FOLDING
60
50-85
560±25
SRC/IRON CAP
212875
26 x 1.75
44-559
FOLDING
60
35-60
655±30
SRC/IRON CAP
212874
700 x 32c
32-622
FOLDING
60
50-85
465±20
SRC/IRON CAP
212873
700 x 35c
35-622
FOLDING
60
50-85
530±25
SRC/IRON CAP
212872
700 x 38c
38-622
FOLDING
60
50-85
570±25
SRC/IRON CAP
212871
700 x 40c
42-622
FOLDING
60
50-85
657±30
SRC/IRON CAP
212870
700 x 45c
45-622
FOLDING
60
50-85
730±35
K1053
COMMUTER
KWICK TRAX • Designed with commuting in mind - All sizes feature reflective sidewalls • Continuous center ridge for added speed and easy pedaling • Numerous water sipes and channel dispersion grooves for better grip in wet weather
COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
SRC/IRON CAP
212206
700 x 38c
40-622
WIRE
60
50-85
650±35
SRC/IRON CAP
212205
700 x 32c
32-622
WIRE
60
50-85
495±25
SRC/IRON CAP
212204
700 x 28c
28-622
WIRE
60
75-100
400±20
SRC/IRON CAP
212203
26 x 1.75
47-559
WIRE
60
35-80
640±30
SRC/IRON CAP
212202
26 x 1.50
40-559
WIRE
60
35-80
600±30
SRC/IRON CAP
212201
26 x 1.25
32-559
WIRE
60
50-85
440±20
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K905A
KARVS • New skidding tire designed for all urban conditions • Continual center ridge for added speed and easy pedaling • Puncture Resistant Casing2 flat protection and thicker Standard Rubber Compound center tread for amazing tread life • Available in four colors COMPOUND
PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
SRC
212497
700 x 28c
28-622
FOLDING
60
75-100
275±14
SRC - White
212496
700 x 28c
28-622
FOLDING
60
75-100
TBD
SRC - Red
212495
700 x 28c
28-622
FOLDING
60
75-100
338±17
SRC - Green
212494
700 x 28c
28-622
FOLDING
60
75-100
343±17
SRC
212493
700 x 25c
25-622
FOLDING
60
125
249±12
SRC - White
212492
700 x 25c
25-622
FOLDING
60
125
TBD
SRC - Red
212491
700 x 25c
25-622
FOLDING
60
125
322±16
SRC - Green
212490
700 x 25c
25-622
FOLDING
60
125
327±16
SRC
212489
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
60
125
226±11
SRC - White
212488
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
60
125
318±16
SRC - Red
212487
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
60
125
290±15
SRC - Green
212486
700 x 23c
23-622
FOLDING
60
125
297±15
K193
KWEST • Smooth minimal tread tire for city, bike path, or commuting usage • Deep water grooves help channel water in wet conditions • Wide variety of sizes and options to suit any need • New folding bead size COMPOUND
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PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
SRC - HI-PRESSURE
TBD
700 x 38c
38-622
WIRE
60
TBD
TBD
SRC - K-SHIELD
212104
700 x 35c
37-622
WIRE
60
50-85
510±25
SRC - HI-PRESSURE
212170
700 x 25c
25-622
WIRE
30
110
385±20
SRC - HI-PRESSURE
212085
26 x 1.50
40-559
WIRE
60
100
585±30
SRC - K-SHIELD
212103
26 x 1.50
40-559
WIRE
60
40-65
540±25 400±20
SRC - HI-PRESSURE
212169
26 x 1.25
32-559
WIRE
60
100
SRC - HI-PRESSURE
TBD
24 x 1.50
40-507
WIRE
60
100
TBD
SRC - HI-PRESSURE
212084
20 x 1.50
40-406
WIRE
60
100
445±20
SRC - HI-PRESSURE
212064
20 x 1.50
40-406
FOLDING
60
100
385±15
SRC - HI-PRESSURE
212167
20 x 1.25
32-406
WIRE
60
100
305±15
SRC - HI-PRESSURE
212140
20 x 1-1/8
28-451
WIRE
60
100
305±15
SRC - HI-PRESSURE
212083
16 x 1.50
40-305
WIRE
60
100
320±15g
SRC - HI-PRESSURE
212165
16 x 1.25
32-305
WIRE
60
100
215±10g
K35 & K40
KLASSICS K35 & K40
• Designed with commuting in mind - All sizes feature reflective sidewalls • Two classic road tires brought up to modern-day performance • Both feature K-Shield flat protection • Lighter weight 60 TPI casings for better performance • A true premium tire for your vintage 26” & 27” wheeled road bike PART #
SIZE
E.T.R.T.O.
