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ER & RR: Maiden Voyage - Kenda Kinetics on the SS
Well, only SS nerds woul likely be interested, but I put these 2.35 Kenda
Kinetics on my fully rigid SS, replacing a fairly worn pair of 2.1 IRC Mythos. Took the Gray Lady out Sat morning; cold, overcast, and perfect for hitting it hard without working up a sweat. First I noticed that the rear really grabbed on hard granite hardpack. So far so good. Pushing a little more rubber up hill was noticeable too. O well. I also noticed a little more cushioning with the greater contact patch and air volume. Still good. Rear tried to break loose a few times on a sandy covered steep pitch, but this time of the year, that pitch is tough no matter what. (The guy in front walks it) So no kudos or hisses there. Business as usual. Felt really good on the long climb up Uncle Stan's, which is a series of large, gentle ledges. Little better at holding the line than the IRCs. Getting to like these fat boys. Seems I can sit more on climbs. Maybe it was just a better breakfast, who knows? Take them up Sidewinder, a series of big looping switchbacks, and call it purchase justification or mind games, but these hombres just feel right. The real test will be coming down. So after getting as high as time would allow, I turn n point em down downhill. Now I'm cooking with gas, ladies and gents. I throw the bike into corners faster than I ever have, and that front tire just bites in like a tick on a fat dog. Each new big turn I trust them to pull me through faster and faster as we get to know each other. I even catch two riders way below me on double squishies. Jacked. To make a long story shorter, for our decomposed granite sand and desert hardpack, they're a big step up from my former favorites. Got back to the park in time to ride this little skills park set up at our SWIMBA booth, before taking over the SWIMBA table for a 2 hour shift. Civic duty, giving back, and all that, you know.... paladin |
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On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 10:43:54 -0600, "Paladin"
wrote: [snip SS RR] I throw the bike into corners faster than I ever have, and that front tire just bites in like a tick on a fat dog. sounds fun. Each new big turn I trust them to pull me through faster and faster as we get to know each other. I even catch two riders way below me on double squishies. Jacked. You expected something less? To make a long story shorter, for our decomposed granite sand and desert hardpack, they're a big step up from my former favorites. Got back to the park in time to ride this little skills park set up at our SWIMBA booth, before taking over the SWIMBA table for a 2 hour shift. Civic duty, giving back, and all that, you know.... Good stuff. paladin |
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"Paladin" wrote in news:10ku267jv2sir07
@corp.supernews.com: To make a long story shorter, for our decomposed granite sand and desert hardpack, they're a big step up from my former favorites. They are pretty decent in the wet terrain/loose rock I see in Northern Idaho as well. They do throw a lot of mud though |
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Bill Wheeler Wrote:[color=blue] On Mon, 20 Sep 2004 10:43:54 -0600, "Paladin" wrote: [snip SS RR] I throw the bike into corners faster than I ever have, and that front tire just bites in like a tick on a fat dog. sounds fun. Each new big turn I trust them to pull me through faster and faster as we get to know each other. I even catch two riders way below me on double squishies. Jacked. You expected something less? **Well, of all the monkeys around here, only the GMan knows how fast I *used* to be before my big crash of 2000 neutered me for downhill. Now, old blind ladies on walkers are passing me on the downhill.** paladin -- Chris Brown |
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"Paladin" wrote in message ... Well, only SS nerds woul likely be interested, but I put these 2.35 Kenda Kinetics on my fully rigid SS, replacing a fairly worn pair of 2.1 IRC Mythos. Which flavor? Original or Sticky Rubber? |
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"jim" wrote in message news:I0S3d.4229$Co1.1208@trnddc02... "Paladin" wrote in message ... Well, only SS nerds woul likely be interested, but I put these 2.35 Kenda Kinetics on my fully rigid SS, replacing a fairly worn pair of 2.1 IRC Mythos. Which flavor? Original or Sticky Rubber? Original. I just found such a deal on ebay. Brand new, delivered pair for $30 and had to give them a try. paladin |
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