where to buy NOS tires other than ebay?
02-28-12, 01:16 PM
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where to buy NOS tires other than ebay?
Does anyone know of a website or bikeshop that would have a set of NOS skinwall hutchinson globe trotter tires in 700x28?
02-28-12, 01:37 PM
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The one place I would not buy tires is ebay. I would not be confident that the tires, while NOS, might be very old. Tires do not get better with age.
According to the Hutchinson website, they are not currently making that size.
According to the Hutchinson website, they are not currently making that size.
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Danger Will Robinson Danger...tires deteriorate with age. Danger Will!
Thanks robot, that was a close one! I'll only buy fresh tires from known sources for now on!
Thanks robot, that was a close one! I'll only buy fresh tires from known sources for now on!
02-28-12, 02:50 PM
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Now now, let's not jump down his throat. He might be putting together a show only bike. That's a really small detail though, must be a nice bike.
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Yes.....I suppose he could be.....
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I'm still riding on what appears to be the original gumwalls on my last-summer-acquired '79 Motobecane Super Mirage.
No joke, the gumwall is expectedly weathered but the rubber is doing just great.
No joke, the gumwall is expectedly weathered but the rubber is doing just great.
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I have a set on 2 of my bikes that i ride and none of them are showing any dry rot or cracking only problem are the threads are starting too show from wear and i dont like paselas.
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Older bikeshops are probably your best bet but I can't point you to a specific one. I found some old Schwinn Prologue tires at one.
