Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
Reload this Page >

Folding vs non folding tire

Notices
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) Looking to lose that spare tire? Ideal weight 200+? Frustrated being a large cyclist in a sport geared for the ultra-light? Learn about the bikes and parts that can take the abuse of a heavier cyclist, how to keep your body going while losing the weight, and get support from others who've been successful.

Folding vs non folding tire

Old 07-17-10, 07:14 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
jgjulio's Avatar
 
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
jgjulio is offline  
Old 07-17-10, 08:01 AM
  #2  
XR2
Senior Member
 
XR2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Back in the hills again
Posts: 1,000

Bikes: 88 Bridgestone T700

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Liked 2 Times in 1 Post
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.
XR2 is offline  
Old 07-17-10, 08:44 AM
  #3  
Banned.
 
Mr. Beanz's Avatar
 
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.
Mr. Beanz is offline  
Old 07-17-10, 09:13 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
CliftonGK1's Avatar
 
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
Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz
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.
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.
CliftonGK1 is offline  
Old 07-17-10, 09:18 AM
  #5  
Banned.
 
Mr. Beanz's Avatar
 
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
Originally Posted by CliftonGK1
The folding version is lighter;


I meant because of the lighter weight, some say they are faster. Wow, one must really watch the way he words things around here.
Mr. Beanz is offline  
Old 07-17-10, 09:38 AM
  #6  
gbg
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
Originally Posted by CliftonGK1
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.
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.
gbg is offline  
Old 07-17-10, 10:06 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: DFW
Posts: 1,556
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 24 Post(s)
Liked 597 Times in 105 Posts
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.
hammond9705 is offline  
Old 07-17-10, 01:31 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
jgjulio's Avatar
 
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.
jgjulio is offline  
Old 07-17-10, 07:46 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,428
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 32 Post(s)
Liked 18 Times in 14 Posts
Originally Posted by gbg
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.
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.
dscheidt is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dirt Farmer
General Cycling Discussion
16
05-03-17 09:48 AM
CrankAndYank
Road Cycling
34
04-23-13 04:46 PM
downwinded
Commuting
28
03-20-13 06:39 PM
dignandag
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
17
06-01-11 09:58 AM
chainstrainer
Recumbent
2
05-17-10 04:24 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.