Originally Posted by
cudak888
It was the first-ever tire made for hooked-bead rims. I have one nearly NOS (with dryrot) sitting about - I'll take a look at it.
-Kurt
Was the Elan 27X1 1/4" and the Elite 27X1 1/8", or was it the other way around? Anyway, I ran the skinny ones on my "lipped" Super Champions at over 100lbs for years with no problems other than lots of punctures.