[CR]Quality 27" tires...I want some!

(Example: Production Builders:Pogliaghi)

From: <"raleypc@netzero.net">
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:07:37 GMT
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Quality 27" tires...I want some!

...from Rich's original posting:

Here are the quick questions:

1) Do you own and spend enough time riding vintage bikes with 27" rims

such that you would LIKE to see more purchasing choices in tires than

you currently have ??

YES!!

2) If available, would you be interested in buying set(s) of the Gran

Bois tires ?? These tires have been discussed here on the list before,

and reviewed in a recent issue of Bicycle Quarterly. Price point MIGHT

be in the $50-$60 range, based on prices I see for the 700c. models YES!!

3) If your answered YES to question 2 above, CURRENTLY.. how many pair

of such a tire might you be interested in ?? Oh..at least a half a dozen...maybe more!!!

4) If your answered YES to question 2 above, which ONE size would you

like to see? (These are accurate widths): (choose ONE) a) 25 mm b) 29 mm c) 31 mm

First choice would be 31 mm (for my Jack Taylors)...but I would REALLY l ike some 25 mm ones for my RRA's too!!!!

This is a great idea. I hope there is enough demand to make it happen. The currently available tires in 27" are okay (I am pretty sure I have t ried them all) but none can compare with the Grand Bois or Veloflex Pave
   tires in 700C....no...not even close. Paul Raley Leonardtown MD