Hi all,
Replies have diminished, and I feel the answers to the questions ( especially numbers 2 and 3) indicate a pretty lack'luster desire to see Gran Bois tires manufactured in the 27" size. After posting here, the BOB list, and Bike Forums, an optimistic tally might represent 10 current sets needed.
I'll be sticking with the Paselas !
Rich Pinder Van Nuys, CA
Rich Pinder wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'd like to take a quick poll here - reply to the list or to me
> directly, whichever you wish.
>
> Not to detract from the few manufacturers that still do make 27"
> tires, but I personally would like to see more choices in this size.
> I have a beautiful set of 22mm Veloflex Pave out in the garage ( just
> waiting to go out on our upcoming Colnago ride, thanks to a recent
> list post), and I have two sets of the fantastic Gran Bois tires on
> bikes I ride often. But these tires are all 700c.
>
> 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 ??
>
> 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
>
> 3) If your answered YES to question 2 above, CURRENTLY.. how many
> pair of such a tire might you be interested in ??
>
> 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
>
> Thanks
> Rich Pinder
> Van Nuys, CA