Awesome riding on the mountain bike this weekend at my favorite park - it felt great to get out there! I will post more about the event in a separate thread but I could tell the difference with my new rear tire. There were a couple of places on the trail where I could feel my rear tire slipping on a root or two, but THIS time the tire caught and held rather than sliding out from beneath me. I love my new Mountain King on the rear! I still need to decide if I will put another on the front or go with a Kenda Nevegals which is supposed to be better for leaves and less stable surfaces albeit it is a heavier tire. It also has a lower cost than the Mountain King...at my riding level it might be best to go with the price but I still need to make my mind up.