Kenda K Sheild tires vs. Continental City Ride
06-03-13, 10:42 AM
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Kenda K Sheild tires vs. Continental City Ride
I'm looking for a puncture resistant tires in 26 x 1-3/8. The City Ride is more expensive than the K Sheild, is it worth it?
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06-03-13, 11:26 AM
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How cheap does it need to be? This one is much cheaper, and the thick rubber is very durable. 
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If you're looking for performance then it might be. But, IME, better stuff that costs more than 30-50% more than the less expensive comparable item rarely pays for itself in longer life. ie, you spend double, and see 30% more life.
While many here ride top-o-the-line stuff, I prefer B or even C level stuff. I buy the least expensive version that meets my needs or quality standards, usually getting 90% or better quality at less than 60% of the price, compared to the best stuff.
While many here ride top-o-the-line stuff, I prefer B or even C level stuff. I buy the least expensive version that meets my needs or quality standards, usually getting 90% or better quality at less than 60% of the price, compared to the best stuff.
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I've used these before in my shop but don't have any experience / reports from long term use. I don't think they would offer nearly the protection that Kevlar does. I'm ordering for a customer who rides over 100 miles / week and wants the best investment in the long term, factoring in the cost of getting more flats with cheaper tires, and having to replace the tires sooner.
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I've used these before in my shop but don't have any experience / reports from long term use. I don't think they would offer nearly the protection that Kevlar does. I'm ordering for a customer who rides over 100 miles / week and wants the best investment in the long term, factoring in the cost of getting more flats with cheaper tires, and having to replace the tires sooner.
I ride good tires on my road bike which is mainly on open roads, but use only the cheapest tires I can find for the commuter, because the amount of glass is too much anyway.
You can't win this. If you suggest a better (more expensive) tire, and the rider gets a fatal slash in short order, you're the goat. OTOH, if you try to save him some dough and he gets lots of flats, you're still the goat.
Explain the options, and the customer make the decision, since he's the one that has to live with it.
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I've had good luck with Michelin City Tires in both 26 inch and 700c. Not sure what their "Protek Shield" layer is made of, though.
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Nice tyre, good value and very hard wearing.
Not seen it in 590mm though. MTB 26" and 700c.
Got a 32mm one in the front of my road bike.
rgds, sreten.
The Kenda's reflective stripes would swing it
for me, for a customer, being cheaper and safer.
They allowed me to dump the reflectors on my road bike.
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