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Old tire blues
Jumped on the Raleigh 2 speed to beat the early pandemic closing at our liquor store and thought I'd firm up the front tire and put 55 lbs in it. The wheel started thumping on way home while visually distorting in front of my eyes.
Here's a peek at the cord inside a 50 - 60 year old Dunlop EA1 tire. I deflated it to save the tube, also vintage EA1 size with steel valve. I've actually gotten hundreds of miles out of this tire and will continue to use the rest of my stock as they are NLA. I knew it was cracked a bit but I didn't see the canyon living in there. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e1a52848c1.jpg |
Well, that's tired...
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FIFY :thumb:
Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 21465168)
Old Tire Blues
Jumped on the Raleigh 2 speed To beat the early pan-demic Closin' at the liquor store Thought I'd put 55 lbs in it The wheel started thumpin' Distortin' in front of my eyes 50 - 60 year old Dunlop tire Here's a peek at the cord inside Got those old tire blues Got those old tire blues I deflated it to save it Vintage size with steel stem I've actually got hundreds of miles outta this tire and continue to use the rest of them (They are NLA) Got those old tire blues Got those old tire blues I knew it was cracked but I didn't see the canyon living in there... |
I’d say you got your money’s worth out of those.
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Awesome.
As much as I love Albert Collins and Co, I can hear Troy and Abed rapping that out...nice. |
Originally Posted by SurferRosa
(Post 21465525)
FIFY :thumb:
(True to other sports, but classic): and R.I.P. Richard Wayne. Penniman |
A lot nicer than the pinkish/blood red cord on the Goodyear that recently split apart on my ladies' 51 Sports. Got some footage of it too - have to dig it up tomorrow.
-Kurt |
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