Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
I have a 1971 PX10. The bike now has 700x32 clinchers, they fit with a moderate amount of clearance. I have a wheelset for another bike that has 27x1-1/4 tires on it. I'd be willing to test the fit of the 27x1-1/4 tires if you need to know if this tire can fit.
Yes, I'd appreciate you trying out the fit. I had one other bike that had that problem of not being able to get the wheel off without deflating the tire, and it was an aggravation I'd rather not repeat. My concern with this particular bike is that it's running price-wise about the top of what I want to pay, and if I had to invest in another set of wheels it would put me over what I'm willing to shell out. The bike needs a replacement rear derailleur, bar tape, cables, and if I had to change out to 700c then I'd also need to replace tires, as well as a matched set of rims. For me, it's like saying I got a great deal for $300, then find I'm out another $400 for all the replacements. If I could live with the 27's, the minimal amount I'd have to add would be a couple hundred. $400 is just too much, over and above the cost of the bike.