Road Bike Tyres
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vickster
Legendary Member
Not much, just how they are packaged. Wired non folding tend to be cheaper, less convenient to carry/store?
Some think folding are easier to fit, others find the opposite
I tend to go for folding when on special, just because they are smaller I guess
Better to focus on getting the best tyre for your budget rather than how they come packaged
Some think folding are easier to fit, others find the opposite
I tend to go for folding when on special, just because they are smaller I guess
Better to focus on getting the best tyre for your budget rather than how they come packaged
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
I find the folding ones easier to get on and off , handy when changing a puncture at the side of the road , worth a couple of extra quid imho.
T.M.H.N.E.T
Rainbows aren't just for world champions
- Location
- Northern Ireland
Folding tyres literally fold up so take up less space than a wire beaded tyre.
Generally wire beaded tyres will be cheaper
Generally wire beaded tyres will be cheaper
Racing roadkill
Guru
If you're comparing like for like, then yes, the folding bead tyres offer the same protection as their wired bead counterparts. The biggest advantages to the folding beads ( for me anyway) is that you can carry folding bead tyres with you on a ride, and not look like a 1900's TDF rider. They are easier to get back on the rim, if the puncture fairy comes calling as well.
Tom B
Guru
- Location
- Lancashire
I just can't do it... Folding tyres just ain't right, can't bring myself to buy them!
A few months ago I did about 12 miles carrying a couple of wire bead mtb tyres across my shoulders/chest/back... Was bloody hard work.
I was contemplating carrying a new wheel the same distance last week but just couldn't figure out how I'd make it pain free.
A few months ago I did about 12 miles carrying a couple of wire bead mtb tyres across my shoulders/chest/back... Was bloody hard work.
I was contemplating carrying a new wheel the same distance last week but just couldn't figure out how I'd make it pain free.
Citius
Guest
Folding tyres are lighter, because they replace a wire bead with an aramid bead. In every other respect, they are identical to their non-folding counterparts. Millions of riders routinely ride on folding tyres every day. This really is a non-issue.
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Tom B
Guru
- Location
- Lancashire
Yea i know, I agree, I sit here and think if they're the tyres I want, I'll get them... I toddle of the the shop and look at the poor bugers crammed in a box and just cant do it and come away with some wire rimmed jobbies.
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
Dead easy, use a rucksack with a 2 buckle closing system and thread the buckles through the spokes at the 3 and 9 'O' clock positions before snapping them closed. Been carrying wheels to and from my wheelbuilder like that for donkeys years.
Apollonius
Veteran
- Location
- South Staffordshire
You will get over your issues with folding tyres once you try them and find they are lighter, faster and better. I used to feel the same way, so I know.
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
Just a shame they're more expensive than the 'wire' versions.
