Re: [CR]Schwalbe Tyres for 26 x 1 1/4 (597 ISO)

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Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:00:28 -0400
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From: "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Schwalbe Tyres for 26 x 1 1/4 (597 ISO)


P.C. Kohler wrote:
>
>I assume you mean tyres for 26 x 1 1/4 rims? If so, then Harris Cyclery may
>still have some Schwalbe tyres which are the best quality for this size.
>Blackwall, mixed tread.

We had run out of those, but have just received a shipment of 40 tyres.

When we sell through these, I don't expect to be able to get any more.

These are probably the best tyres ever made in the 597 mm size, but they are no longer in production.

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