Wire and folding ???
RandG
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Apart from the obvious difference, what is the difference ?
I know, stupid question but folding seem a lot dearer :?
I know, stupid question but folding seem a lot dearer :?
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I don't know what's obvious?
Folding fold and are lighter as they don't have a wire hoop0 -
Which make me ask, why are they dearer ??0
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A steel hoop is cheap, a non stretch fibre isn't so.0
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They generally come in better compounds as well.I don't do smileys.
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But mostly because people are willing to pay more, hence they are priced higher!My biggest fear is that should I crash, burn and die, my Wife would sell my stuff based upon what I told her I paid for it.0
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I had been wondering the same. Just out of interest though. Which one is better? Or are there too many variables to sway it one way or the other.0
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Better compound is better for grip over longevity. Folding is lighter and they are better for transporting off the bike. You spend money buying light wheels so why furnish then with overly heavy tyres as all things equal they'll be lighter.0
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A folding tyre also gives you the ability to carry a spare if you wish.Statistically, Six Out Of Seven Dwarves Aren't Happy0
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Folding tyres have kevlar beads as instead of a wire bead. Therefore folding tyres are lighter and much easier to get on and off your rims and they fold up instead of being rigid so they do fold up. Downside being they cost much more.Bikes are OK, I guess... :-)
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If you're worried about weight, go with folding. If you'd prefer to spend the cash on a few pints, or some other bling for your bike, go with wired. Otherwise there really isn't any difference as far as the average rider is concerned.0
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Yes there is. As above.I don't do smileys.
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Only on some, other manufacturers make it clear they use the same compund on both, such as Panaracer.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Yeah but only really old people use Panaracer. Even my Onza Porcs fold.I don't do smileys.
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So why aren't you on Panaracers Co-old-dad? ;-)Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Coz I iz dahn wiv the kidz innit.I don't do smileys.
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Darn on the ground coz' you fallen off again is what I heard! Had you been on Panaracers you'd still be black bit down.... ;-)Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0