Kenda Eric Carter Signature Series Excavator Mountain Bike Tire

by Kenda

Product Features

• Downhill (DH) wire bead versions with Stick-E Compound and 2-Ply construction
• Cross Country (XC) folding bead sizes with Dual Tread Compound (DTC) for longer tread life and single ply construction for lighter weight
• Fast rolling tire with cross paddle design
• Front or rear use

Product Description

EC built upon his vast product development experience to construct a tire that is adaptable to riders of all skill levels. Each knob has been carefully crafted by Eric to achieve a specific purpose. Cornering bite, straight line speed and predictability were among the important factors taken into account by EC when designing the Excavator. You don�t have to be blasting a berm at 30 mph in France to appreciate what this tire can do. Cross country racers, freeriders and downhillers rejoice. EC has delivered you a tire that you all can use.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001FRNG8A
• Item model number: 212370
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,537 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for sandy trails, February 5, 2011

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Cheezewhizard "deanreed69" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kenda Eric Carter Signature Series Excavator Mountain Bike Tire (Sports)

Good bite in Florida sandy triails. Heavier than the nevegal but worth the trade in loose conditions. A bit on the pricey side.. Should be closer to the nevegal in overall price. I am happy with these, perfect for Santos, Snow Hill and New Smyrna which all have sand traps.

5.0 out of 5 stars My new favorite tire!, January 29, 2012

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Haamundegg - See all my reviews

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The Excavator is the perfect rear tire to use with the Nevegal up front. I've been running a 2.35 dtc Nevegal in the front, and a 2.35 dtc Excavator in the rear with great results. I'm surprised that there isn't more attention paid to these tires. They hook perfectly and drift ever so slightly, and always predictably. I live where there is a lot of sharp rock etc. and use the the dtc for trail/ all mountain use. They seem more lively and quicker than the stick-e version.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good all-around XC tire, August 2, 2011

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Tom Conlon (Steamboat Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kenda Eric Carter Signature Series Excavator Mountain Bike Tire (Sports)

I have used this tire on the rear for about a month now and am impressed with it. It is certainly the best rear tire I have tried to date (and I've tried a mess of them). The most startling quality is the climbing traction. I've used it on slick rock, sandy soil, mud and loose rock and continue to be surprised when I don't have to bail when the rear tire spins out - makes me smile every time. The worst traction is over wet roots and I don't know of anything short of a studded tire which will work there. The cornering is smooth and predictable with nice transition into and out of the corners. I did find that the recommended low pressure of 40 psi is required if you don't like patching tubes on rocky trails. This is higher than I have run on similar XC tires but I didn't find that it caused bouncing or harsh ride with the Kenda Excavator. I recommend it!

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