BEAD
TPI
PSI
WT
01271503575
27 x 1-1/4
32-630
WIRE
60
90
400±20
(K40) K-SHIELD
01262004075
26 x 1-3/8
37-590
WIRE
60
55
470±20
K40
COMMUTER
K35
COMPOUND (K35) K-SHIELD
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20” Heavy Duty BMX Tube Super tough 2.25-mm wall thickness tube. Good for street, vert, ramp, and more. Available in 20”x 1.75”- 2.125”. Schrader only. Schrader
211025
20x1.75/2.125
weight: 307±15
26” Heavy Duty XC Tube Need a tube with downhill impact capability yet light enough to pedal back to the top of the hill? Our heavy duty mountain bike tube is just the ticket. The 1.2mm wall thickness is designed to handle big drops. Presta Schrader
211023 211024
26x2.35/2.75 26x2.35/2.75
weight: 375±19 weight: 375±19
Downhill Tube Extra heavy-duty 2.25 mm wall thickness tube. Great protection for those big hits. Available in 24”x 2.4”- 2.75” and 26”x 2.4”- 2.75”. Presta and Schrader valves. Presta Schrader Schrader
211026 211027 211028
26x2.4/2.75 24x2.4/2.75 26x2.4/2.75
weight: 680±34 weight: 595±30 weight: 680±34
Super Lite Tube Most standard tubes are 0.92-0.95 mm wall thickness. Kenda Super Lite tubes shave grams by using a wall thickness of 0.73 mm. This weight savings results in less rotational wheel weight. Perfect for racing or riders counting grams. Available in numerous tubes sizes in both Presta and Schrader valve. Presta Presta Presta Presta Presta Presta Presta Presta Schrader Schrader
211006 211008 211009 211010 211018 211012 211016 211017 211013 211014
20x1-1/8 26x1.5/1.75 26x1.9/2.125 650x18/23c 700x18/23c 700x23/25c 29x1.9/2.3 700x18/23c* 26x1.5/1.75 26x1.9/2.125
weight: 78±4 weight: 124±6 weight: 143±7 weight: 74±4 weight: 80±4 weight: 88±4 weight: 180±9 weight: 80±4 weight: 124±6 weight: 143±7
*60mm / long valve
SUPER LITE TUBE with Removable Presta Core With a wall thickness of 0.73 mm, Kenda’s SUPER LITE tubes now are available with removable Presta cores.
Presta Presta Presta Presta Presta Presta Presta
VALVE TYPES SCHRADER VALVE (American) SV
PRESTA VALVE (French) PV
211040 211041 211042 211043 211044 211045 211046
20x1-3/8 26x1.5/1.75 26x1.9/2.125 650x18/23c 700x23/25c 0.73mm 700x18/23c Super Lite 29x1.9/2.3
weight: 88±4 weight: 124±6 weight: 143±7 weight: 74±4 weight: 88±4 0.85mm weight: 80±4 Standard weight: 180±9
TUBE WALL THICKNESS
0.73mm Super Lite
0.85mm Standard
1.20mm HD Extreme
2.25mm Downhill
Find these and other Kenda bicycle tubes at your local bike shop.
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1.20mm HD Extreme
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Kenda Event Tent Kenda Event Tents are ideal temporary shelters for special events, festivals, tradeshows, and sporting events. Significantly higher quality and more durable than the average pop-up variety. Available in 10’ x 10’ & 10’ x 20’ Red Only.
