Stiff bead strip,

Kevlar Guard protection against punctures.

With integrated suspension: BIG APPLE introduced the balloon bike trend in 2001, establishing the concept of comfort without expensive technology. At that time, the idea was revolutionary. Since then, the trend has been largely confirmed, and there is now a wide selection of balloon bikes surrounding the BIG APPLE.

KevlarGuard: Protection made from Kevlar. It is more durable and therefore safer. The material is significantly more elastic and has low rolling resistance.

Balloon bike: the concept. Balloon bikes are equipped with specially wide tires. They have a natural damping capacity that eliminates the need for often expensive suspension forks. Tests from the Cologne University of Applied Sciences clearly show that balloon bikes have comfort characteristics that are entirely comparable to those of suspended bicycles. Particularly efficient, the amortization is ready for immediate use, which is a real advantage in everyday life. This keeps the bike lightweight and particularly manageable without complicated technology.

Recommendations: For your comfort and safety, we recommend inflating the tire to a pressure of 1.5 to 2.5 bar, depending on the cross-section and load. At this pressure level, the efficiency and damping capacity are maximized. In comparison, a city or trekking bike with 37 mm profile tires only achieves similar rolling resistance values at a pressure of 4 bar.

Structure - Mesh width: 67 TPI

Weight: 650 g.