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Review on Kenda Bicycle Tube with Presta Valve - Available in Multiple Sizes for Enhanced SEO by Stanley Molden

Revainrating 5 out of 5

My favorite sports brand

Kenda, Q-Tubes, Sunlite, Giant. Half the tubes there are all kenda. I've had great results with these: * They're pretty light for butyl tubing. * They do not leak and are the same thickness. * Manufacturing appears to be the same - multiple batches are the same * I haven't lost any stems except for one bad rim (unlike Avenir) Haven't tried Continental tubing so can't make a comparison. rim holes. I use a diamond file or bike plugs.* Proper rim tape: Dimples or holes can damage any inner tube. Check for apartments or yearly. Best woven, close-fitting. I like the Ritchey yellow, but there are plenty of good ones out there.* Use tires with Kevlar sheeting and sidewall protection: Gatorskins, 4 Seasons, or One tires are 10x better.* Proper inflation: No tube is immune to pinching, especially when jumping or moving over rocks/gravel/debris.* Do not use tubes that fail at the stem. For me it was Avenir, but maybe it was just luck or wheel compatibility.* Be careful with tire changers. If you have narrow rims and need to use tools, you most likely cut the tube during installation. * Keep valves tightly closed and use valve skirt/hose dust/dirt caps). Also keep in mind that if you have to use CO2 inflators on the road, that CO2 will seep through the pipes much faster than N2 (air). After filling regular air 3 times, I usually just need to add what I lost due to the pump connection.

Pros
  • Elegant design
Cons
  • Long delivery time