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Kenda Small Block Eight UST Tubeless Tire
Product DescriptionThe Kenda Small Block Eight UST 2.1 excellent hard pack XC race tire 8 Nevegal shaped but smaller knobs across the tire for better 'bite'. DTC - Dual Tread Compound offers cornering grip with faster center line acceleration. One of the fastest rolling tires in the Kenda Premium line.
User Reviews
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Ob1Hoagie
a Weekend Warrior
from AZ Date Reviewed: February 17, 2011 Strengths: - Good sidewall strength. - Can run at VERY low air pressure. - Works great with Stan's, no delamination issues. - Great traction in the desert. Weaknesses: - Weight ? But I'm not a weight weenie. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All Singletrack is good Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $45.00 Similar Products Used: Too many to remember... Bike Setup: Ibis with lots of Mojo ! ;-) 
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stanley
a Cross Country Rider
from moorestown, nj, USA Date Reviewed: December 7, 2010 Strengths: I have the Kenda small block, dual tread compound, mounted on a Cannondale F9. The tires are plagued with flats. My family rides the typical low end Schwinns without every having a tire problem. When we ride together I'm always having to stop for repair. My local bike store looked carefully for nicks, tears, etc. The tire is exceedingly thin and I would not recommend it. Adding insult to injury, its not easy communicating with Kenda. Its takes a week for them to respond to a question. They have no customer service and as a result I told them my confidence in their company has shattered. Weaknesses: I have the Kenda small block, dual tread compound, mounted on a Cannondale F9. The tires are plagued with flats. My family rides the typical low end Schwinns without every having a tire problem. When we ride together I'm always having to stop for repair. My local bike store looked carefully for nicks, tears, etc. The tire is exceedingly thin and I would not recommend it. Adding insult to injury, its not easy communicating with Kenda. Its takes a week for them to respond to a question. They have no customer service and as a result I told them my confidence in their company has shattered. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: yikes Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $22.00 Purchased At: Mount Holly Bike Similar Products Used: I have the Kenda small block, dual tread compound, mounted on a Cannondale F9. The tires are plagued with flats. My family rides the typical low end Schwinns without every having a tire problem. When we ride together I'm always having to stop for repair. My local bike store looked carefully for nicks, tears, etc. The tire is exceedingly thin and I would not recommend it. Adding insult to injury, its not easy communicating with Kenda. Its takes a week for them to respond to a question. They have no customer service and as a result I told them my confidence in their company has shattered. Bike Setup: Cannondale F9
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Sonoran_Flyer
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson Date Reviewed: November 27, 2009 Strengths: Excellant as a rear tire. Great traction in loose over hard pack in the desert. Great climbing traction. Weaknesses: Traction is a little weak in areas with large loose rock. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: 50yr Duration Product Used: 1 Year Bike Setup: Rockhopper hard-tail, Mavic xm819 
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tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Montrose,Co,usa Date Reviewed: October 25, 2009 Strengths: light and fast Weaknesses: bounce/slide around in rocks -spin a little when clmbing in big rocks Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: monarch crest or porcupine Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $34.00 Purchased At: price point Similar Products Used: nevgal Bike Setup: yeti 575-xt- easton havoc wheelset
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angelotrek
a Weekend Warrior
from los angeles, ca us Date Reviewed: October 2, 2009 Strengths: low rolling resistance, grips great,and brakes well. i chose this tire because i liked the tread pattern and the casing looked like a true 2.1. Weaknesses: none so far. will update review later under wet conditions. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: rocky peak Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: fullerton bike shop Similar Products Used: specialized captains(ripped four rear tires in three months, last two were armadillo's) panaracer fire x/c(too skinny for me @235lbs) Bike Setup: 2008 specialized stumpjumper pro frame, custom build. fox f-series 120, shimano/sram drivetrain, avid juicy seven, mavic xm819.
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Angel
a Downhiller
from Sacramento, CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 26, 2009 Strengths: Nice tread design, good on the street and on the dirt Weaknesses: Little slipping in wetter conditions(as expected) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Downtown Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Bobs Cycle Center Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: Azonic Steel Head Frame, Fox shocks,
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Iwan
a Weekend Warrior
from South AFrica Date Reviewed: September 27, 2008 Strengths: Fast. Weaknesses: Not a mud/winter tyre, but it was never meant to be. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tokai / Harkerville Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $200.00 Purchased At: Cycle Factory Store Similar Products Used: WTB, Maxxis, Specialized Bike Setup: Used on Racer-X, Moto-Lite and Ibis Mojo SL
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: September 27, 2008 Strengths: Man, these tires are scary fast! They don't have as much grip as others I have used but it just makes your ride a little bit more interesting. Weaknesses: none yet. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: any one! Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $69.00 Purchased At: LBS Bike Setup: Cannondale F2000, Lefty, mavic rims, LX-XT plus kenda small block 8's
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Popo
a Weekend Warrior
from Namibia Date Reviewed: September 12, 2008 Strengths: Excellent traction in rocky conditions; very good handling; very low rolling resistance Weaknesses: None so far, but probably won't work well in wet and muddy conditions as the small tread will block up easily Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Eros Mtns Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: Cycle Wholesalers Similar Products Used: Continentals; Maxxis; Michelins; Bike Setup: Giant Talon XT/LX
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Ozigreg
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane Qld Australia Date Reviewed: August 31, 2008 Strengths: Seems very fast rolling and predictable sliding/ handling charateristics. Very durable over rocks. Weaknesses: Skids quite easily when under brakes, even when a small amount of brake is applied, however this is not a bad thing as it make u ride smoother, faster and with even less brakes. Clogs up very badly in muddy conditions. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Daisy Hill Duration Product Used: 6 months Similar Products Used: Kenda Karma, Nevagals, Blue Grove, Geax Sturdy, Maxis Larsen, High Roller.... Bike Setup: Used on the rear of both a On One Inbred single speed all mountain set up and a On One Scandal XC race bike.
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Soaztim
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix, az Date Reviewed: July 1, 2008 Strengths: Rolling resistance, grip Weaknesses: cornering Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Trail 100 area, but not trail 100. All of the many side trails Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $49.00 Purchased At: bicycle showcase Bike Setup: kenda small block 8 in the rear and specialized in the front
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Eric Nedzi
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco, CA, USA Date Reviewed: December 27, 2007 Strengths: Very fast rolling, seems light compared to other cross country tires, corners well, great on hard pack and fire roads Weaknesses: Tendency to skid Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Fort Ord Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $28.00 Purchased At: Booth at the courgar mountain classic Similar Products Used: Panracer fire XC pro Bike Setup: 2.1" small block 8 in back Titus RacerX-100, XTR, Mavic wheels, Continental vertical pro in front 
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Paul Marshall
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose, CA Date Reviewed: November 23, 2007 Strengths: Is an ok tire if you are riding a path that is not rocky or loose at all. Even running it at low pressure doesn't seem to help. Weaknesses: Can't grip at all in slightly loose terrain. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Soqueal demo Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Bike Setup: Single speed hardtail
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