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In keeping up with his “extreme” reputation, Hans
named his tire the Telonix after the legendary Laguna Rads
downhill course/trail/race. The RADS are an infamous,
underground biking club, that has been around for about a
quarter century in Southern California. For 22 years the
Rads have organized the oldest standing downhill race in the
world, the Leaping Lizard, on the legendary Telonix trail.
The Telonix is a steep but diverse course that includes
every element of a world class track. Kenda’s Legends have
participated in it - Hans has won it (again in 2006), Tomac
has raced it, Lopes has also won it several times and EC
trains on it. But don’t ever expect to see a race flyer on
it, it’s an invitation-only event conducted without race
organizers or press-coverage.
Given the scope of this race and the varying
terrain Hans rides, a versatile tire is needed. One that can
go uphill just as fast as downhill. The Telonix is just
that. Taller and longer center knobs provide uphill grip and
soft gradual ramp at the front provides downhill speed. The
“H” shaped side knobs not only provide aggressive cornering
bite, but also pay homage to the man himself. Its an
all-round tire that works for all styles of riding,
depending on the size of the tire and its compound it can be
used for XC, Downhill, Freeride and Trials and everything in
between.
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Downhill (DH) wire bead version offers
2-ply construction and Stick-E Compound for extra grip
and slower rebound
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Cross Country (XC) folding bead version
features single ply construction and Dual Tread Compound
(DTC) for greater tread life and excellent cornering
grip
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