I was wondering if anyone in the group has had experience with the 16"
Kenda "Kwest" tires. I've used these on my roadbikes in the past and
have been very pleased.
At present I have a set of Greenspeed "Scorcher" tires on my X-5, and
I have Schwalbe "Marathon" tires (not the new kevlar "Plus" tires) on
both my Greenspeed GTO and Trimuter (Greenspeed GTR clone). I have
enjoyed great riding and reliability in the past with the Marathons,
but would like something a bit faster.
Is the "Kwest" a better choice for the X-5? I have noticed that the
Scorchers tend to flatten out and slow down. Also, (to me, at least)
they seem very prone to flats.
Am I making a mistake considering replacement with the Kenda tires, or
shall I just stay with the Scorchers?
I should also mention that I've ridden the Tioga "Comp Pool" tires,
Schwalbe "Stelvio" tires and Primo "Comet" tires on the trikes in the
past, and I was not impressed with any of them.
I do road riding only, and a great deal of that is on paved bicycle
trails.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
--Mark