Re: Schwalbe Raceguard vs. Kevlar guard Big Apple tire performance

[Joe Nelson]

I would also like to know.

The website says the following which isn't very useful as it doesn't claim one to be more puncture resistant than the other:

Kevlar®Guard We have improved the well known Kevlar belt. The protective layer is stronger and safer, but, at the same time, now more flexible. Result: The protection level is higher and rolling resistance lower.
RaceGuard® This belt was developed specially with racing in mind. A synthesis of special india rubber and several layers of nylon fabric offers very effective protection against penetration punctures. There is only a minimal increase in weight and rolling resistance of these tires.

On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 11:45:01 PM UTC, Kelson Kwong wrote:

Hi all,

I happened to order some Big Apple wheels for my new bike, but got shipped the wrong tires. The price was right, but wondering, do people have any opinion about the kevlar version of Big-Apple tires vs. the raceguard versions?

I've read varying reports online, where people think it was a cost-cutting change (that kevlar is more expensive than raceguard --> yet raceguard is $10 more than kevlar in stores). There seems to be a weight difference, but I don't care so much about that...

Any thoughts from anyone?