Old 06-11-16 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by The Golden Boy
IIRC, the Suburban had an alloy front rim and steel rear. So while Kool Stop pads in the front- I don't know who makes a good Steel Rim Pad.

I also suggest the tan wall Panaracer Paselas. I'd suggest getting the bigger tires 27 x 1 1/4. Loose Screws also has their "Sand Canyon" tires and they're 27 x 1 3/8". I like those as well.

Because the Suburban is a heavier bike- the more volume inside the tire will be appreciated.

I just use whatever tubes the LBS has.
I never, ever saw a Schwinn with one steel and one aluminum rim. These were always equipped with the Schwinn steel rims. Kool Stop pads work just fine on these.

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