KENDA K-1047 Small Block Eight 700x35c Folding Gravel TyreUnleash your speed and conquer diverse terrain with the legendary KENDA K-1047 Small Block Eight, a high-performance gravel tyre engineered for riders who demand acceleration without sacrificing grip. Originally a champion on the cross-country mountain bike circuit, this tyre has been perfectly adapted for the world of gravel cycling, offering a fast, predictable, and exhilarating ride on everything from hardpacked dirt roads to loose gravel and dry cyclocross courses.The Small Block Eight is your ultimate partner for fast-paced adventures. Its design philosophy is centered on providing maximum speed in a straight line and unwavering confidence in the corners. If you´re looking to upgrade your gravel bike for better performance, reduce rolling resistance, and gain a competitive edge, this is the tyre that will transform your ride.Key Benefits:* Incredible Acceleration and Speed: The densely packed, low-profile center knobs create a nearly continuous tread for exceptionally low rolling resistance on hard surfaces. Experience less drag and more forward momentum, allowing you to hold higher speeds with less effort.* All-Condition Versatility: The iconic pattern of eight knobs across the tread provides numerous contact points with the ground, ensuring predictable handling across a wide range of dry to mixed conditions. It excels on hardpack, loose-over-hard terrain, and grassy fields, making it a superb choice for all-around gravel cycling.* Lightweight and Responsive: Featuring a folding bead made from Kevlar, this tyre is significantly lighter than its wire-bead counterparts. This reduction in rotational weight leads to snappier acceleration and a more lively, responsive feel, making your bike feel more agile and easier to climb with.Main Features:* Small Block Eight Tread Design: A legendary pattern featuring eight rows of small, squared-off knobs that provide a perfect balance of straight-line speed and multi-angle grip.* Balanced 60 TPI Casing: The 60 Threads Per Inch casing offers a fantastic blend of durability, puncture resistance, and ride comfort, ensuring the tyre is tough enough for demanding gravel roads while remaining supple enough to absorb vibrations.* Folding Kevlar Bead: The lightweight and flexible Kevlar bead not only reduces overall weight but also makes the tyre easier to install and carry as a spare.Tire 700x35C, 37-622, K-1047, -SMALL BLOCK EIGHT-, 60 TPI, DTC (L3RPRO + Stick-E), Kevlar, black, on card.* Discipline: Gravel cycling, Cyclocross* Wheel Size: 28´´- 700* Tyre Width: 35* ETRTO: 35 - 622* Tyre Type: Clincher* Bead Type: Folding* Casing: 60 TPI