Tires are one of the parts that absolutely makes a variation to how your bike rides. I was running the Michelin Speedium which were an okay tire but felt a bit sluggish. They were pretty tough but I wanted something faster. I swapped out my current tires for the Kenda C2C road tires ( 700x23). These are one of Kenda's excellent road race tires with a 120 tpi casing and dual blend rubber.
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They were designed by Tinker Juarez for his entry in the Race over America. The weight of the Kenda C2C is 215 grams so they are pretty light. They have a layer of armored material under the tread to growth puncture resistance.
The Kenda's were 120 grams lighter each than the tires I had been riding which I noticed right away when it came to accelerations. The high tread count made for a absolutely supple ride. When inflated to 120 psi they still felt smooth. A stiffer casing at this pressure is harsh riding but that's not the case with higher end tires. When going in a level line they absolutely roll fast which is good. I need all the help I can get. Rubber blend make a noticeable variation in the speed of a tire. The grip is good on steep hill climbs even in the wet.
When it comes to cornering, this is where I found the tire absolutely shined. The softer rubber on the sides and the fine tread pattern let me rail corners. As long as there was no gravel I felt positive taking corners at full speed and laying the bike right over. The supple casing conformed to the ground without being squirming around.
After 1500 kms, the rear tire shows a bit of wear but still has many miles left. The front looks like new. In that time I've had no flats. Whether that is the puncture defiant belt or just good luck I can't say but my last tires had 5 flats in that distance. The tire that I would say is closest in ride ability is the Michelin Pro Race. The Pro Race is a very fast tire but is fragile. Unlike the Michelin, the Kenda C2C doesn't get exiguous cuts in the tread from this length of riding.
If the gold cornering tread works with your color scheme, then your should give these tires a shot. I find them as good as other companies excellent race tires, but at about half the cost. If your racing or riding a lot you will go straight through tires. Getting twice as many for the price is a big savings. Kenda doesn't get the prestige it deserves for the ability of their road tires being know for their offroad tires but the C2C absolutely does the job.
reveal - Kenda C2C Road Race Tires
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