23-year-old Bike Tyres

[Silvergoat]

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Rather than wear out or damage nice hard to replace vintage parts by riding them, would it be better preserving them for mountain biking heritage? I had an old Smoke and Dart in a crumbling state which I wouldn't trust my life to but they looked okay for exhibition or the 'museum of old parts'.

 

[93FireTrail]

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Rather than wear out or damage nice hard to replace vintage parts by riding them, would it be better preserving them for mountain biking heritage? I had an old Smoke and Dart in a crumbling state which I wouldn't trust my life to but they looked okay for exhibition or the 'museum of old parts'.

Yes, I think that's a good idea. I might buy a second set of retro wheels (without tyres) and fit new rubber onto those.

 

[93FireTrail]

My response was based on them being desirable retro tyres but if you are penny piching, dont since there is not much tread left, decent tyres can be picked up from £8

I can now see their "value"

 

[93FireTrail]

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100mph on cracked tyres :shock:

That's crazy!!

 

[Ductape]

It's a game every time.