KendaK193 Kwest K-Shield 700c Road Tire(Return to Product Page)

I replaced my stock Specialized Crosstrail 2012 tires, which were 45mm wide with these babies and wow, what a difference! It has made my bike faster with less rolling resistance and the steering was also greatly improved. The best part was the price was right.

My first set lasted 5 years and I hardly had any punctures. Good tread and rolls easy on pavement. Not good for dirt or off road.

I got these tires to use as touring tires. They held a 45 lb gear load and handle very well.

Also rode without a load and they performed as well as a good road tire. Got one flat from a shard of glass.

They are a great tire for touring or commuting.

This is a good quality tire in the lower price range. I personally would use them for general purpose riding, but would opt for a better one for loaded touring.

I live on Maui and used to struggle with kiawe thorns the size of push-pins. Since I put these tires on the bike, though, I've yet to get a flat, knock on wood.

Replaced heavy, low pressure 65psi OE treaded tires on my hybrid with Kenda Kwests. When inflated to 85psi I get easier pedaling and more speed, these are smooth and free rolling. Bulletproof 2 years and no flats, yet one of the lightest 700x35 tires available. Great fair weather commuter and recreational road tire at a super reasonable price.

I use this tire mainly down hill.when running this tire I use a one of the less aggressive michelin tires the lithion in the front.When you do don't use it in the front and because when you do at hight speeds the back brakes lose.only use it in the front and back on roads after it has rained and it has just stared to dry.

These tires were on my new Marin Alp Fairfax. After about 9 months the sidewalls cracked and started to fade. One week in Saratoga NY, I experienced 7 flats in five days. So,...No puncture protection there. wet Traction is ok. I have now replaced them with some Conti's Gatorskins and I'm happier with those and I didn't sacrifice too much weight. At best this is an average tire if you need a replacement. My opinion,... get something else.