...from Rich's original posting:
Here are the quick questions:
1) Do you own and spend enough time riding vintage bikes with 27" rims
such that you would LIKE to see more purchasing choices in tires than
you currently have ??
YES!!
2) If available, would you be interested in buying set(s) of the Gran
Bois tires ?? These tires have been discussed here on the list before,
and reviewed in a recent issue of Bicycle Quarterly. Price point MIGHT
be in the $50-$60 range, based on prices I see for the 700c. models YES!!
3) If your answered YES to question 2 above, CURRENTLY.. how many pair
of such a tire might you be interested in ?? Oh..at least a half a dozen...maybe more!!!
4) If your answered YES to question 2 above, which ONE size would you
like to see? (These are accurate widths): (choose ONE) a) 25 mm b) 29 mm c) 31 mm
First choice would be 31 mm (for my Jack Taylors)...but I would REALLY l ike some 25 mm ones for my RRA's too!!!!
This is a great idea. I hope there is enough demand to make it happen.
The currently available tires in 27" are okay (I am pretty sure I have t
ried them all) but none can compare with the Grand Bois or Veloflex Pave
tires in 700C....no...not even close.
Paul Raley
Leonardtown MD