I ride only fast training rides nowadays, but including lots of chip-seal surfaces and fast descending. I put a Kenda K925 Kaliente Pro on the rear wheel back in the summer, and it has lasted 1500 miles with very few flats. I cannot remember the last time a rear tire has lasted much over 1000 miles (have previously bought Continentals and Michelins). I put a new Kenda on today mostly because it is winter and new tires will help prevent flats on all the traction sand. The Kenda I took off might have lasted another 100 miles or more. Also, with my wheels, some tires mount and seat only with great difficulty. The Kenda mounts and seats quickly without tools. This is simply the best tire I've used.
I've gone through a couple sets, they last me about 2500 miles. Very few flats, good rolling resistance and cornering. Easy to change, generally do not use levers to install. Lightweight too.
I am a 2-3000 milesyear rider who doesn't race. I ride on Montana roads, which are a mix of smooth pavement, chipseal, and debris covered highway shoulders. I need a mix of light weight and durability in a tire, and the Kaliente seems to deliver. I have only ridden a couple hundred miles on them, but they seem to be wearing well and they are a fairly smooth ride. They were easy to mount too (hands only).
I purchased these tire in July. of 2013 and I must say that they are well designed. I've put over 1K on them and have yet to experience a flat. I must admit that I was initially disappointed in roll resistances performanance of these tires when I first mounted them, but after a few rides their roll resistances improved and are on par with other high end race tires. They grip well and have been more durable than race tires that I've purchased from such manufactors as Schwalbe and Michelin.
A few years ago I started road biking to ward off the inevitable decline of old age.
I ride about 3000- miles a year. One year I had more flat tires than I can remember.
The upside to that season was I got real good at changing flats. Then I switched to Kenda Kaliente Pro Road Tires and I never get flats! well ok one time I ran over a smashed broken bottle before I realized it and trashed a set but that's not the tires fault. I have used these tires for 2 seasons with zero flats in almost 3000 miles! (except for my stupidly riding over the glass)
These tires are The bee's knees!
Smooth riding and lightweight. I rarely get flats with these tires. I ride 3000-4000 miles per year. These last about 2500 miles. Ive been using the Kaliente and Kaliente Pro exclusively for 10 years.
This tire has evolved significantly to new provide a very smooth ride and has great durability for bicycle commuting and training rides.
worst tireeeeeeee.
Purchased these tires for my Cannondale Synapse. Currently have 600 miles on the tires and couldn't be more pleased. Ride is smooth and high speed cornering better than expected.
Tires arrived in very good time, were easy to mount, and roll quite smoothly. I would buy these tires again. I do not know yet about longevity as I've only put about 200 miles on them.
This tire has a quick snappy feel similar to my old favorite Veloflex, but has more grip in the corners and more puncture resistant. On the whole price and performance this currently is not only the best deal out there, but one of the quickest tires on the market.
