Kenda K-180 hybrid tires? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

07-15-2004, 02:55 PM

Hi,

I found some Kenda K-180 hybrid tires in 700x38c. I do mostly paved-road
commute to work with some time spent on gravel trails. I'm not looking for
racing, etc. and weight doesn't matter to me. Are these decent commuting
tires? They're only $6.00 each, so I figured I couldn't go wrong for the
price.

Garth

07-16-2004, 07:04 PM

On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 17:55:01 -0500, Garth Vader wrote:

> They're only $6.00 each, so I figured I couldn't go
> wrong for the price.

At that price, give them a try--if they're awful, you won't be out much
cash. I always liked the Michelin Idylis 70x37 tires, but you can't get
them anymore. They were great in winter slush.

07-16-2004, 07:04 PM

On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 17:55:01 -0500, Garth Vader wrote:

> They're only $6.00 each, so I figured I couldn't go
> wrong for the price.

At that price, give them a try--if they're awful, you won't be out much
cash. I always liked the Michelin Idylis 70x37 tires, but you can't get
them anymore. They were great in winter slush.

07-16-2004, 07:04 PM

On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 17:55:01 -0500, Garth Vader wrote:

> They're only $6.00 each, so I figured I couldn't go
> wrong for the price.

At that price, give them a try--if they're awful, you won't be out much
cash. I always liked the Michelin Idylis 70x37 tires, but you can't get
them anymore. They were great in winter slush.

07-16-2004, 07:04 PM

On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 17:55:01 -0500, Garth Vader wrote:

> They're only $6.00 each, so I figured I couldn't go
> wrong for the price.

At that price, give them a try--if they're awful, you won't be out much
cash. I always liked the Michelin Idylis 70x37 tires, but you can't get
them anymore. They were great in winter slush.

07-16-2004, 07:04 PM

On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 17:55:01 -0500, Garth Vader wrote:

> They're only $6.00 each, so I figured I couldn't go
> wrong for the price.

At that price, give them a try--if they're awful, you won't be out much
cash. I always liked the Michelin Idylis 70x37 tires, but you can't get
them anymore. They were great in winter slush.

07-16-2004, 08:24 PM

On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 23:39:03 -0500, Garth Vader wrote:

> I'd like to get a set of Michelin
> tires for my bike. I've always used them on vehicles. Are they worth the
> extra, for cycling, that is?

There are many many wonderful tires out there--don't get hung up on brand
names

Those Michelins I mentioned cost me ten a pop on sale LOL and I
thought they'd last perhaps a summer, but ended up doing two years duty
with a single flat! Not that that's what all models of Michelin would
do. I've bought fancier tires for thirty each that were crap and my
current 700x25s by Cheng Shin are rather lively and durable.

For your
type of riding--be a cheapskate and don't worry about it nor be
embarrassed--I'd just grab the current on-sale set from the web or your
LBS and have a smorgasboard.

If your tastes become more refined, then
just run with it and spend some bucks on perhaps some Conti Top Tours that
are a mainstay with many a rider. I do like a kevlar belt tire though, but
most of the rubber at the width you're using will be nice and sturdy
regardless.

Stay cheap!

07-16-2004, 08:24 PM

On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 23:39:03 -0500, Garth Vader wrote:

> I'd like to get a set of Michelin
> tires for my bike. I've always used them on vehicles. Are they worth the
> extra, for cycling, that is?

There are many many wonderful tires out there--don't get hung up on brand
names

Those Michelins I mentioned cost me ten a pop on sale LOL and I
thought they'd last perhaps a summer, but ended up doing two years duty
with a single flat! Not that that's what all models of Michelin would
do. I've bought fancier tires for thirty each that were crap and my
current 700x25s by Cheng Shin are rather lively and durable.

For your
type of riding--be a cheapskate and don't worry about it nor be
embarrassed--I'd just grab the current on-sale set from the web or your
LBS and have a smorgasboard.

If your tastes become more refined, then
just run with it and spend some bucks on perhaps some Conti Top Tours that
are a mainstay with many a rider. I do like a kevlar belt tire though, but
most of the rubber at the width you're using will be nice and sturdy
regardless.

Stay cheap!

07-16-2004, 08:24 PM

On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 23:39:03 -0500, Garth Vader wrote:

> I'd like to get a set of Michelin
> tires for my bike. I've always used them on vehicles. Are they worth the
> extra, for cycling, that is?

There are many many wonderful tires out there--don't get hung up on brand
names

Those Michelins I mentioned cost me ten a pop on sale LOL and I
thought they'd last perhaps a summer, but ended up doing two years duty
with a single flat! Not that that's what all models of Michelin would
do. I've bought fancier tires for thirty each that were crap and my
current 700x25s by Cheng Shin are rather lively and durable.

For your
type of riding--be a cheapskate and don't worry about it nor be
embarrassed--I'd just grab the current on-sale set from the web or your
LBS and have a smorgasboard.

If your tastes become more refined, then
just run with it and spend some bucks on perhaps some Conti Top Tours that
are a mainstay with many a rider. I do like a kevlar belt tire though, but
most of the rubber at the width you're using will be nice and sturdy
regardless.

Stay cheap!

07-16-2004, 08:24 PM

On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 23:39:03 -0500, Garth Vader wrote:

> I'd like to get a set of Michelin
> tires for my bike. I've always used them on vehicles. Are they worth the
> extra, for cycling, that is?

There are many many wonderful tires out there--don't get hung up on brand
names

Those Michelins I mentioned cost me ten a pop on sale LOL and I
thought they'd last perhaps a summer, but ended up doing two years duty
with a single flat! Not that that's what all models of Michelin would
do. I've bought fancier tires for thirty each that were crap and my
current 700x25s by Cheng Shin are rather lively and durable.

For your
type of riding--be a cheapskate and don't worry about it nor be
embarrassed--I'd just grab the current on-sale set from the web or your
LBS and have a smorgasboard.

If your tastes become more refined, then
just run with it and spend some bucks on perhaps some Conti Top Tours that
are a mainstay with many a rider. I do like a kevlar belt tire though, but
most of the rubber at the width you're using will be nice and sturdy
regardless.

Stay cheap!