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Old 01-04-11 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BruceMetras
Where did you find them cheap? .. the folding S-spec seems to run $30+ and up ..
Niagara cycle has them on clearance (both on their site and on Amazon) for $27.72. Not as cheap as the $12 Maxxis Miracles at Danscomp, but between the thread count, the psi rating, the product description, and Tioga's reputation (from the discontinued Comp Pools) I'm expecting the S-spec Powerbands to be comparable in suppleness to Schwalbe's folding tires which cost more like $50.

Sure the Intense Micro Knobbys are a little cheaper but I decided to try the Powerbands while they're on sale. The other fat folding BMX tires with high psi ratings have reputations for stiffness (Suelo even brags about it) and the MiniTS, while also affordable, aren't going to help me wear out my steel beaded Big Apples in front.

Also, if you're looking for deals on tires Calhouncycle.com is having their annual $2 flat rate shipping sale. Unfortunately they don't carry any cheap folding tires in ISO406.

Originally Posted by jur
I used a Maxxis DTH 20x1.75 foldable on my NZ tour.
How did you find them? Not too stiff? Puncture prone/proof?

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