166010 Expandable wedge seat bag wide mouth opening with strap and buckle attachment to saddle rail.
1212122............ 10’ x 20’
MINI PUMP 166012 Telescopic mini pump with quick release head and frame mounting bracket.
WATER BOTTLES Two sizes of clear water bottles with a red large screw off-on top and a red nipple. 160297........ 550cc 160305.......... 650cc
APPAREL
1212121............ 10’ x 10’
SEAT BAGS 166008 Small wedge seat bag wide mouth opening with strap and buckle attachment to saddle rail.
FLOOR PUMP 166014 25” Alloy barrel. With Kraton grips, pressure gauge and dual head for Presta or Schrader.
MINI TOOL 166016 Compact folding tool with 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8mm keys. Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers included.
WHEEL BAGS 166018 Padded wheel / tire transport bag holds 2 wheels (2 mountain bike wheels or 2 road bike wheels) and spare tires. With internal reinforced axle protectors, small bag inside for quick release skewers or pedals, heavy duty chrome steel ‘D’ ring, shoulder strap and full double zippers.
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SLEEVELESS JERSEY Lycra sleeveless cycling jersey with 3/4 length zipper and three back pockets. 210160......... Small 210162......... Large
210161....... Medium 210163....... X-Large
WIND VEST Full zip vest with blocking front panels and mesh back. Three pockets in the back. 210100......... Small 210102......... Large 210104......... XX-Large
210101....... Medium 210103....... X-Large
FRONT
SHORT SLEEVE JERSEY Lycra short sleeve cycling jersey with 3/4 length zipper and 3 back pockets.
REAR
Men’s 210060......... Small 210061....... Medium 210062......... Large 210063....... X-Large 210064......... XX-Large065 XXX-Large Women’s 210056......... Small 210058......... Large
210057....... Medium
LONG SLEEVE JERSEY Lycra long sleeve cycling jersey with full length zipper and 3 back pockets. 210070......... Medium 210072......... X-Large
210071....... Large 210073....... XX-Large
LONG SLEEVE JERSEY (MTB/DH)
Lycra long sleeve pull over jersey with padded elbows. 210094......... Medium 210096......... X-Large
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210095....... Large 210097....... XX-Large
ARM WARMERS Lycra arm warmers. 220015............Small 220016............Medium 220017............Large
CYCLING SHORTS Eight panel cycling short with padded chamois. 220022.........Small 220023.........Medium 220024.........Large 220025.........X-Large 220026.........XX-Large BIB SHORTS Padded cycling shorts with white breathable mesh bib.
BAGGY SHORTS Mesh drop-liner with 200-Series Moulded 3-D CoolMax® pad; Supplex® nylon peach fabric; Integral elastic waist with draw cord; Side-entry pockets and Seamless inner leg, contrast panel in crotch and upper rear and zipped fly 210140...................Small 210142...................Large 210144 ������������������XX-Large
APPAREL
220018.............. Small 220019.............. Medium 220020.............. Large 220021.............. X-Large
210141................Medium 210143................X-Large
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BASEBALL HATS Embroidered black flex fit hat. 210110 . ................Small/Medium 210111 . ................Medium/Large 210112 . ................Large/X-Large
CYCLING SOCKS (5” CUFFS) Stretch to fit, superior quality cycling socks. 210076............. Small/Medium (fits 6-10) 210078............. Large/X-Large (Fits 10-13)
