Tyres in keeping

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raleighnut

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What size are the wheels, I converted this old Raleigh to 700c for better tyre choice and put 'Dura' gumwalls on,

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mjr

Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
I've gumwall Delta Cruisers on one of my retro roadsters and they come in a few different sizes. I've gumwall HS 159s on the 27x1¼" road bike. Both are Schwalbe Kevlar so good enough protection without much ride quality impact IMO.
 

raleighnut

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Does "Lightweight Michelin Protek HD rubber compound offers high-density anti-puncture reinforcement" mean it has no protection except the tyre rubber itself?
For a tenner I doubt they have Kevlar. :laugh:
 

Bobtoo

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As long as it doesn't say Continental on the sidewall the puncture resistance will be just fine.
 

tyred

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Ireland
You can't really go wrong with the World Tours. They wear for ever and I've never had many punctures. It's my default tyre choice for 26 x 1 3/8" or 27 x 1 1/4"
 

raleighnut

Legendary Member
[QUOTE 4627614, member: 45"]Got the Schwalbe Delta Cruisers, and can't even get the first bead onto the rim. Old Rigida chrome rims.

Any ideas?[/QUOTE]
26" rims ?, you do know there are 5 different sizes called 26"
 
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