RE: [CR]Was: Tubulars, now: source for period-esque big clinchers...

(Example: Framebuilders:Norman Taylor)

From: "F.W. Faro" <faro@cistron.nl>
To: "'Peter Gilbert'" <Peter@canecreek.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: RE: [CR]Was: Tubulars, now: source for period-esque big clinchers...
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 15:00:21 +0200
Organization: Faro management & advies
In-Reply-To: <E9648DB7E00EC445AFC7CCF63B10D42250B9FE@BLUETAIL.canecrk.local>


Like Deda, Veloflex and Gommitalia have clinchers that come close to tubulars, at least in appearance: black treads, gum sidewalls. I especially like the Veloflex Master in 22 mm. Very supple at high pressures, very light, durable and puncture resistant.

Freek Faro Rotterdam Netherlands

-----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- Van: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] Namens Peter Gilbert Verzonden: maandag 18 juli 2005 14:40 Aan: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Onderwerp: RE: [CR]Was: Tubulars, now: source for period-esque big clinchers...

FYI:

I have been ruining the Deda rubber for a bit and the make a very suitable ( open) clincher, as well as vintage style tubular. Both have provided a great ride and durability.

http://www.dedatre.com

Peter Gilbert Cane Creek Cycling Components Fletcher, NC 800-234-2725 ext: 316

-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of John Thompson Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 12:28 PM Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: Re: [CR]Was: Tubulars, now: source for period-esque big clinchers...

Dale B. Phelps wrote:
> Fast forward to today, I am about ready to finish building up my
> early 60's Cinelli, which came with old yellow-label 27" clinchers.
> It presently has Michelin "Bibsport 25" (27x1") tires, I'd never seen
> these before, and cannot imagine them as anything but more modern.
> What do people do for period-correct-esque large 27" clinchers
> now-a-days - for a riding bike that is?

I use Michelin BibSports on several of my bikes, but they're all old stock from over 20 years ago. Are they still available? I also have a set of 700x18mm Michelin HiLite SuperComp slicks I picked up on closeout someplace many years ago and wish I could find more.

Re: 27" tires... Continental makes a nice 27x1-1/8" gumwall tire that's fairly cheap and durable.

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John (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA