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Advantages Of Folding Tires |
Folding tires make a significant difference in handling and ride quality. For
example, there's road rubber that uses special materials and
construction to improve the suppleness of the tire, resulting in a much
smoother ride. And, there are models designed for sky-high pressures
designed to reduce rolling resistance and assist all-out racing
efforts. And all folding tires are lighter for improved climbing and
acceleration.
Carry A Spare
An often-overlooked advantage of these folding road tires is that it's
easy to carry a spare. Folders pack small enough to fit in a seat bag,
jersey pocket or suitcase (when you travel with your bike). This means
that you can easily carry a replacement if you're concerned that one of
your tires is ready to fail.
Easy On And Off
You will also find that folding tires, both road and dirt models, are usually
easier to remove and install. This is because the Kevlar beads are more
flexible and because the tires stretch slightly with use.
Innovations In Off-Road Rubber
Interestingly, the biggest advance in tire technology recently is the advent of
tubeless off-road tires. These still use air, but like car tires, an
airtight seal is formed at the rim to eliminate the need for a tube and
rim strip. Although they usually require the use of a special rim,
these tires are gaining in popularity because you can run lower
pressures than with conventional tires with no risk of pinch flatting.
The soft pressure, combined with a suppleness that results from the
elimination of the friction between the tube and the tire, allows
tubeless knobbies to grip better in corners and provide more suspension
and speed over stutter bumps, roots and rough terrain. Climbing
traction improves a lot, too. And, in the event of a puncture, the
construction of these new tubulars is such that air leaks out slower
than with a conventional tire and tube -- usually slow enough to ride
home. Plus, if you get a flat that releases the air immediately, you
can easily fix the tire by installing a regular tube and inflating as
with normal tires and tubes.
Just ask and we'll be happy to show you the latest in tire technology.
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