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The Kenda Alpha Bite tire (model K831) is a high-performance 26'' x 1.95 clincher tire designed for racing bikes. With a maximum tensile strength of 65 PSI and a specialized directional tread, it offers superior grip and speed, making it the ideal choice for competitive cyclists.
| Material Type | Rubber |
| Tensile Strength Max | 65 PSI |
| Tread Type | Directional |
| Bike Type | Racing Bike |
| Tire Type | Clincher |
A**M
Great all-arounder, made even better by the price
This is a really good all-purpose tire for the price. I have a single bike that does commuter, mountain biking coaching, cross country, singletrack, etc, duties. If I'm really going to focus on a particular discipline I swap out tires. However, I've been surprised at how well this tire does. It's wire bead, so installation isn't the easiest, but it's not excessively difficult either. The continuous center tread makes for relatively smooth riding on sidewalks, bike lanes and paths, and gentle trails. For more aggressive riding the side treads do very well.This will never replace terrain-specific tires, but as an all-arounder, I'm very happy with it.
P**D
Excellent combo tread design
My regular rides are a combination of medium-difficulty trails and street. My off-road tires wear down quickly on pavement, so I tried these. The tread design is awesome. Yes, you sacrifice some traction on the trail - I have to be slightly less aggressive through loosely-packed corners - but it still performs surprisingly well. On the street, though - HUGE improvement. The tire's joined center ridge provides a smooth, speedy ride.Two small downsides, neither is a deal breaker for me:1. Difficult to install. Would be great if Kenda offered this tread in a higher-quality model that was easier to get on the rim.2. Slick at first. I made the mistake of heading to the trail when these were first installed and I felt like I was slipping a lot. This got much better once I had 15-20 miles on these, now they grab pretty well. I think most new tires have that slickness, but it's less noticeable with knobby treads.Overall, just a fantastic tread design for my style of riding. I worked in bike shops for years, so I know the Kenda name and expect these will be a long-lasting, durable tire. When they do finally wear out, I'll definitely buy more.
K**T
Good
Quality is good. Easy to install and reasonable price.
R**J
Closest Replacement for the OEM tires on my TREK
Closest replacement I could find for the KENDA OEM tires on my 2001 TREK 4300. So far so good (only have a few miles on the new tires so far). The new tires went on easy and fit well.
M**J
Good tires
Installing was hard without tools, my fingers paid the price. These are good looking tires and replace my existing twenty year old originals.
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