Annoying Twit
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What are the skinniest least road resistance tyres that I can put on 27 x 1 1/4 rims?
Skinny tyres for 27 1/4 rims?
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Can't answer this mate but you're screen name has cracked me up 
Pasellas in my experience...
Annoying Twit
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Thanks. My bike has Michelin World Tour tyres at the moment, which appear to be in good nick. But, they are really thick, they look a bit like hybrid tyres. I'll keep a look out for the Panaracer Paselas. Depending on how much skinnier they (or other recommendations people might make) are may influence when I decide to switch, which will happen sometime between 'immediately' and 'when the Michelins wear out' depending on perceived advantage.
I must admit that I pumped the tyres up to 80psi. It seems that I should check my rims to see if they are straight or hooked. As if they're straight rims I read online that I shouldn't go above 70-75psi. Should I rush out and let some air out?
Thanks. My bike has Michelin World Tour tyres at the moment, which appear to be in good nick. But, they are really thick, they look a bit like hybrid tyres. I'll keep a look out for the Panaracer Paselas. Depending on how much skinnier they (or other recommendations people might make) are may influence when I decide to switch, which will happen sometime between 'immediately' and 'when the Michelins wear out' depending on perceived advantage.
I must admit that I pumped the tyres up to 80psi. It seems that I should check my rims to see if they are straight or hooked. As if they're straight rims I read online that I shouldn't go above 70-75psi. Should I rush out and let some air out?
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This may help, these are two near identical Carlton Criteriums, ones has Pasellas the other WTs...
This may help, these are two near identical Carlton Criteriums, ones has Pasellas the other WTs...
Annoying Twit
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Thanks. They're a bit thinner, but not with a chiseled profile like some tyres that I've seen on modern bikes. Given that difference, I'd be inclined to use the WTs until they wear out then reconsider my options.
Excel
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Annoying Twit":1b4whjph said:
this question of narrow 27" tyres often pops up, not many quality brand names make them nowadays there's Continental Ultra Sport at 27" x 1.1/8th which have a very smooth profile or the lesser well known Sava tyres do a 27" x 1" whitewall << http://www.cycleking.co.uk/TYRE-27inchx1inch-(25-630)-SPORTS-WW-(SAVA)-84-170-product-1578.html >> they're cheap and I've had a set on my 27" wheels for over 1000 miles and no punctures yet! their profile is a modern 630/25c....I've even got a pair of gumwall Sava's
that are 27" x 3/4" (630/20c) but these need the narrower 27" rim rather than the traditional 27" x 1.1/4"
Griff
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Martin Rattler
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I have just placed an order for a pair of Sava 27 X 1" to use on my RO Harrison. The 1 1/4" random pair (found hanging on garage wall) currently fitted only just fit between the chainstays with minimal clearance so anything would be an improvement. I was considering the 11/8" Contis but I haven't had much luck with Contis generally so was a bit reluctant. I will update on the Savas when fitted. Thanks for the suggestions eveyone.
I have just placed an order for a pair of Sava 27 X 1" to use on my RO Harrison. The 1 1/4" random pair (found hanging on garage wall) currently fitted only just fit between the chainstays with minimal clearance so anything would be an improvement. I was considering the 11/8" Contis but I haven't had much luck with Contis generally so was a bit reluctant. I will update on the Savas when fitted. Thanks for the suggestions eveyone.
