Review: The tire manufacturer Kenda has been a major player in the tire market for many decades. While the Taiwanese manufacturer's tires are particularly well-known in the motorcycle and quad sectors, their bicycle tires are a niche product. We took a closer look at the Kenda Klondike Skinny, one of the numerous studded tires in their portfolio. Read more …
Test: Continental is known far beyond the borders of its German homeland for high-quality tires for cars, motorcycles, and of course, bicycles. Whether racing bike, mountain bike, or city bike – the manufacturer, headquartered in Hanover, offers a suitable tire for every application. We took a closer look at the Continental Nordic Spike 120, a winter specialist… read more
Test: Of course, bicycle tire market leader Schwalbe also has winter tires in its portfolio. In our test, we took a look at the studded version of the popular and extremely widespread Schwalbe Marathon. The tread: The winter version of Schwalbe's long-distance runner, the Marathon, is a formidable tire: 920g, 36mm wide, and 240 studs make an impression. The tread of the Marathon… read more
Review: Anyone even remotely interested in cycling will likely be familiar with Specialized – however, many don't know that the US manufacturer has also been developing and producing tires with great success for several years. We took a closer look at the Icebreaker 138 winter tire. The tread pattern: At first glance, the tread pattern of the Specialized tire appears… read more
Review: The small American company 45NRTH specializes in products designed to make winter cycling easier. They offer everything from overshoes and pedals to studded tires. We took a closer look at the 45NRTH Xerxes 27tpi road tire from this Minnesota-based manufacturer. The tread pattern: Upon first touching the tire, we immediately noticed… read more
