![Help me understand why this "folding tire" is significantly heavier than tubeless, but similar in weight to "rigid" which I assume is wire bead. : r/gravelcycling Help me understand why this "folding tire" is significantly heavier than tubeless, but similar in weight to "rigid" which I assume is wire bead. : r/gravelcycling](https://i.redd.it/f69oi4y21tx81.png)
Help me understand why this "folding tire" is significantly heavier than tubeless, but similar in weight to "rigid" which I assume is wire bead. : r/gravelcycling
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Bike Tire 24 x 2.125 Inch Folding Replacement Bicycle Tire for Beach Cruiser Bike (1 Tire No Tube), Tires - Amazon Canada
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