What about tires(tyres)?

Guy With a Ritchey · Oct 21, 2011

Just came into an '88 maybe '89 Ritchey Force Comp. Mostly Deore. Has thumbshifters and chainstay u-brake. It's TIG welded not fillet brazed. Rides like a dream. Question is what should i do about tires? Should i get new Z-max'or look for something different that maybe has gumwalls and looks more period correct. Any thoughts appreciated. Also great sight by the way as I love the golden era of MTB.
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We_are_Stevo · Oct 21, 2011

The best advice is look at other peoples' here on the site then buy something you like...

...there is a very nice folding tan wall Onza Aggro available from time to time that, IMHO, would look superb;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0871969030

I have a pair and they are look the mutz nutz

cce · Oct 21, 2011

if you're going to ride it, bung on new tyres appropriate to your local conditions

by all means get some retro tyres for the pics though.

semi-school · Oct 21, 2011

The other comments are completely correct. If you can't find some appropriately vintage stuff, new Z-Max's are a good all around alternative, especially if you're going to be logging the miles on the bike.

legrandefromage · Oct 21, 2011

On the retro side

I use some 1991 Wolbers - they're great in mud and snow.

Ritchey Omega/ Alpha bites are good too for on / off road

dendy · Oct 21, 2011

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