CYCLING SOCKS (3” CUFFS) Stretch to fit, superior quality cycling socks. 210066................. Small/Medium (fits 6-10) 210068................. Large/X-Large (Fits 10-13)
BEANIES Black wool knit hat with red/yellow flames. One size fits all.. 210092 ..................One Size
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Velo-Vita PTY Ltd. website: www.velovita.com.au e-mail: info@velovita.com.au Tel: 61-2-9700-7977 Fax: 61-2-9700-7911 ARGENTINA RODAS S.A. e-mail: jbitar@rodassrl.com.ar Tel: 54-341-438-6286 Fax: 54-341-437-2035 BraziL Isapa Website: www.isapa.com.br e-mail: bike@isapa.com.br Tel: 55-11-2823-6500 Fax: 55-11-2823-6510
Holland Juncker Bike Parts B.V. Website: www.juncker.nl e-mail: info@juncker.nl Tel: +31 (0)318 55 30 30 Fax: +31 (0)318 55 32 11 HONDURAS Angencia La Mundial S.A. DE C.V. e-mail: imports@lamundial.hn Tel: 504-556-600 Fax: 504-556-6005 HUNGARY Schwinn Csepel Zrt 1211 Budapest DunA Lejáro 7 Website: www.schwinnrsepel.hu e-mail:info@schwinnrsepel.hu.hu IsraeL Cobra Bordo Trading & Marketing LTD. e-mail: ezra1392@barak.net.il Tel: 972-4-9840995 Fax: 972-4-9840994
Poland P.W.ALJOT Sp.J. 86-050 Solec Kujawski, ul. Ogrodowa 5 Website: www.aljot.pl e-mail: aljot@aljot.pl Tel: +48 52 387 83 51 Fax: +48 52 387 92-26 PORTUGAL MASAC S.A. Rua Sra. De Vagos, Apartado 12, 3604-909 Cantanhede, Portugal. Website: www.masac.pt e-mail: masac@masac.pt Tel: +351 231 410 752 Fax: +351 231 410 751 Puerto Rico Emilio Mulero, Inc. e-mail: emiliomulero@aol.com Tel: 787-743-2359 Fax: 787-743-7550
Italy RMS S.P.A. Website: www.rms.it e-mail: info@rms.it Tel: +39-0362-27301 Fax: +39-0362-2730270
SINGAPORE Gee Hin Chan & Co Pte Ltd Blk 261, Waterloo Street, #01/06/07/10/11, Singapore 180261 Website: www.geehinchan.com e-mail: bicycle_supermart@hotmail.com Tel: 65-6337-2948 Fax: 65-6336-4924
JAPAN Diatech Products Website: www.diatechproducts.com e-mail: info@diatechproducts.com Tel: 81-75-622-7755 Fax: 81-75-622-7766
Slovakia VELOSprint S Trnacska 40 949 01 Nitra Slovakia Website: www.kenda.sk e-mail: office@velosprint.sk Tel.: +421 37 65 78 399
COLOMBIA Len Importaciones LTDA Website: www.lenimp.com e-mail: marcela@lenimp.com Tel:57-7671-2222 Fax: 57-7671-2525
KOREA OD. Bike Inc. Website: www.odbike.co.kr e-mail: jaykim@odbike.co.kr Tel: 82-1588-9429 Fax: 82-2-4740656
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MALAYSIA Guan Chow Sdn. Bhd. No. 18 Hala Perusahaan Menglembu 5, Menglembu Industrial Estate, 31450 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Website: www.gccycle.com e-mail: gccycle@gmail.com Tel: 605-282-3957 Fax: 605-282-5931
SWITZERLAND Belimport S. A. Lugano Website: www.belimport.ch e-mail: info@belimport.ch Tel: +41-91-994 2541 Fax: +41-91-994 9065
CHILE Hector Quinteros Y Cia. LTDA e-mail: bicicletasquinteros@cinelli.cl Tel: 56-6726-290 Fax: 56-6960-677 HONG KONG Chung Yung Cycle Co. 132 San Fung Ave., G/F, Sheung Shui, N.T., Hong Kong Website: www.hkbicycle.com.hk e-mail: support@hkbicycle.com Tel: 852-26703639 Fax: 852-26795602
