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Old February 8th 18, 03:02 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
John B.[_3_]
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On Thu, 08 Feb 2018 01:16:54 +0100, Emanuel Berg
wrote:

Maxxis Detonator 23x622 clinchers have Kevlar
wire. Making the tire more straight/strong
and/or lighter while making the bike
more expensive?


Well, replacing some plain old steel wire with an exotic synthetic
material is very likely to increase prices :-) On the other hand the
synthetic's are about ten gm lighter, if that is important.
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John B.

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