What's the difference between Continental GatorSkin DuraSkin Folding Tire and Continental Gatorskin Wire Bead Road Bike Tire?
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The wire bead tires don't fold. The DuraSkin folders can be carried in a jersey pocket or a saddle bag, while the wire bead tires remain full-size, regardless of whether they're already installed.
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http://www.livestrong.com/article/118592-difference-between-folding-regular-bicycle-tires/
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No; as listed, they are 700x32. From what I've heard, Gatorskins are one of only a few roadbike tires that are offered in a 700x32.
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I believe it was 80 to 102 psi. I sent these things back to the vendor when I could not get even one mounted on my rims (broke a Pauls tire lever!) Cheaply made tires (made in India, I believe), sized too small that almost made me swear off Continental after having used them for many years. I instead purchased a pair of much more expensive Germany made Continental Gator Hardshell tires. Those tires mounted easily, by hand.
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You have to click on the ZT735 description and it should tell you what size TIRES that it fits.The rim size is slightly irrelevant as the tire is what makes up the total diameter and circumference.The cable chain is attached to the tire not the wheel. You can also google tire size - diameter and find the actual diameter for each size tire if needed.
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The product lists only one (1) 27" tire (630mm) typical of older bicycles, and that is the 27 x 1-1/4, which is smaller than 1-1/2 (odd). The 27 x 1-1/4 tire offered on this site is a relatively narrow road/touring tire for older bicycles, such as my 70's-80's Sears' 10-speed. Other models of tires may be size 1-1/8 or 1" (both smaller) or 1-3/8 (wider than 1-1/4, but smaller than 1-1/2). If your bike is a 700-something, it may be better to look for the metric size (if stated). Another website describes 27x1-1/2 as a German (Kriegen) Roadster bike tire, metric size 609mm x 40mm or ISO 40-609 or Franc 650-32. Hope this helps.
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Kevlar tires are foldable and easier to install. They are also much more resistant to flats. Spend the extra money, you won't be disappointed.
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Yes, they are folding bead tires. All Clinchers are beaded, folding tires have Kevlar or Aramid beads, and the non-folding tires have steel wire beads.
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I cannot answer the specific question. I can only say I replaced my Gatorskin folders after 5000 miles on each tire wihtout having a flat. I am now running on Gatorskin folders, hopefully for the next 5000 miles.
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The tires are 26"x 1,9. They are about the size of a standard mountain bike tire. mine cam with Continental double Fighter tires. They have very little tread butt have held up well. continental makes a tire known as Traffic. I had these on another bike I had and they are a great all around tire, a bit bigger, 26"x2,25. Kinda pricy but well worth the money. I will be putting these on my G+ Storm when the tires on it now wear out.
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Really interesting hyperlink article posted by Bruce, from competitvecyclist. Personally I can't get my head around a smaller contact patch on a larger tire, but I'm no one to argue with these guys. I used to ride sportbikes. everything equal (same tire model), we assumed we were getting a larger contact patch, with the larger model. That's why we went for larger tires (same aspect ratio of course). but interesting article!!
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The ThickSlik I am using is a 25C tire and they are bullet proof on my Cannondale 3.0 frame. I ride in New England better known as Pot Hole Heaven. Love these tires for training rides.
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Honestly couldn't tell you 100%. Mine arrived in a large box in their perfect circular shape. The wire bead may be affected if folded over so I'm guessing that's why it was packaged the way it was. Fantastic tire though.
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I installed a pair of these 26x1.75 tires on my 26 inch comfort/commuter bike. Installed and inflated, the widest part of the tire measures 48mm or 1.88 inches wide. That was a surprise because Continental tires have a reputation for being narrower than the label width.
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The 1.5 size offered in this tire is fairly narrow, too small for some wider rims on beach cruisers (1.75-2.125); 1.75 is narrower than a typical mountain bike tire (1.9-2.0). It is odd that a tire would have two sizes 1.5 and 1.95 at the same time; usually that is reserved for other components (tubes, liners, rims) that fit a range of "different" tires. For example, I've seen a "Presta" Mountain Bike Tire Tube listed on eBay sized at 26x1.5/26x1.95, but those are tubes, not tires. Hope this helps.
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This tire was put on the rear of my 1200 Sportster. It was mounted on a mag rim that is tubeless. Why spend the extra money for tubes, they are made for tubeless. So far very happy with this tire, great handling.
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folding bead tire. I have all good things to say about this tire and I use it as a tubeless setup although it is not officially UST.
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No; as listed, they are 700x32.From what I've heard, Gatorskins are one of only a few roadbike tires that are offered in a 700x32.