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Kenda K193 Kwest 26 Inch Tire

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/7/2014
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Wisconsin
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good Tire

I put these tires on an old two person Schwinn bike. So far everything is working great. I did have to get different rims for the bike tires because the ISO was different from the older rims that were on the bike. The high pressure tires give me more confidence having twice the weight on the tires.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 4/25/2014
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Central Maine
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13 of 13 customers found this review helpful.
What A Difference

Purchased a 1.5, 100 pair to replace 2.125 on a tandem. These really are faster tires with less drag. Prior to purchase, contacted Kenda regarding choice of the low pressure with the flat guard or the high pressure that did not have any. They got back right away to me and I selected the high pressure. No problems so far and almost look forward to the inclines during the Trek Across Maine now.

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Review by pgragg

Reviewed 3/10/2014
by pgragg
Casual Cyclist
Vancouver, WA
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10 of 10 customers found this review helpful.
Very impressive tires!

I installed a couple of these amazing tires on my wife's mountain bike so that we could ride together Without having to buy her a new road bike. They're amazing. Get the high pressure tires, as they will limit friction on the road. They feel rock solid.

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Review by istealjuice

Reviewed 2/26/2014
by istealjuice
Cycling Enthusiast
Indianapolis
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2 of 10 customers found this review helpful.
Waste of money

These tires suffered two punctures in the first 200 miles. A tiny piece of glass made a huge gash in the tread. These tires also don't roll very well either, feel a bit sluggish.

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Review by thecerkin

Reviewed 2/17/2014
by thecerkin
Casual Cyclist
Vancouver, WA.
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7 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
Nice wet weather tire

My mountain bike moostly sees city riding .... I like the low end gearing for moving loads of groceries, trips to the hardware store, etc. The stock mountain bike knobby tires were terrible in the rain and just way too big for my needs. These tires how ever, are just about perfect for sloching around wet Vancouver Washington streets!

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Review by J Natural

Reviewed 12/12/2013
by J Natural
Chicago
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
these tires roll nice, and they provide more control than i thought they would.

I ride my hybrid in the city. Don't do much unpaved road riding anymore so changed the tires hoping for a little more speed. Was worried about sacrificing control on wet roads or making quick turns. But these tires have made me happy in both categories. Smooth ,quiet ride.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 10/29/2013
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
NE PA
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6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
Great tire for rail trail usage

This is a nice affordable tire for rail trail riding on my comfort bike, whether paved or crushed gravel. It has even performed well on some slightly more rugged sections of the trail.

Comfortable, stable and efficient.

If I usually rode pavement, I would probably opt for the high pressure, although I don't notice any issues with the lower pressure version that I have been using.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/9/2020
by Anonymous
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Good value

I would purchase again

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Review by Gabriel

Reviewed 4/24/2020
by Gabriel
Miami
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Good bargain

I only have about 180 miles in mine but they still look new, they roll very smooth..had to put a bit of soapy water on the bead to get them to set correctly on the rim, but besides that they are great.

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Review by Allie

Reviewed 6/30/2022
by Allie
PNW
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Awesome road tires

I live in the PNW and these seem good enough to use in the rainy season. Very smooth riding!

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Review by James

Reviewed 11/19/2019
by James
Marshalltown
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
A good tire for wet conditions.

Very pleased with the performance of this tire in wet conditions, I am using this tire on a recumbent trike and it surpasses any other tire I have used in wet conditions.

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Review by Flatlander

Reviewed 8/8/2019
by Flatlander
Cycling Enthusiast
Sacramento, CA
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High Pressure Model Works

It's not easy to find a 26-inch tire that will take 100 lbs of air. If you are heavy or have a heavy bike like a tandem, as I do, you might find these significantly smoother and faster than the lower pressure ones.

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Review by exhiker

Reviewed 1/14/2019
by exhiker
New York State &40Canada&41
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Road tires

Ive been riding Kenda Kwest road tires for two years now and have been extremely happy with their performance. I have a classic 80s Giant Iguana Mtn Bike which I utilize for both road & trail! I have two separate pairs of rims for switching to whatever type I have the itch for. The tires average between 2000 - 3000 miles before replacing and the road surface, although not the worse, certainly is not the best. I do team these tires up with liners to avoid flats!

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Review by Clay

Reviewed 11/19/2018
by Clay
Missouri
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Great Product - Great Service

Ordered these tires for my Trek hybrid. They were just what i wanted. Tires fit exact, look nice, and roll smooth! I recommend bikes direct and I am a first time buyer!

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Review by John

Reviewed 11/17/2018
by John
Cycling Enthusiast
Florida in winter Mn In summer
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
I have used these Kenda tires for years they perform reakky well.

I have used these tires and tubes for over 10 years and always replace the warn tires with the Kenda 100 psi tires I have over 30,000 Miles on my bike.

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Review by Mike

Reviewed 11/15/2018
by Mike
Falls Church, VA
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Kenda Kwest K193 26 x 1.5

Bought these tires to replace a ten year old set of Continental Sport Contact 26 x 1.6 and while the Kenda K193 are not as supple, you cant beat the 100 psi max inflation pressure. All in all, very satisfied with purchase.

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Review by jpatterson

Reviewed 10/15/2018
by jpatterson
Casual Cyclist
Sacramento CA
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These make my re-purposed old mountain bike into a pretty slick cruising machine!

These are sticky! A good thing!. Excellent for old mountain bikes and other cruisers! Fast!

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Review by Mike

Reviewed 10/3/2018
by Mike
michigan
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Fast road tire

Replaced tires on my wifes townie bike, greatly reduced rolling resistance over tires it replaced that where only rated for 60 psig

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Review by Helldago

Reviewed 7/28/2018
by Helldago
Cycling Enthusiast
Waterford.N.Y.
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Great price and a great riding tire!

These are my get around town tires they have good traction and yet still cool fast!

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Review by John and sharon

Reviewed 4/3/2018
by John and sharon
Daily Commuter
Beverly Hills Fl.
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
We have used bikes Direct for some time and have been pleased with their prompt service

we use these tires and tubes on mountain bikes fro road riding . have used these for many years and have had very good luck with both the tires and the tubes.

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