Fat Hard Slick for 27" steel wheels
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Fat Hard Slick for 27" steel wheels
Got a '70s era 10 speed and would like to replace the stock style tire with a modern fat hard slick for commuting and other road riding. Any suggestions?
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Perhaps something from Panaracer of Continental. If you want to spend the time, the New York Times, of all places, had a blurb on 5 high quality 27 X 1 1/4 tires about 3 to 6 months ago.
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Schwalbe Marathon... I sold a ton of these this summer to folks who were bringing their old 27 inch wheeled bikes back to life and folks were most pleased.
I also like Contis a great deal.
I also like Contis a great deal.
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I've had good luck with the Forte GT2/k from Performance. Makes a great commuter tire and you can pick them up on sale for well under $15.
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The title of this thread should ensure that BF C&V gets some hits when Google is used for what Google is usually used for.
Oh, and I second the Schwalbe recommendation; though the Marathon probably has enough of a tread to keep it out of the "slick" category.
Oh, and I second the Schwalbe recommendation; though the Marathon probably has enough of a tread to keep it out of the "slick" category.
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Steel wheels? Convert to alloy 700C and you'll get a better tire selection and an improved ride. You could go with Schwalbe Marathon Racer or Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tires. Both are good for commuting and all around riding.
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I'm running Seca Serfas FPS, 110 psi, 27 x1-1/4 on my Trek 400. They have been very durable for about a thousand miles so far. Very close to a slick, I think I paid 19.95 each for them. I'm sure they'd be cheaper on line though.