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Old 03-18-19, 10:35 PM
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Color doesn't matter on zoomie modern bikes. Now C&V is different.

BITD, tire sidewalls distinguished between European/Japanese lugged frame derailleur equipped bikes and cheap department store gas pipe clunkers.

We stocked 20-30 different sizes of clinchers from 12" to the 28" x 1 1/2" beasts used on Raleigh DL-1 and similar rod braked bikes.

Once we got in some "Di Yung" brand 26" Korean made tires. How appropriate!

I have black sidewall tires on several of my bikes that came with them. Since they're riders and not for show plus the tires ride nice, I haven't changed them.

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