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Kenda Karma 29 L3R Pro 29er Tire
Product DescriptionThe Kenda Karma has been a longTime favorite.The Karma features small, square, low profile knobs.ThisTire can be used as either a front or rearTire in almost any condition. This version ofThe Karma features an upscale version ofThe L3R rubber blend used for performance motorcycleTires. WithThe L3R Plus you’ll enjoy longerTread life, and a lighterTire Intended Use: Mountain Weight: 29x 2.2”: 780 +/- 40g Folding Bead
User Reviews 
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jkrispies
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: November 3, 2012 Strengths: Can't beat the price, especially for this great of a tire. Barely there weight. Weaknesses: Doesn't shine in the loose stuff, particularly when turning. Also, not the best when it comes to rolling resistance; however, if 90% of your riding is on hardpack-that-isn't-superhard and you never hit the loose stuff, then this is your tire. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1200ish Miles Purchased At: eBay Similar Products Used: Specialized Fast Trak Racing Ralphs Bike Setup: Hardtail
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sjur Date Reviewed: July 16, 2012 Strengths: Use as front on my mostercross Easy to set up tubeless, yup......No fiddling. Less leaking than a well know tubeless ready German manufacture @ twice the price. Compared to many other light weight tires, the traction is good and it really doesn't wear out faster than others in that league. Weaknesses: As all lighter tires...wears out fast and traction could be better Bottom Line:
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leoferus
a Cross Country Rider
from Wilmington, DE - USA Date Reviewed: November 20, 2011 Strengths: Fast rolling. Good grip on most surfaces. Good volume. Weaknesses: Poor traction on wet rocks, but they aren't designed for that. Not meant for use with Stans. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Snow Goose Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Purchased At: Came with the bike. Similar Products Used: Slant Six and Small Block Eight. Bike Setup: 2011 GT Zaskar Expert 29er: Reba RL, Formula RX brakes, DT Swiss wheels. 
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stevonutria
a Cross Country Rider
from austin, tx, usa Date Reviewed: June 2, 2011 Strengths: tires roll great but i have gotten a flat all three times I have ridden on them and I use tuffy's!! The Specialized tires I had on before did not do this. I have removed these tires and I urge everyone else not to buy Kenda tires period. I just wasted my money. S. Weaknesses: gets flats easy even with tuffys Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: all around Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $67.00 Purchased At: online Bike Setup: Specialized m24 29er.
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Puzman
a Weekend Warrior
from Durham, CT Date Reviewed: April 29, 2011 Strengths: VERY fast-rolling tire, great traction, comfy ride. Weaknesses: None yet... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: came stock on bike Similar Products Used: Many, many tires used, though this is my first 29er tire. Bike Setup: GT Zaskar 29er
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Bob Walker
a Racer
from Tustin, CA Date Reviewed: April 21, 2011 Strengths: Using on the rear only (1.90) with a Bontrager Jones XR 2.25 up front. Fast rolling, grippy in the corners, excellent climbing and braking capabilities. Conditions here are hard pack, loose over hardpack,loose rock and sandy areas. Steep climbs and fast descents, I like to ride hard and fast. Tire has handled everything great so far. Had no problem setting up tubeless on Stans Crest rims with Stans sealant. Beaded up and sealed right up, no air or sealant leakage after 4 hard rides. Weaknesses: None yet, haven't tried up front yet, will probably go with the higher volume 2.2 when I do. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: The Chutes at Santiago Oaks Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: Sea Otter Similar Products Used: Specialized Captain 1.9, Specialized S-Works LK 1.9 Bike Setup: Jet 9, All XO, Reba, Crest wheels
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cheesehead
a Cross Country Rider
from newbury park, california Date Reviewed: November 16, 2010 Strengths: grip, cornering, and speed Weaknesses: having to pump air in before every ride. but no big deal, it's just part of checking the bike over before i ride. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: dry ones Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $20.00 Purchased At: race event Similar Products Used: a bunch of other tires Bike Setup: jabber SS flows rims 1.9 front, and rear
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Ebart
a Racer
from Michigan Date Reviewed: October 25, 2010 Strengths: Light, corners well in sand, fast on all hard stuff. Weaknesses: Hard to go tubeless with. Took me a couple tries to keep air on Stan's Crest wheels. I believe it is due to the very porous side walls. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $38.00 Purchased At: Freewheeler Similar Products Used: Small block eights. Michelin XC AT, Hutchinson Python Air light Bike Setup: 2010 Jade "THIS" 29 
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RochesterMTB
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochester, NY USA Date Reviewed: September 13, 2010 Strengths: Light weight, fast rolling Weaknesses: Poor traction, wears fast, sketchy tubless set-up, thin sidewalls Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: The one without climbs! Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Came with bike Similar Products Used: Nevegul Bike Setup: 2010 GT Sensor 9r, getto tubeless
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fire-dog
a Cross Country Rider
from New Hampshire Date Reviewed: June 17, 2010 Strengths: All conditions Grip, never clogged with mud, low rolling resistance Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All of Them Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: Came with Bike Similar Products Used: Kenda small 8's Bike Setup: Jamis Dragon 1x9 rigid. 
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Dion
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose, Ca. Date Reviewed: April 5, 2010 Strengths: Light weight Weaknesses: Poor traction, wears fast, sketchy tubless set-up Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Santa Teresa County Park Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: eBay Similar Products Used: Kenda Nevegals Bike Setup: On-One Inbred 29'er SS
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1W1085
a Weekend Warrior
from Cornelius, NC Date Reviewed: March 29, 2010 Strengths: Sticks in turns very well and it's fast Weaknesses: not sure, if any Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Nat'l White Water Center - Charlotte Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Purchased At: BSG LKN Similar Products Used: Nevegals, Panaracer XC Fire Pro Bike Setup: Giant XTC 29/2 stock - same tires F&B
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drjboggs
a Cross Country Rider
from Hickory, NC, USA Date Reviewed: December 24, 2009 Strengths: Grippy, light and smooth rolling Weaknesses: Possibly durability. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: 21 Jump Street Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: Hawley Similar Products Used: Bontrager Jones Bike Setup: Jet 9, XO, Reba race.
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Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Oceanside CA. USA Date Reviewed: April 12, 2008 Strengths: light rolls fast on the right terrain. Weaknesses: pinch flat when riding @35psi,riding 40 now. thin side wall does not hook up well on the rear of a SS, front washes out in sand wash Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Sir niner with mavic 29er wheels and the rest of the bike parts to be able to ride
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Grommett The Original Napster
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix Date Reviewed: January 17, 2008 Strengths: rolls really fast, pretty confident in corners...and got a sweet deal on them. Weaknesses: side lugs could be a bit more aggressive and would be a great all around tire Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: traill 100 Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $20.00 Purchased At: DNA Cycles Similar Products Used: Used Kenda Cortez on 26" Stumpy...loved them so I gave these a try Bike Setup: Niner Sir9, Industry Nine, Fox F29, Chris king/ Thomson, Juicy Carbon185mm
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