Originally Posted by
rodar y rodar
Hmmm... that is tough. If it`s any consolation, most people around the globe have limited access to them, though not usually THAT bad. Have you asked around at BROL? I know there are several active members from Austrlia. Still a crap shoot, but you never know- might find a loaner only 3000 KM away
Yes posted on BROL and and also a discussion going on at the Australia Cycling Forums but you have given me an idea to ask on the WAHPV mailing list. Not very active these days but worth a shot for sure.
Remember that TEs through the ages have come with just about every wheel size under the sun, so tires will vary accordingly. If you have any choice in the matter, 406 tires are available from 1.25 width to at least 2.0, maybe more. Many riders of 451 wheels lament a total lack of tires wider than 1-3/8, so no matter how much room the frame has they`re rolling skinny. Some of the relatively obscure 24 and 26 inch tires are also limited to skinnies, so take a peek at what tires are available if your rear is anything other than 559 or 622. Calhouns` website is a good place to get a general idea because their tire section is conveniently organized by bead diameter.
Your thoughts are in line with what I have been reading so have pretty much settled on a the idea of a 406 front wheel with a dynamo. I was/am curious about how wide the trye can go with mudguards. By the looks
David Cambon was running 40 mm tyres on his Tour Easy.
Andrew