Test: Tire manufacturer Kenda has been a fixture in the tire market for decades – while the Taiwanese manufacturer's tires are quite well-known, especially in the motorcycle and quad segment, their tires are more of a marginal phenomenon in the bicycle segment. We took a look at the Kenda Klondike Skinny, one of the numerous studded tires in their portfolio. The… read more
Test: Continental's reputation for high-quality tires for cars, motorcycles, and, of course, bicycles extends far beyond its German borders. Whether racing bikes, mountain bikes, or city bikes, the Hanover-based manufacturer offers a suitable tire for every application. We took a 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. We tested the studded version of the popular and extremely popular Schwalbe Marathon. The tread pattern: The winter version of Schwalbe's long-distance runner Marathon is a mighty tire: 920g, 36mm wide, and 240 studs make an impressive impression. The tread pattern of the Marathon... read more
Test: Anyone even remotely familiar with cycling will probably be familiar with Specialized—but many don't know that the US manufacturer has also been developing and producing extremely successful tires for several years. We took a look at the Icebreaker 138, a winter tire. The tread pattern: The tread pattern of the Specialized tire appears at first glance... read more
Test: The small American company 45NRTH specializes in products designed to make everyday winter cycling easier. From overshoes to pedals to studded tires, they offer everything. We took a look at the 45NRTH Xerxes 27tpi, the road tire from the Minnesota-based manufacturer. The tread pattern: When we first pick up the tire, we immediately notice: Man,... read more
