Bike tire: what to choose between a flexible bead and a rigid bead?

This type of tire has the characteristic of being heavier. However, it has many followers thanks to the ease of mounting it on the rim. The risk of the rim coming off is also reduced, even if you use your bike in extreme conditions. The rigid nature of the bead keeps the rim in place in the tire despite the pressures. Another special feature of the rigid bead tire is that it is less expensive than the flexible bead tire. It is Par elsewhere, note that the tire inflates more easily. The comfort of use as well as the sturdiness are thus the main advantages of the tire with rigid bead for the bicycle.

Comparison of flexible bead and rigid bead tires

	flexible rod	Rigid rod
Ease of assembly	-	+
Risk of going off the rim	+	-
Robustness	-	+
Reactivity	+	-
Vitesse	+	-
Ease of transport	+	-
Value for money	-	+
Sustainability	-	+
Weight	+	-
adherence	+	-

To summarize :

If you opt for a rigid bead tire, you need a robust and inexpensive tire. Conversely, if you prefer performance, it will be wise to acquire a flexible tire.

If you hesitate, considering the fact that the rear tire absorbs much more shock, it is not uncommon to see a bicycle (mainly mountain bike) mounted in flexible at the front to better steering and stiffer at the rear to absorb more shocks.

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