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Kenda Small Block 8 29 29er Tire
Product DescriptionThe Kenda Small Block 8 is part of cycling legend JohnTomac,The Small Block 8 uses a series of 8 small Nevegal shaped knobsTo provide excellent bite onTheTrack. Excellent hard pack raceTire 8 Nevegal shaped but smaller knobs acrossTheTire for better bite DTC DualTread Compound offers cornering grip with faster center line acceleration One ofThe fastest rollingTires inThe Kenda Premium line Weight(claimed): 355 g 60TPI Wire Bead
User Reviews 
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Temaki69 Date Reviewed: April 21, 2013 Strengths: Very light and fast rolling. handles great on hard packed surfaces Weaknesses: Not a good tire for sandy & loose conditions. Very weak side walls. Bottom Line: 
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TikiGoddess Date Reviewed: March 28, 2013 Strengths: light weight and fast Weaknesses: poor traction on muddy, wet surfaces, slippery on snowy pavement and super scary to run on sand Bottom Line:
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treesmasher
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: December 15, 2012 Strengths: This tire is light and rolls fast on the pavement and hard pack trail. You can find them pretty cheap online. Weaknesses: This tire is a death trap on the front of a bike in the woods. The first time out on this tire I hit just a little loam and I was doing the monkey dance. I spin this tire out on the back all the time also. There are better tires for going fast. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Price Paid:
$48.00 Purchased At: LBS 
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ironsinker Date Reviewed: December 7, 2012 Strengths: Fast, smooth, good all round xc type tire. The product description of this tire is right on and it deserves 5 chilis IMO. Weaknesses: It will not work for everyone in all situations....what a bummer!! Bottom Line:
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willatx Date Reviewed: May 12, 2012 Strengths: Keep them on the dry track. They'll hold up a little on moist track if air pressure is correct and running tubeless. Weaknesses: sidewalls feel thin but no problems yet riding rocky trails around austin. Bottom Line:
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TreeKiller
a Cross Country Rider
from Stokesdale, NC Date Reviewed: January 18, 2012 Strengths: FAAASSTTT - Fastest rolling tire I've ever ridden. Weaknesses: If there is wet mud anywhere near this tire you better be prepared to become a ice skater! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anything fast or technical Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: Came on bike Similar Products Used: Specialized Captain's, WTB Weirwolf's & Velociraptors, Dart/Smoke Combo. Bike Setup: Airborne Goblin
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jeffbankman
a Cross Country Rider
from northampton, ma Date Reviewed: September 29, 2011 Strengths: These tire rock!! Super fast rolling, corner like a champ, rail around the corners and keep you smiling. I just did the Vermont 50 with this tire on the rear and the Maxxis Ignitor on the front. Had no problems and blasted right through the mud which was quite deep at times. Obviously, if you try to stand up while climbing in areas that are wet they will spin on you. I normally ride them front and rear set up tubeless and love them. Just decided to put something with a bit more tred up front knowing that this race was going to be muddy. Weaknesses: None so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Earl's trails Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $40.00 Purchased At: Kenda Similar Products Used: Nevegal, slant six, maxxis ignitor and many others Bike Setup: Tall Boy 29er
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rufio
a Weekend Warrior
from woodbridge, va Date Reviewed: September 14, 2011 Strengths: Fast. Very fast. Be prepared to be using a taller gear than usual because this tire flys. Super low rolling resistance. Weaknesses: I have flatted more times with this tire than any other tire I have ridden on. It has nothing for puncture protection. This could be remedied by going tubeless. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: Kenda Karma, Specialized Fast Trak, Specialized Renegade. Bike Setup: 34 lbs. hardtail brawler. 
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RatchAttack
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario Canada Date Reviewed: July 28, 2011 Strengths: -Fast rolling -Good on hardpack Weaknesses: -anything close to loose soil and these tires break out Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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The Trooper
a Racer
from Running Springs, CA Date Reviewed: November 14, 2010 Strengths: Fast, supple, with suprising grip. Good price, particularly if you shop around. Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Rim Nordic Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $35.00 Similar Products Used: Specialized Renegade Bike Setup: Specialized carbon Stumpjumper HT. The Captain on the front, Small Block 8 on the rear.
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vack
a Cross Country Rider
from Johnstown, PA Date Reviewed: August 4, 2010 Strengths: Surprisingly the Grip in all conditions Weaknesses: They are not tubeless specific.....I know that's a misnomer these days, but...... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Colorodo Trail Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Came with Bike Similar Products Used: First 29'er Tire used Bike Setup: Sette Razzo 29'er, Factory set up, save for my Ergo Grips, and my Crank Bros Pedals
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q
a Cross Country Rider
from Vienna, VA Date Reviewed: July 26, 2010 Strengths: Fast rolling. The tire walls are thin and the rubber is super soft. This provides soft cushioney ride and great grip. Weaknesses: Slippery when wet, The tire walls are thin and the rubber is super soft. Although it hasn't happened yet, I can foresee fast wear and possible tearing. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Wakefield Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $55.00 Similar Products Used: Bontrager XDX, 29x2.1 Bike Setup: Gary Fisher Superfly hardtail, SB8(Small Block8) 2.1 (30psi) on front and rear
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trapperK2
a Cross Country Rider
from WI Date Reviewed: June 15, 2010 Strengths: Fast Rolling - Light - I love how they roll w/29er attributes and in the right conditions they corner very well. Weaknesses: Thin sidewalls - Must run higher pressure to avoid pinch flats (heavier riders) - Poor traction/grip when you really need it. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Underdown Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Came w/ike Similar Products Used: IRC Mythos Bike Setup: 29er Motobecane Ti
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teen rider
a Racer
from Washington Date Reviewed: June 10, 2010 Strengths: this tire is light and works well in no rain conditions. Weaknesses: No grip in wet condtionons and will slip out from under you Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: The Exterminator Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: came with bike Bike Setup: motobecane 29er ppro sl
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ez5
a Weekend Warrior
from kitchener on canada Date Reviewed: June 7, 2010 Strengths: low rolling resistance great traction even in light mud lightweight cheap Weaknesses: kinda small but dont really notice with a rear suspension Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: pricepoint Similar Products Used: weirwolf racing ralph rampage exiwolf klaw Bike Setup: khs flagstaff w/ am classics ragley carnegie bar remote front lockout ww lt 2.55 front sb8 rear
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