Sponsor Spotlight; Kenda Small Block 8

KENDA is releasing a great new tire for next year, named the Small Block 8. It resembles the wildly popular Nevegal, only with micro-sized blocks. Sporting the DTC (Dual tread Compound) rubber, it is a high volume tire with grip like a gecko. This tire comes in a 26x1.9, 26x2.1, and 26x2.2 casing, and should be available after the first of the year.
I have been on the 1.9 since Interbike, and have had nothing but good luck with it. It rolls very fast, thanks to a ramped central knob, and even with me running it 55 psi, still hooks up well in hard pack/semi-loose conditions. After many miles over rough rocky ground on a hardtail, the tire still appears brand new. I suspect it will be excellent for Four Cross/Slalom racing, and can't wait to watch the accolades stack up in '06. Thanks to Kenda for keeping us riding on the best rubber available!

Cap'n Chris