Czech Republic Cyklomax Spol. s.r.o. Skladovy areál Vesna U Elektrárny 306 530 02 Pardubice Czech Republic Website: www.cyklomax.cz e-mail: cyklomax@cyklomax.cz Cyklosvec. s.r.o. Sedláčkova 472 397 01 Plsek Website: www.cyklosvec.cz e-mail: obchod@cyklosvec.cz Denmark Bjarne Egedeso A/S Website: www.bikersbest.dk e-mail: infoj@egedesoe.dk Tel: +4563168000 Fax: +4563168004 Finland Tunturi-Hellberg Oy Ltd Website: www.tunturi.com/choose e-mail: sales@tunturi.com Tel: +358 10 273 3210 Fax: +358 10 273 3205 Germany Messingschlager GmbH & Co.KG Website: www.messingschlager.com e-mail: info@messingschlager.com Tel: +49 (0)9544/944463 Fax: +49 (0)9544/944906 Greece Nikos Maniatopoulos S.A. e-mail: idealman@idealbikes.gr Tel: 30-2610-993045 Fax: 30-2610-990424
MEXICO Bicimex S.A. De C.V. Lago Muritz No 30 Colonia Anahuac CP 11320 Mexico D.F. e-mail: bicimex@bicimex.com Tel: 52-55-52600374 Fax: 52-55-52607972 New Zealand Sheppard Industries Ltd. e-mail: office@sheppardind.co.nz Tel: 64-9-915-5770 Fax: 64-9-915-5902 Norway Messingschlager GmbH & Co. KG Website: www.messingschlager.com e-mail: info@messingschlager.com Tel: +49 (0)9544/944463 Fax: +49 (0)9544/944906 PHILIPPINES YKK Trading 68-74 Legaspi Street Corner Plaridel Extension, Cebu City, 6000 Philippines Website: http://www.ykkbikes.com/ e-mail: info@ykkbikes.com Tel: +63 (32) 2558853 Fax: +63 (32) 2538489
THAILAND LA Bicycle (Thailand) Co. Ltd. 58 Moo 2, Oam Yai, Sampran, Nakornpathom 73160 Thailand Website: www.la-bicycle.com Tel: +66 2819-4488 Fax: +66 2812 6685 U.K. Moore Large & Co. Ltd. Website: www.kendauk.com e-mail: sales@kendauk.com Tel: 44-01332 274252 Fax: 44-01332 274203 KENDA RUBBER IND. CO., LTD. 146, Sec. 1 Chung Shan Road Yuan-Lin, Taiwan, R.O.C. (51064) Tel: (866-4) 8345171 Fax: (866-4) 8331865 Website: www.KENDA.com.tw e-mail: kenda@KENDA.com.tw AMERICAN KENDA RUBBER CO., LTD. 7095 Americana Parkway Reynoldsburg, Oh 43068 U.S.A. Tel: (614) 866-9803 Fax: (614) 866-9805 Website: www.KendaTire.com e-mail: bicycle@KENDAUSA.com
FOR DISTRIBUTORS IN THE USA AND CANADA PLEASE CONTACT KENDA USA
DISTRIBUTORS
AUSTRALIA Avanti Bicycle Co. Ltd. e-mail: office@sheppardind.co.nz TEL: 61-3-9586-8300 FAX: 61-3-9586-8301
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Sunshine, rain, hail, it doesn’t matter. These tires will give you traction in all conditions. Found on Kenda premium road and cyclocross tires.
Dry conditions call for a different type of tire and Kenda knows that. These tires are designed to give the highest level of performance when the road it dry and allow the rider to get the most out of their tires.
Designed to perform optimally in wet weather while still be equally adept on dry pavement.
Just because you ride on hard and dry terrain doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from a tire designed for hard pack. Fast rolling and gripping where it needs to, these are the fastest of Kenda’s off road tires.
Hard rock, broken rock, loose material, it doesn’t matter, these Kenda tires will provide maximum traction on the roughest of surfaces. Combine tires with these tread patterns with performance enhancing rubber compounds and you have the winning formula for the most rugged of courses.
When the trail starts to get soft and tires start to slide, these tires are going to provide you with the bite you need to keep traction and keep you up right.
Soup, muck, tar, call it whatever you want; when the trail is super sloppy and nothing bites, look no further than these tires. Able to dig in and provide traction when all other tires fail, and still shed the thickest of mud.
When a snow emergency or ice storm happen, the Kenda snow and ice tires are the only safe choice for the roads. Fitted with carbide tipped studs for maximum traction.
