At 9:00 AM +0100 8/8/08, Hilary Stone wrote:
>>Next question.. is there a currently available, classic looking (tan
>>sidewall) 28mm-ish tire that will actually stay ON an Araya 20A? They don't
>>have much hook, and I have have Paselas consistently blow off them. Any
>>suggestions?
The Grand Bois tires from a previous series fit very tight. The latest ones have a more "normal" fit, but definitely not loose. We may have some of the older ones left in 28 and 30 mm. As far as classic looks, photos are here (click on thumbnails for high res.)
http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com/
Disclaimer: Vintage Bicycle Press sells Grand Bois tires.
Jan Heine
Editor
Bicycle Quarterly
140 Lakeside Ave #C
Seattle WA 98122
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