Possible replacements for the
Knard 27tpi Tire
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The Knard is of a slightly different ilk. Available in 2 sizes for loads of extra-wide fun. The 29x3" tire is designed around the Krampus and an extra wide 29" rim like the Rabbit Hole. This is not just a 29" tire, though, it's 29plus, so dubbed because the larger diameter smooths uneven ground, the increased volume adds a bit of ''suspension'', the width increases traction, and the sheer size holds speed well. Singletrack beware. Bushes, prepare to be whacked. The 29" Knard is designed to work best with our 50mm Rabbit Hole rim and Krampus frame, but will also play nicely with rims down to about 35mm. Your frame must have clearance!
The same tread is also available in a 26x3.8" casing. The tread consists of closely spaced blocks designed to grab terrain and hold it hostage until it''s done with it. Made on the same casing as Surly''s Nate and Larry tires, these tires occupy a unique place in the line-up: fast fat tires.
The Knard''s block tread has been carefully researched, designed, and tested. The profile is shaped just slightly eggy to maximize traction on corners while keeping rolling resistance low on straightaways, with an unnoticeable transition between the two. The casing provides a malleable but firm platform, surprisingly adjustable by adding or releasing a pound or two of air pressure. All of which allow a unique balance of inertia, traction and float.
- Both tires feature a 27tpi casing and steel bead
- These are wide tires! Make sure your frame is designed to use these fatties!
Specifications
Customer Questions
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Maximum tire pressure for Surly Knard tires for street use?..
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Hi, does the rim need to be 35mm id or od? My rims are 35 outer but only 30mm inner?
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Can the 3 in tire be mounted on. Stock bicycle rims
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Will the 29 x 3 fit on the salsa fargo?
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Which tire is more resistant to sidewall tears etc. 120 or 27?
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Can I use this tire with a niner carbon fork and a stan's wheel? Running a niner SIR9
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can I run the 26x3.8 on a 559x29.5 Rhyno lite?
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what is the weight capacity
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how wide are they on 80 mm fat rims ?
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anwered by: mlewis
We've not mounted these up on that size rim yet, so I wouldn't be able to give you an accurate measurement.
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what is the weight for each of the Knard 26x3.8 tires(27,120TPI)?
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anwered by: canteau
The 27tpi tires are in the 1500g range and the 120tpi are around 1300g. Because of the size of the fat bikes tires, they vary in weight up to 150g tire to tire.
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whats the difference between 27tpi and 120tpi
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The 120tpi tire has a higher thread count which is going to make the tire roll smoother, flatten out more evenly at low air pressure and it is a bit lighter.
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Customer Reviews
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A GuestLove this tire. Relatively light, low rolling resistance, it's perfect for those gavel roads and gravel grinder races.
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zechardanLots of rubber, but surprisingly easy to get it rolling. This tire carries lots of momentum and really shines at high speeds. Grips like velcro. At 15psi, it gobbles up bumps, lumps, roots and rocks. Giddy up!
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A GuestVery glad I bought this tire. Much quieter then original Surly.