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Old 02-01-07 | 01:10 AM
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gum colored tires

im looking for some old-school looking gum colored tires, anyone have any ideas
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Old 02-01-07 | 01:12 AM
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Old 02-01-07 | 01:13 AM
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I roll on a cheap ass Duro "Speedy Arrow" in back. it's a pos. The Bontrager Select Kevlar up front is better. both 700*25.
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Old 02-01-07 | 01:13 AM
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Old 02-01-07 | 01:31 AM
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Yellow Jersey has gum colored tubulars.
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Old 02-01-07 | 01:39 AM
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What kind of gum are we talkin'? Bubblelicious or Spearmint?
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Old 02-01-07 | 02:09 AM
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nashbar had vredestein ricorso's with a gum wall 700x23 for cheap they were 5bucks around the holidays

soma also has a gumwall tire now
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Old 02-01-07 | 03:04 AM
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Bikes: Pace RC200 SS, Whyte 46, Cove Stiffee, 80's Peugeot Track Bike, Look 555

Vredestein Fortezza Track are nice and quite cheap for a folding handmade tyre...£13 over here.
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Old 02-01-07 | 03:24 AM
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vredestein made a track tire that was all gum. i've only been able to find them on one mailorder place and they were charging like $40 to ship a pair so i passed.

DaSy... PM me if you want to buy and ship a pair for me.
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Old 02-01-07 | 05:41 AM
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Parker International in the UK do them for £13.95 each, and a flat rate shipping cost of £15 to the States and to be honest, I probably couldn't pack and ship them myself for that money.
Here's a link...........Fortezza Track
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Old 02-01-07 | 05:48 AM
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Bikes: Pace RC200 SS, Whyte 46, Cove Stiffee, 80's Peugeot Track Bike, Look 555

Here's a pic of them on my Peugeot Track bike, the dark ring around them is where they have been ridden on my aluminium rollers.
I got them from Parkers and can vouch for them being a reputable company to deal with.


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Old 02-01-07 | 06:29 AM
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yeah... thats they place i saw them.... £15 = $30 to ship. way too much unless i order a couple pairs... i may give in as i love the look.
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Old 02-01-07 | 06:49 AM
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Worldclass Cycles also has those Vredestein Fortezza Piste clinchers listed on their site for $38.50ea - you get free tubes and free shipping if you buy two or more.

https://www.worldclasscycles.com/clincher-tires2.htm
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Old 02-01-07 | 07:00 AM
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Bikes: Pace RC200 SS, Whyte 46, Cove Stiffee, 80's Peugeot Track Bike, Look 555

Christ, is that the £/$ exchange rate nowadays! Oh yeah, just checked and it's 1.97 to the pound.

Also had a look at shipping quotes and I can't find anything under about 50 quid, these companies are mentalists!
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Old 02-01-07 | 07:03 AM
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Yep the dollar is worthless against the pound. If you are from the UK, you should visit the states and enjoy yourself. It will cost you nothing.
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Old 02-01-07 | 07:43 AM
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nyc has been overrun with people from the UK on shopping sprees
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Old 02-01-07 | 07:53 AM
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Off topic, but:

That Peugeot is RADTASTIC! A fine pedalcycle, indeed, sir.
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Old 02-01-07 | 09:00 AM
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Bikes: Pace RC200 SS, Whyte 46, Cove Stiffee, 80's Peugeot Track Bike, Look 555

To be honest, the price we pay for just about everything over here, a trip to anywhere seems like playtime.

Veggiemafia: thanks, it's probably gonna get it's first outing on the track tonight, so far it's only been on rollers.
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Old 02-01-07 | 09:04 AM
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more durable but more expensive... Panaracer Paselas. if you get the ones with tourguard, they're stronger than gatorskins. i've never flatted on 'em.

(But now i will, just for saying that...)
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Old 02-01-07 | 01:25 PM
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Michelin Eriliums are gumwalls, I have one on the front, but they suck for skidding. Performance has them from time to time.
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Old 02-01-07 | 02:45 PM
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I want Bubbalicious colored sidewalls!
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Old 02-01-07 | 03:07 PM
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DaSy; your bike looks fantastic. what kind of saddle is that? i'm a big fan.
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Old 02-01-07 | 03:40 PM
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DaSy; your bike looks fantastic. what kind of saddle is that? i'm a big fan.

Selle Italia Storika.
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Yep the dollar is worthless against all other forms of currency.
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Old 02-02-07 | 03:39 AM
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DaSy; your bike looks fantastic. what kind of saddle is that? i'm a big fan.

Thanks, as Serendipper said above, it's a Selle Italia Storika, and I'm really impressed with it. It's really light, with copper plated titanium rails and no padding, just thick Brooks style saddle leather bronze riveted over cutouts in the saddle base. It looks great, weighs very little and is really comfortable. I think they retail over here for around £75, but I got it brand new in the box for £40 from ebay, so quite happy with that.

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