Originally Posted by GeraldChan
I'm still fairly new to the forum but I have noticed that there is a rabid hatred of new tech on our classic rides, such as brake lever shifters and splash tape, but most bikes pictured on this sub-forum are running clinchers (even the early 70's bikes which all came with tubulars).
I'm not trying to start a flame war but is this some kind of double standard? Someone please explain.
BTW, you probably already guessed that I am a fan of glued on tires but even I have a set of clincher wheels for each of my bikes to use in the winter months. Gerry
I bought a 1972 Flandria off the show room floor which came equipped with Saminox alloy clinchers. I have a 1978 Paramount, completely stock original, that came equipped with Weinmann clinchers. An early 70's Azuki-clinchers; I could go on.......