Any expierence with Kenda or Maxxis CX tires?

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Permalink Reply by Jonathan Nelson on October 13, 2009 at 6:40pm

im new to the whole cyclocross worl but i got a pair of cheap kena kwiks that seem to be of in the new england area..
I did my first race in gloucester wich was a totally rainy muddy disaster but i dont really remember them slippin out...
Check em out they were pretty cheap 25 a piece or so ..

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Permalink Reply by Cincicycles on October 13, 2009 at 7:34pm

Kenda Kommandos and the Maxxis Larsen Mimo are pretty sweet tires. Mimo on front and Kommando on back is a pretty solid set-up in all but the muddiest conditions.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on October 13, 2009 at 11:27pm

Nice. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Alembical on October 14, 2009 at 8:49am

I have had good luck with both the Raze and the Small Block 8, although I think both tires are better suited for drier conditions... Small Block 8 for sure, and I personally don't think the Raze is the best option in the mud either, but certainly better.

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Permalink Reply by Mike on October 14, 2009 at 9:44am

get a set of mich. muds for Probikekit.com for $33 each, done and done.

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Permalink Reply by mpapet on October 14, 2009 at 9:54am

I second the Kenda kwiks in a 30c in nearly all conditions. They would have a buyer in me if they made then in 700x28c

I'm on the hunt for an even smoother tread with side blocks, narrower (28c) and overall lighter clincher, but the Kwick is a good buy.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Dolan on October 14, 2009 at 1:08pm

I'll third the kwiks. They're a solid, pretty cheap tire. I have a set on my spare wheels.

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Permalink Reply by Sean Yeager on October 14, 2009 at 1:24pm

If conditions and weather are variable, and you only get one set of tires, the Mimmo seems to be a pretty good most-conditions tire, IMO. The Small Block 8 is definitely not a mud tire.

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Permalink Reply by andrew on October 14, 2009 at 6:10pm

I liked the locust a lot for drier training, along with small block 8. the kommando was a fast tire, great except for the slopiest days. we didn't care for the kwik at all in our tests. grab a CXM Issue 3 if you get a chance...all those tires are reviewed in there.

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Permalink Reply by WaynePedranti on October 14, 2009 at 7:08pm

I usually use Vittorio, but had to by a set of Kenda Kwik in a pinch. Will let everyone know how it goes this weekend.

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Permalink Reply by WaynePedranti on October 17, 2009 at 8:22pm

Ok Two races, two flats. Not sure I am liking these tires. Get what you pay for. Going to see if I can find some Vits this week.

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Permalink Reply by David Smith on October 19, 2009 at 7:40am

the michelin muds are a good option for one tire for all conditions. I like the Maxxis raze as well. The mimos only seem to work in completely dry conditions. The raze actually handle ok in the mud...at least what we have here in Georgia. the small block will not work in the mud. They are light, but has to be dry. The Raze is pretty light as well.

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