Thread: pics of a Motobecane and question on tire pressure with "lipless" rims
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Old 08-11-11 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueDevil63
Well based on info here I have at least one big problem in that the Paselas I am using are not wire bead. They are foldable. So I have ordered some 27"x1 1/8" nashbar brand clinchers (that were on sale for $13) that have a wire bead. They also have a black sidewall which I think will look better on this bike. I guess we'll see.

This is your problem...... You can't use a foldable tires with those rims, MUST be wire.
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