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Main issue with the wire bead for me was they're not supple.
It's surely not the bead material that is affecting the supple-ness of the tyre? More like casing construction. After all, the bead doesn't move during riding (or if it does, it's undesirable).
Or do you mean that wire bead tyres tend to have less supple casing construction in general...
Cupcakes
They're fast in my experience but also heavy. Not noticeable until you hit a hill IMO.
Main issue with the wire bead for me was they're not supple.
I went from 40mm Contact Urbans to 35mm GP Urbans and find the GP Urbans a bit faster and also more comfortable.