Folding vs non folding tire
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 424
Bikes: 2020 Veego 750, 2011 Specialized Roubaix Elite, 08 Trek 7200, Very Old Schwinn Cruiser
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
Folding vs non folding tire
I went to my LBS yesterday to buy a pair of Conti Ultra Gatorskins for my wife's bike.
They were out of the regular wire non folding tires.
The sales guy told me that the folding Conti's were essentially the same and I would not see or feel any difference between the two types.
What do you guys think? I have not installed these yet. I would like to know what the difference between the two types of tires is?
Thanks
They were out of the regular wire non folding tires.
The sales guy told me that the folding Conti's were essentially the same and I would not see or feel any difference between the two types.
What do you guys think? I have not installed these yet. I would like to know what the difference between the two types of tires is?
Thanks
#2
Senior Member
It the difference between a wire bead and kevlar or other aramid material. No personal experience but I'm with the LBS guy,you shouldn't feel any difference.
#3
Banned.
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Upland Ca
Posts: 19,895
Bikes: Lemond Chambery/Cannondale R-900/Trek 8000 MTB/Burley Duet tandem
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
3 Posts
I've ridden both and don't feel a dern difference, other than price. Some claim that the folding version is lighter and one will feel a big difference in speed, didn't happen for me, they feel the same.
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 11,375
Bikes: '08 Surly Cross-Check, 2011 Redline Conquest Pro, 2012 Spesh FSR Comp EVO, 2015 Trek Domane 6.2 disc
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
6 Posts
The folding version is lighter; but I'm with Beanz in not realizing any speed increase. I buy folding tires because I need to pack a spare tire for long unsupported rides, not for any massive weight or speed differences.
__________________
"I feel like my world was classier before I found cyclocross."
- Mandi M.
"I feel like my world was classier before I found cyclocross."
- Mandi M.
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 628
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Yeah, the real benefit is you can carry one with you as a spare. You dont want to hang a beaded one over your shoulder on a ride.
#7
Senior Member
The folding ones are easier to buy online. Check prices and availability on probikekit.com for continental tires. Typically much cheaper then the lbs for what they have in stock.
#8
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 424
Bikes: 2020 Veego 750, 2011 Specialized Roubaix Elite, 08 Trek 7200, Very Old Schwinn Cruiser
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
Ok thanks guys.
I will install these on my wife's bike.
This is a replacement for the stock tires that came with her Sequoia.
I will install these on my wife's bike.
This is a replacement for the stock tires that came with her Sequoia.
#9
Senior Member
Wire beaded tires fold. Not as compactly as folding bead, but good enough for many purposes. It requires some care; they fold the same way that band saw blades do, for those who know how to fold those. There are nay number of videos showing how to do it, too.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dirt Farmer
General Cycling Discussion
16
05-03-17 09:48 AM