Tyres - folding or rigid?

FSR_XC

What are the advantages of ta folding tyre over a standard rigid?

At the moment it seems they are normally lighter in weight, but up to a 3rd more than the equivalent rigid.

I imagine they are easier to fit & remove????

Is it really worth getting a folding tyre?


Also:
How does a Vittoria Rubino compare to a Specialized Mondo pro?

Vivid

FSR_XC wrote:

What are the advantages of ta folding tyre over a standard rigid?

At the moment it seems they are normally lighter in weight, but up to a 3rd more than the equivalent rigid.

I imagine they are easier to fit & remove????

Is it really worth getting a folding tyre?


Also:
How does a Vittoria Rubino compare to a Specialized Mondo pro?

While most beads are steel, some tires use Kevlar ® cord instead. Using Kevlar ® for this purpose typically saves about 50 grams (2 ounces) per tire. Since Kevlar ® is much more flexible than steel, tires with Kevlar ® beads can be folded up compactly, which is convenient for touring or other applications where it may be advisable to carry a spare tire.

Taken from Sheldon Brown

Petromyzon

IMO one of the cheapest ways to improve the performance of your steed. 100g off the perimeter of each wheel may actually be noticeable when you ride, unlike many other upgrades you can make. Kevlar-beaded tyres also tend to have other high-end features like the best rubber and puncture protection layers (in terms of performance for a given weight, not absolute resistance necessarily). Definitely worth the investment.

Mettan

FSR_XC wrote:

What are the advantages of ta folding tyre over a standard rigid?

At the moment it seems they are normally lighter in weight, but up to a 3rd more than the equivalent rigid.

I imagine they are easier to fit & remove????

Is it really worth getting a folding tyre?


Also:
How does a Vittoria Rubino compare to a Specialized Mondo pro?

If you're thinking of the Rubino's make sure it's the Rubino Pro folding that you get - they're noticeably better than the cheaper standard Rubino's.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Vitto ... 360010640/

John C.

FSR_XC wrote:

What are the advantages of ta folding tyre over a standard rigid?



I imagine they are easier to fit & remove????

I find them a pig to fit. having said that I carry one with me folded up in my rack bag, I couldn't do that with a normal tyre

giant_man

I don't think I would buy a rigid tyre now. I've always gone for a folding - take less room up when not on the bike too! And fine for fitting.

aracer

The other issue you have to bear in mind is that seemingly identical tyres apart from the bead material may actually have an inferior (coarser weave) construction in the heavier version, which will make far more difference to performance than 50g.

FSR_XC

Thanks for the responses. Looks like folding is the way to go.

Re: what I am looking at - How does a Vittoria Rubino 'pro' compare to a Specialized Mondo pro?

Budget dictates I can spend around £15 and the Vittoria Rubino looks pretty good value.

I can't find any quotes for the weight of the Mondo either. Any ideas?

giant_man

The Mondo Pro weighs 219g compared to 210g for the Vittoria.

FSR_XC

Might be worth sticking with the Mondo's then.

andrewgturnbull

FSR_XC wrote:

Thanks for the responses. Looks like folding is the way to go.

Re: what I am looking at - How does a Vittoria Rubino 'pro' compare to a Specialized Mondo pro?

Budget dictates I can spend around £15 and the Vittoria Rubino looks pretty good value.

I can't find any quotes for the weight of the Mondo either. Any ideas?

HI there.

Folding tyres are generally more expensive because the better tyres generally come as folding tyres!

For £15 I'd scan ebay for Michelin Pro Race 2 - still excellent tyres.

Cheers, Andy