Originally Posted by
Schwinnsta
I was looking at the Schwalbe Shredda. Available in 404 40 and 44. However, the pricing of the the Folding bead, Liteskin, is three times as much as the wire bead, Performance line. $67 vs $22. Is that justified in terms of performance? I would prefer the Folding, it is lighter, and can fold, but still.
It kinda depends on how expensive money is to you. I don't wear out a lot of tires with several bikes and about 2k miles a year in riding spread over all of them. I only buy folding bead tires and try for the lightest with the tread design I am after. Tire, tube and rim weight have the most leverage against you for accelleration. Taking 4 ounces off the tires has way more impact than 4 ounces off the frame.