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APPLICATION CHART 2012 KENDA PREMIUM TIRES ROAD/TUBULAR
VOLARE
ROAD/TUBULAR
SUPER DOMESTIQUE
ROAD/TUBULAR
DOMESTIQUE
ROAD RACING
KOUNTACH
ROAD RACING
KALIENTE PRO
ROAD RACING
KALIENTE
ROAD RACING
KRITERIUM
ROAD RACING
KRITERIUM ENDURANCE
ROAD TRAINING
KADENCE
CYCLOCROSS
SLANT SIX
CYCLOCROSS
SMALL BLOCK EIGHT
CYCLOCROSS
HAPPY MEDIUM
CYCLOCROSS
KOMMANDO
CYCLOCROSS
KWICKER
JOHN TOMAC
SLANT SIX
JOHN TOMAC
SMALL BLOCK EIGHT
JOHN TOMAC
BLUE GROOVE
JOHN TOMAC
NEVEGAL
BRIAN LOPES
BBG
BRIAN LOPES
EL MOCO
ERIC CARTER
NEXCAVATOR
ERIC CARTER
EXCAVATOR
ERIC CARTER
HAPPY MEDIUM
HANS REY
H-FACTOR
HANS REY
TELONIX
TINKER JUAREZ
DRED TREAD
TINKER JUAREZ
24SEVEN RACE
MTB
KOMMANDO
MTB
KARMA
MTB
KLIMAX LITE
MTB
KOZMIK LITE II
MTB
KADRE
BMX
KONVERSION
BMX
KONTACT ELITE
BMX
KID BLOCK
BMX
KASSETTE
BMX
KOMPACT
BMX
SMALL BLOCK EIGHT
BMX
K-RAD
BMX
KINIPTION
URBAN/DIRT JUMP
KRANIUM
URBAN/DIRT JUMP
K-RAD
URBAN/DIRT JUMP
KINIPTION
STUDDED
KLONDIKE WIDE
STUDDED
KLONDIKE STANDARD
STUDDED
KLONDIKE SKINNY
COMMUTER/TREKKING
KWICK ROLLER SPORT
COMMUTER/TREKKING
KWICK TENDRIL
COMMUTER/TREKKING
KWICK BITUMEN
COMMUTER/TREKKING
KWICK TRAX
COMMUTER/TREKKING
KARVS
COMMUTER/TREKKING
KWEST
COMMUTER/TREKKING
KLASSICS
ALL WEATHER
DRY PAVEMENT
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•
WET PAVEMENT
HARD PACK
DRY
ROUGH
ROCKY
LIGHT MUD
THICK MUD
SNOW/ICE
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GLOSSARY Casing –is the woven fabric under layer that makes up majority of the tire. The casing can be constructed out of several different fabric types, and can be layered up to create the different ply (layers) of a tire. The casing Runs from bead to bead under the tread and is made up of thread and rubber.
Cord – Every tire has a fabric under layer, referred to as the casing, that serves as the foundation of the tire and
the cord is the individual strands of fabric that form the casing. The cord casing is coated in rubber and then the remainder of the tire is built around this casing. The quality of the cord casing is indicated by the TPI (threads per inch) or EPI (ends per inch). Generally, the higher the threads per inch (TPI) the higher the quality of the tire. In the Kenda line of tires, entry level tires have 22tpi and they rise to 30, 60, and 120tpi at the premium level.
Tread rubber – a separate rubber component that is applied to the casing of the tire prior to the vulcanization and formation of the tread pattern. Once the smooth unformed tread rubber is applied, the tire is inserted into a mold where it is vulcanized. Once vulcanized, the rubber becomes a permanent part of the tire. Wire Bead – a thin steel wire that is spun into the appropriate diameter for the tire that serves as the attachment point between the tire and the rim. Wire beads are generally found on entry level tires or Kenda’s premium downhill tires. Folding Bead – an Aramid string woven into the appropriate diameter for the tire that serves as the attachment point between the tire and the rim. Sometimes referred to as Kevlar Bead tires, folding bead tires are lighter weight than wire bead and are often used on high pressure tires as well as the all of Kenda’s premium road tires.
