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alexcomp
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: August 2, 2011
Strengths: absolutely none -him him him him him him him him him him well the red stripe is cool but it "wavers"Weaknesses: hea him and him and him and himvy, sidewall separatesBottom Line: I bought an expensive bicycle on the Internet. It had very high quality powertrain components and a carbon frame. The bicycle was purchased on eBay from Bottechia - USA. Unfortunately, in order to keep the cost of this assembled bicycle down the vendor used very low quality wheels and tires.
These Kenda Koncepts are heavy and BOTH have failed with less than 500 miles. In both cases the sidewall separated - I'm very glad that I inspect my tires regularly as I don't like to think about the possibility of a blowout on a 40 mi./h descent. I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for". At $13 a pop shouldn't expect much however I had every right to expect a better quality tire on a bicycle costing $1800. Shame on you Kenda and Bottechia - USA. Additionally, my local bike shop mechanic told me that it is impossible to true the Vuelta X RP Pro wheels. Stay away from them also. A wheel starts out as a strip of metal that is formed into a circle and joined. If there is a pronounced overlap at the join point you will have a "bump" and it can't be fixed.
There is a lesson here about buying a bicycle on the Internet consisting of very high quality powertrain components at a price that seems too good to be true. The components were primarily duraAce and work very well. In the background there are dirt cheap components in order to meet a price point. These Vuelta wheels and Kenda tires are gone now - replaced with a very nice set of dura ace wheels and tubeless tires. It would have been nice not to have to spend over $500 in a wheel and tire upgrade.
Finally, my riding is all on the road and the roads that I ride are 95% good quality with a little shake and bake thrown in but nothing that should have caused both tires to fail in such a short period of time. (Dictated using Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 11 - if anything in the previous review doesn't make sense, chalk it up to lack of proofreading)
Purchased At: Ebay - Bottecchia-US
Similar Products Used: A him and himnything I've used is better than this rag
Bike Setup: My basic goal came from Bottechia – USA, purchased on eBay at a cost of $1799. All powertrain components are DuraAce with the exception of the crank and the brakes. With the replacement DuraAce wheels it is a very nice ride.
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Justin
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 11, 2009
Strengths: Life (for me @ 6-2, 180lbs)
Puncture resistanceWeaknesses: Rolling ResistanceBottom Line: These tires were delivered new with a bike I purchased on ebay. This was my first serious road bike, so I can't compare performance confidently to other road tires. I average 1500 miles per year, and this tire lasted me two seasons (~3,000 miles) until the rear bead finally punctured and tore. The tread was well past worn, but I was trying to get all I could out of them. Between the front and rear I think I only had about 7 flat tubes during the two years, so not bad. Not a tire I would have chosen for my full carbon, with ultegra bike, but you take what's given to you. Good for a commuter or recreational cyclist.
Favorite Ride: Country Roads of West Central Ohio
Purchased At: Came with Bike
Similar Products Used: My new Vittoria Pro Slicks are much better.
Bike Setup: Full Carbon, Ultegra
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Jakerock
a CommuterDate Reviewed: June 28, 2009
Strengths: Good traction, very forgiving ride @ 110psi, natural rubber feel.Weaknesses: Not good for brakeless city riding... I imagine sprinters would really tear these up too.Bottom Line: These came with my new Kilo TT, a track bike that I use on the street in NYC.
I dont skid for fun, but do "skip stops" to slow the bike down as it has no brakes.
I rotate my skid patches regularly, my rear tire wore down to the thread in one small spot after only about a month of riding. Front tire has been retired in favor of changing out the tires as a pair, but it is still in nearly perfect shape!
Favorite Ride: Mercier Kilo TT
Similar Products Used: Armadillos, Michelin Lithion
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Homer
a CommuterDate Reviewed: May 7, 2007
Strengths: So far wear and puncture resistance is good.Weaknesses: Very Poor Traction.Bottom Line: These tires suck in the rain!, traction is completely lost on slight inclines and on any slick surfaces.
Similar Products Used: Would not want to try anything similar to this product.
Bike Setup: 2007 Rocky Mountian RC 70.
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Dan
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: February 25, 2007
Strengths: Can't think of anyWeaknesses: wear quickly
low psi
high rolling resistance
puncture easilyBottom Line: I wore these tires out in about 3 months and only about 600 miles. They are very sluggish and don't have very good road feel. I also found that they were very prone to punctures. I was glad when the side wall tore so I had an excuse to buy a new brand.
Favorite Ride: The next one
Purchased At: Came with bike
Bike Setup: Scattante R650
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