Folding tyres???????????

[Mr Noble]

Sure this ones been asked a million times!

Whats the difference?

Just ordered some nobby nics from chair reaction and the reciept e-mail says "folding type" and i'm not sure if I want them or the normal round type??

I have a scott genius and am getting these to offer 1.8" and less rollong resistance as I ride 50% on road and 50% fire trails etc (thetford area too)

Thanks for help.
Greg

[BOR]

AFAIK, folding tyres are similar to normal tyres, but constructed without the metal wire bead that gives a conventional tyre its shape.

They are significantly lighter than beaded tyres and are classed as a premium product. Don't know if there are any other advantages or disavantages. No incompatibility issues, both types should fit, regardless.

[SCOOTERMAN]

IME, much easier to fit and remove!

[vwsurfbum]

also they are meant to be harder to get a pinch flat? (dont agree personally but my brother keeps telling me its true?)

[Mr Noble]

Thanks guys, just had the same told to me.

Look forward to getting them on!

[Stu247]

Folding, ie can be folded and carried as a spare easier!!!, ever seen old pic's of the Tour de France with tyres strung across their bodies.

A bit lighter too, less rotating weight equals quicker excelleration

More expensive the only downside really.

[pawsmcgraw]

I was told by a certain tyre maunfacturer that it refers to the bead of the tyre.Folding tyres have kevlar or some other light weight flexy material as a bead, most others have metal/wire beads.Hence you can't fold a wire bead or traditional tyre.The reason this was developed was weight saving only as it cost more to manufacture but saves heaps on rotational mass.

[Mr Noble]

Been out at Thetford all day on the new "folding" tyres. It became blatantally clear what folding meant as soon as I opened the box

The Nobby nic 1.8" tyres I got have made a huge difference to my bike, its much faster to accelerate and much less tyring to ride. (eta. this may be due to me getting fitter over the last 2 weeks!! Not ridded for 6 months before that)

Definatly worth the £60 investment in a pair if you do a bit of road riding as well as off road.

Greg

Edited by Mr Noble on Sunday 6th April 19:32