Eric,
Based upon the many bikes that I saw, tire size was all over the map. I elected to run 700x37 for a more comfortable ride. Tire pressure was at 70 lbs. I would not recommend going below a 700x32. The white roads have rocks, loose gravel ruts and pot holes so wheel strength was important too. I ran on an old set of Phil Wood/Mavic with 36/40 spoke count. I would run the same set again. How fast can you go? Depends on your motor. My hands were feeling numb after a while on the white roads so pad your handlebars. Downhill on the white roads with a switch back can be tricky considering the rocks and ruts.
The bike will take a beating at the end of the day so make certain that everything is right and tight.
Mike Schmidt Stirling, NJ USA Third Rock From the Sun
On 10/5/06 5:09 PM, "Eric Meddaugh" <eric.m@rocketmail.com> wrote:
> Hail the returning Heros of L'Eroica! I'm sure the rest of us were all with
> you in spirit if not in the flesh. Personally, I'm jealous & would've love
> d to have been there. Loved all the pics and reports, keep 'em coming pleas
> e.=0A=0AOne question: What tires did you use and would you switch to someth
> ing different? These are all pre 1980 bikes so I'm assuming there were most
> ly race or touring style bikes? Would a wider tire have worked better or ma
> de any difference at all? How fast can you go on those white roads anyway?
> OK, that's more than one question - I'll stop now...=0A=0AEric Meddaugh=0A(
> at work in rainy) Palo Alto, CA=0A =0A