Why are bike tires getting so expensive?
04-01-23, 09:07 PM
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04-01-23, 09:21 PM
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No matter where you're at... There you are... Δf:=f(1/2)-f(-1/2)
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04-01-23, 09:36 PM
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Here they are for under $83 each (cd) with free shipping, which is about $122 US for the pair. And that's for the SG2 version, which is the more expensive option.
Apparently you overpaid.
Apparently you overpaid.
Yeah, they're on sale, but that site has good tires on sale constantly. The idea that a tire like this pushes $100 is just not true.
WTB Raddler TCS 700c Gravel Tire at WesternBikeworks
04-01-23, 10:08 PM
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04-01-23, 10:45 PM
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Why are things normal? I cannot understand the normalcy. I mean stuff over time getting hit with inflation like every other product in the world has experienced over the years...who does that?
Good anything will cost money it is just the facts of life, Rudy! Also over a given period of time eventually those prices will go up and sometimes will inflate higher with shortages or global events and on rare occasions prices will settle for a few years and even rarer go down but usually that comes from the technology becoming more widespread and easy to manufacture and maybe less of a going down and more settling.
Good anything will cost money it is just the facts of life, Rudy! Also over a given period of time eventually those prices will go up and sometimes will inflate higher with shortages or global events and on rare occasions prices will settle for a few years and even rarer go down but usually that comes from the technology becoming more widespread and easy to manufacture and maybe less of a going down and more settling.
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04-02-23, 03:04 AM
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Here they are for under $83 each (cd) with free shipping, which is about $122 US for the pair. And that's for the SG2 version, which is the more expensive option.
Apparently you overpaid.
Apparently you overpaid.
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04-02-23, 04:14 AM
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Continental GP5000s are expensive enough for me. I certainly wouldn't buy anything more expensive than that, but given that they're light, fast, and durable, a decently high price tag is to be expected.
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04-02-23, 05:46 AM
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04-02-23, 06:10 AM
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I can get cheap rollers for mine under $50
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Zeetex-ZT...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Zeetex-ZT...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
04-02-23, 06:28 AM
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High quality items had always a high price tag whether it is concerning tires, frames,wheels, headsets, pedals and transmission stuff.
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04-02-23, 06:36 AM
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I can get cheap rollers for mine under $50
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Zeetex-ZT...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Zeetex-ZT...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
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04-02-23, 06:37 AM
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If 26 or 28mm tubeless are of interest, excel has two packs of Pirelli P- zero for $98. I got some 28mm several months ago. I'd buy more, but I've bought too many in the past and had some rot before they got used. I removed a Michelin tubeless that had cracks at the tread/side wall transition. I've got enough for at least two years. I've got two bikes running 25mm IW hookless rims with 28mm tires that measure 31mm installed - the same as the outside rim width.
https://www.excelsports.com/pirelli-...ss-tire-2-pack
https://www.excelsports.com/pirelli-...ss-tire-2-pack
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04-02-23, 07:00 AM
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Your paying for technology, advanced materials, advertising, etc etc etc
Same as in the "olden days"
Back in the 90's??? I paid $75 for Vittoria Corsa CX sewups...
Don't want to pay that much...buy less expensive tires...
A comparable vehicle tire is far more expensive...don't compare apples to oranges.
Same as in the "olden days"
Back in the 90's??? I paid $75 for Vittoria Corsa CX sewups...
Don't want to pay that much...buy less expensive tires...
A comparable vehicle tire is far more expensive...don't compare apples to oranges.
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04-02-23, 07:01 AM
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if you have ‘never purchased anything online“, then that explains why you are so clueless about Amazon’s shipping speed. You should try it sometime.
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04-02-23, 07:12 AM
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04-02-23, 07:15 AM
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04-02-23, 07:18 AM
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I, too, like buying from an LBS when I can, but I understand that often (not always) means no discount from MSRP. But I don't then complain about prices since I am choosing to pay more.
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04-02-23, 07:23 AM
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And $58 at Western Bike Works for the non-SGS and $68 for the SGS.
Yeah, they're on sale, but that site has good tires on sale constantly. The idea that a tire like this pushes $100 is just not true.
WTB Raddler TCS 700c Gravel Tire at WesternBikeworks
Yeah, they're on sale, but that site has good tires on sale constantly. The idea that a tire like this pushes $100 is just not true.
WTB Raddler TCS 700c Gravel Tire at WesternBikeworks
04-02-23, 07:24 AM
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I get and appreciate this. There are many things I do this with as long as the prices are within reason. However, if I can order tires online, and get them in about 3 days and save $100, yea, I will be doing that.
04-02-23, 07:25 AM
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Yet ironically it's WesternBikeWorks' sister site (BTD) where the OP's originally found $100+ examples reside (post #24). A bit odd in that one of his examples (Conti TT 5k) the tire is being evidently listed at 20% above MSRP and about 60% over what was shown by Koyote available at backcountry.
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04-02-23, 07:29 AM
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Last time I bought tires for my truck, they were $800 and those were on sale as normally they are $265 each. Sad thing is, my wife's car tires are more expensive, luckily she only drive about 5k a yr, so they last a long time.
04-02-23, 07:33 AM
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Yea my son was looking at a low milage used car as his 2004 Honda Civic was needing replacing. He ended up buying new as he got a better deal than buying used.
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04-02-23, 07:41 AM
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Last bike tires I purchased were Schwalbe Marathons 47-622 for my 29er.
$86 for a pair April 2022 on ebay from a San Diego area bike shop.
Amazon has the same tire/size for $48 a pair today.
$86 for a pair April 2022 on ebay from a San Diego area bike shop.
Amazon has the same tire/size for $48 a pair today.
04-02-23, 07:49 AM
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A quick look at prices from Chain Reaction, in-stock road tyres range from £8 (Michelin Dynamic Classic) to £90 (Pirelli P-Zero Tubular). Most expensive tubeless are £75 (Vittoria Corsa Speed G2.0).
In general, tubeless tyres tend to be in the premium category. The real cheap junk is rarely (if ever) tubeless specific. There are tyres to suit all budgets and more choice than ever before.
In general, tubeless tyres tend to be in the premium category. The real cheap junk is rarely (if ever) tubeless specific. There are tyres to suit all budgets and more choice than ever before.