I run Kenda Kwic 9s on one of my other bikes, and really like the smooth, fast ride they provide, so when I saw them on sale, there was no hesitation to purchase another set for this bike. I've gotten to where I mostly ride on roads and paths, with a few trails, here and there, so I wanted to change from the typical knobby tires on my hard-tail to ride it more often without concern of unnecessarily wearing down the knobbies. I opted for the CSK tan-walls and not only do the look great, but really changed the feel and performance of my hard-tail...very satisfied customer.