TPI (Treads Per Inch) – a common indicator of the quality of the casing of a tire. Higher TPI tires are lighter weight and provide a more supple ride. Lower TPI tires are durable and provide greater stability.
Tire mold – can be made of two or more pieces that when pressed together will form the tread pattern of the
tire. While applying high heat energy, a bicycle tire is formed by inflating a bladder, which presses the ‘green’ unvulcanized tire into a negative mold of the tread pattern.
Presta – a high pressure “skinny” valve sometimes referred to as a French valve. Schrader – a low pressure automotive type valve, sometimes referred to as an American valve.
PRESTA
SCHRADER
Rim Strip – a thin strip of material that protects the tube from potential punctures caused by the holes, nipples, spokes, and other sharp objects. Rim strips come in different materials and sizes to accommodate a wide range of rims, tires, and applications.
E.T.R.T.O. (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) - also called the ISO number, is the numerical measurement that is used to determine the exact rim compatibility of the tire. The E.T.R.T.O. number is broken into two sets, the first value indicates the width of the tire in millimeters, and the second value indicates the diameter of the rim to tire bead interface in millimeters. Using the E.T.R.T.O. number is the recommended method of finding the right size tire for your rim.
Traditional Sizing System –tires is indicated on the sidewall of a tire and is expressed as two numbers
separated by a ‘X’. The first number is the outside diameter of the tire and the second number is the width. Different countries have different standards for tire sizes and as such have lead to confusion and incompatibility between tires that all share the same outside diameter. For example there are five different tire diameters that all share the traditional size of 26”. To match up traditional sizes one should refer to the E.T.R.T.O. of a tire for exact compatibility. An easy rule to make certain that a compatible replacement tire is chosen is to match up tires that have their traditional size expressed as a fraction with another tire with a fractional size; and tires expressed decimally with other similar decimally expressed tires.
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How do I know if I have the right pressure in my tire? The question about tire pressures is one of the most commonly asked, and it has the broadest range of answers. All tires have a minimum recommended inflation pressure and a maximum inflation pressure. The minimum recommended inflation pressure is the lowest pressure at which a tire can safely be used. If a rider were to ride a tire below the minimum inflation pressure, there is the possibility that the tire could slide on the rim, which could result in damaging the tube or the tire. Running pressure below recommended levels also increases the chances of a pinch flat. Exceeding the maximum pressure increases the chance of the tire bursting off of the rim, potentially damaging the rim or harming the rider. Additionally, surpassing the maximum inflation pressure can make a tire more prone to bouncing or skipping, thus adversely affecting the ride quality. Finding the correct pressure for a rider within the minimum and maximum range is effected by several different components: trail or road conditions, weather, weight of the rider, type of bicycle, etc. The firmer the condition of the trail/road the more likely a rider can use a higher pressure; as surface conditions deteriorate a rider will achieve better performance with a lower pressure so that the tire can conform to the surface of the trail/road, thus giving the rider more control. This likewise is true when dealing with adverse weather conditions. If it is dry out, a rider can use a higher air pressure, but if it is raining, wet, or snowy a rider will achieve safer handling conditions by decreasing the air pressure in their tires. Rider weight can also dictate what tire pressure is best for you. Lighter weight riders can typically use a lower pressure since their body mass is putting a lower load on a tire than a heavier rider; and vice versa a heavier rider may be better suited running higher pressures. While all of these factors and more can affect what pressure is best, finding your comfortable range is in the end up to the rider.
How do I mount a tubular tire? Tubular tires are best mounted by a trained professional. Kenda strongly recommends that all Kenda tubulars are mounted by trained bike shop technicians. Mounting tubular tires requires specific equipment and knowledge to install safely and successfully. Check all tubular tires for manufacturing defects PRIOR to mounting, gluing and riding. Tubular tires that have been glued, mounted, or ridden will not be covered under warranty.
Traditional vs ETRTO Traditional Sizing
2 6 x 2 .1 0
9)
-5 (54
1
Bead Seat Diameter
Tire Diameter
04 00
Tire Width
K1
7-
5
ETRTO
Tread Pattern Number
Tire Witdh (mm)
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