Kenda's mud/soft surface tire from the John Tomac collection The King of Traction 26 x 2.10 delivers on its name--in the right conditions. Available in 1.80, 2.10 and 2.35 widths, the mid size is the most versatile. Good air volume while still being narrow enough to punch through the surface slop to find solid ground underneath. The tall tread--especially on the edges-- creates a flat-top profile with plenty of grip for control. I found the larger 2.35 KOT with its even taller tread to be truly scary on harder wet terrain when mounted on narrowish rims (24mm). This is not an issue with the 2.10 version. The dual compound rubber provides reasonable grip on roots and rocks but this tire is at its best when the going gets wet, deep and sloppy.

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After 30 years on the wet side of Oregon mtbtires.com has relocated its World Headquarters to the dry side in North Central Washington. New trails, new soils, new challenges. I still hope to travel and be able to use my beloved mud tires on the winter trails where I honed my riding skills. Mainly, I will be dealing with more rocks and sand. Still plenty of summer hardpack and lots of long mountain trails. I grew up in NCW and love the high desert and ponderosa pine forests.

Winter riding is more limited because of snow but in this mild year I have made several trips into the Columbia Basin to explore the Ancient Lake area, which was new to me. A fun time with near-perfect trail conditions. Recent rains firmed up the ground without making it mucky. Great traction for the steep pitches, which would be very difficult if loose. The underlying geology is volcanic. Basalt is everywhere. Loose fist sized and larger rocks mixed with knife-edged embedded rock to keep you on your toes as you twitch through the sage brush. Wonderful fun!

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