Non folding tyres and transport? tyre sizing help too please.
12-03-09, 04:28 AM
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Non folding tyres and transport? tyre sizing help too please.
Hi guys,
I usually get my tyres from the US/UK and they have been till now 700*23 folding Continental tyres. Now I'm looking at Panaracer Pasela TG [for their tan sidewalls], and the wire bead ones are significantly cheaper. If I order them to a friend, would they fit into his suitcase? Never seen how non folding tyres are packed/shipped.
Thanks for any help.
For non loaded commuting and light touring, would you guys recommend the 26*1.25 0r 1.5? This is for a 54cm LHT.
I usually get my tyres from the US/UK and they have been till now 700*23 folding Continental tyres. Now I'm looking at Panaracer Pasela TG [for their tan sidewalls], and the wire bead ones are significantly cheaper. If I order them to a friend, would they fit into his suitcase? Never seen how non folding tyres are packed/shipped.
Thanks for any help.
For non loaded commuting and light touring, would you guys recommend the 26*1.25 0r 1.5? This is for a 54cm LHT.
12-03-09, 09:00 AM
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Here's Sheldon's article (well, a video clip really) on how to fold a wire bead tire.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html#folding
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https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tires.html#folding
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12-03-09, 10:31 AM
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What Juha said, and 1.25" should be fine unless you're going offroad a lot.
12-03-09, 10:43 AM
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Thanks guys - seen that before but I wanted to know if they are shipped like that? Cant expect a non cycling friend to try that after seeing a video :-)
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The way Sheldon (pbuh) describes how to do it works well. I have folded many wire bead tires with no problems. Though, I don't think a red toe strap is needed. I have used twine and zip ties without an issues.
Edit: oh sorry posted while you were. I have no idea about shipping. I always pick mine up from the LBS I work at.
Edit: oh sorry posted while you were. I have no idea about shipping. I always pick mine up from the LBS I work at.
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