Originally Posted by
fietsbob
It all depends on the size... Folding flat Kevlar bead tires make great 3rd tires.
for spares, But a 27" /700c tire can be shall we say Bandsaw blade like reduced in diameter
for travel as well it rolls up in 3rds, by forming ins figure 8 and then into 3 rings.
light skin wall not HD tires .. Kevlar bead or there is A Kevlar puncture protective band
to reduce puncture vulnerability.
have specific tires in mind?
Nothing in mind yet. Was wanting to get Bontragers since I have the Specials now and they have done well. New specials are $25 each and what I like to spend. Not yet sure if they're available in folding kevlar, but I'd bet they would be expensive to ship if they're wire beaded. I'd consider Michelins and Continentals since they are name brand, but do not want colored tires since I read here of some times separating and they look foolish to me anyhow. I'm really focused on FLAT PREVENTION. All else (weight, grip, treadwear, RR) being secondary concerns.
I never ride in the wet/rain since I have no fenders. Although it is for a road bike, I usually stay on the shoulder where there is lots of pea gravel, but I do take it down a grassy/hard pack trail once in a while, but not enough to get a treaded tire. I do take it easy since harming the wheels is possible (or so I've read on the Trek webpage).