Wire and folding ???

RandG
RandG Posts: 779
edited January 2013 in MTB beginners
Apart from the obvious difference, what is the difference ?

I know, stupid question but folding seem a lot dearer :?

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    I don't know what's obvious?

    Folding fold and are lighter as they don't have a wire hoop
  • RandG
    RandG Posts: 779
    Which make me ask, why are they dearer ??
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    A steel hoop is cheap, a non stretch fibre isn't so.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    They generally come in better compounds as well.
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  • But mostly because people are willing to pay more, hence they are priced higher!
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  • Newfish
    Newfish Posts: 121
    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.
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    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.
  • A folding tyre also gives you the ability to carry a spare if you wish.
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  • mudsucker
    mudsucker Posts: 730
    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.
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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.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Yes there is. As above.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    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.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Yeah but only really old people use Panaracer. Even my Onza Porcs fold.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    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.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Coz I iz dahn wiv the kidz innit.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    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.