MTB Tire Comparison:
Kenda Small Block Eight 2015 vs
Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm 2014

Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Static Grip Test Results
  6. Conclusion
  • Kenda Small Block Eight *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand KendaMaxxis
Model Small Block EightIkon eXCeption Silkworm
Year 20152014
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
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New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number K1047 212509TB96753400
EAN
TPI 120120
Compound DTCException
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 54-62257-622
Size Inch 29"29"
Width Inch 2.102.20
Specified Weight 580 grams560 grams
Min Air Pressure 35 psi psi
Max Air Pressure 80 psi65 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 29x2.1029x2.20
26x2.20
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Kenda Small Block Eight 2015
Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm 2014
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Kenda Small Block Eight 2015
Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm 2014
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Kenda Small Block Eight 2015
Maxxis Ikon eXCeption Silkworm 2014
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Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Small Block EightIkon eXCeption Silkworm
Specified Weight 580 grams560 grams
Measured Weight 589 grams583 grams
Measured Width Carcass 50 mm (un-round)52 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread 50 mm51 mm
Measured Height 50 mm (un-round)53 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.0 mm3.8 mm
Measured Casing Thickness Center 1.40 mmNo Data
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyNo Data
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 35 psi / 2.4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results


Rolling Resistance Test Results
Model Small Block EightIkon eXCeption Silkworm
Spin Up Video No VideoNo Video
Inner Tube Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl)Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl)
Rolling Resistance
55 PSI / 3.8 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
45 PSI / 3.1 Bar
Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
35 PSI / 2.4 Bar
30.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00905
33.5 Watts
CRR: 0.01004
Rolling Resistance
25 PSI / 1.7 Bar
35.6 Watts
CRR: 0.01067
38.2 Watts
CRR: 0.01145
All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs.

Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load.

Puncture Resistance Test Results


Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Model Small Block EightIkon eXCeption Silkworm
Total Puncture Score Tread 23 PointsNo Data
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 1.4 mmNo Data
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Static Grip Test Results


Static Grip Test Results (higher is better)
Model Small Block EightIkon eXCeption Silkworm
Wet Grip Average No DataNo Data
Wet Grip Center Members OnlyMembers Only
Wet Grip Edge Members OnlyMembers Only
Measured Knob Height Center 2.5 mm2.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge 4.0 mm3.8 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100
MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Small Block EightIkon eXCeption Silkworm
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Verdict Not RecommendedNot Recommended
Rating 2.0 / 51.0 / 5
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  • Kenda Small Block Eight *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)

Pro Members get 11-point radar charts