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Thank you gradeAfailure and Ollie again
gradeAfailure really appreciate the links , unfortunately the components look too modern and cheap for my liking, I think I'm going to go the original component specifications , however I really do the look of those Onza Tyres , despite there horrendous pricing, it states a 26 x 2.25 width , dont suppose you know if this is the 'actual' inflated tyre width do you ?
Ollie..
NOS 
really pleased you cleared that one for me, I was having difficulties working out on how I'd mount the pressure gauges let alone a 20lb NOS bottle within the frame, which led me onto where the hell you injected the stuff :shock: but it all makes sense now.. cheers
Thank you gradeAfailure and Ollie again
gradeAfailure really appreciate the links , unfortunately the components look too modern and cheap for my liking, I think I'm going to go the original component specifications , however I really do the look of those Onza Tyres , despite there horrendous pricing, it states a 26 x 2.25 width , dont suppose you know if this is the 'actual' inflated tyre width do you ?
Ollie..
NOS really pleased you cleared that one for me, I was having difficulties working out on how I'd mount the pressure gauges let alone a 20lb NOS bottle within the frame, which led me onto where the hell you injected the stuff :shock: but it all makes sense now.. cheers
If you go to http://www.commencal-store.co.uk you will pay 1/2 the UK price including delivery for Onza Ibex/Canis skinwall, they are a large volume tyre & are a lot taller than retro tyres of the same size.
You can also get from the same place Kenda small block 8 skinwall 26 x2.35 for £36 a pair inc delivery.
For daily use I use Splashbacks & Kenda small blocks on my 1980s Muddy Foxes & save the mint original tyres for special occasions.
You can also get from the same place Kenda small block 8 skinwall 26 x2.35 for £36 a pair inc delivery.
For daily use I use Splashbacks & Kenda small blocks on my 1980s Muddy Foxes & save the mint original tyres for special occasions.
Here you go, £13.99 posted for the pair: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Charge-Splashba ... ative=6738 .
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Thank you iscervo and once again ollie
@ iscervo , I really like the look of the onza canis skinwall , but can only see all black ones on their site . ? do you have an additional link ?
@ Ollie , thanks once again,, I'm not really taken back with the splashbacks to be honest , its maybe there looks that put me off somewhat, good price however and really tempted to try some out,, have you any experience with these tyres ?
And a general question to anyone who could advise if the Onza canis 26 x 2.25's will fit in a retro diamond back frame or has their inflated actual size before I throw the dosh down the drain. !
Thank you iscervo and once again ollie
@ iscervo , I really like the look of the onza canis skinwall , but can only see all black ones on their site . ? do you have an additional link ?
@ Ollie , thanks once again,, I'm not really taken back with the splashbacks to be honest , its maybe there looks that put me off somewhat, good price however and really tempted to try some out,, have you any experience with these tyres ?
And a general question to anyone who could advise if the Onza canis 26 x 2.25's will fit in a retro diamond back frame or has their inflated actual size before I throw the dosh down the drain. !
Links below for all skinwalls,
http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/Mobile ... d=12502589
http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/Mobile ... d=12502956
http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/Mobile ... d=12502568
Can take some photos tomorrow to show the the difference between a early panaracer 26 x 2.25, Onza Canis 26 x 2.25, Splashback 26 x 2.1 & Kenda small block 26 x 2.35.
http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/Mobile ... d=12502589
http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/Mobile ... d=12502956
http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/Mobile ... d=12502568
Can take some photos tomorrow to show the the difference between a early panaracer 26 x 2.25, Onza Canis 26 x 2.25, Splashback 26 x 2.1 & Kenda small block 26 x 2.35.
gradeAfailure
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NOS retro groupset - Exage level though. Tbh, easiest way to get a full retro groupset is buy a complete donor bike, sell the frame/forks and keep everything else.
I suspect the Onza tyres will probably fit, and due to the higher volume than old school tyres you'll be able to run them at slightly lower pressures. You just might not have as much mud clearance.
What year Diamond Back is yours?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 02&alt=web
NOS retro groupset - Exage level though. Tbh, easiest way to get a full retro groupset is buy a complete donor bike, sell the frame/forks and keep everything else.
I suspect the Onza tyres will probably fit, and due to the higher volume than old school tyres you'll be able to run them at slightly lower pressures. You just might not have as much mud clearance.
What year Diamond Back is yours?
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