Skinwall tyres
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2manyoranges
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Personally I think that the nickel P7 is THE iconic ORANGE. Yep, the orange white fade is the mark of the early breed - but that shiny set of thin tubes on the P7 is really something.
Right...if you are going to ride it...then I don’t think there is any shame putting on new skinwall 26 rubber from Schwalbe or go for the repro Panaracers:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panaracer-Unis ... th=1&psc=1
Better than riding papery ancient rubber which handles badly and picks up punctures like a Womble picking up litter....
Personally I think that the nickel P7 is THE iconic ORANGE. Yep, the orange white fade is the mark of the early breed - but that shiny set of thin tubes on the P7 is really something.
Right...if you are going to ride it...then I don’t think there is any shame putting on new skinwall 26 rubber from Schwalbe or go for the repro Panaracers:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panaracer-Unis ... th=1&psc=1
Better than riding papery ancient rubber which handles badly and picks up punctures like a Womble picking up litter....
2manyoranges
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I would go Schwalbe.....lots from which to choose....great company re 26
marc two tone
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minor_LEGEND
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Modern tyres look really bulbous to my eyes, the sidewalls are much taller than period tyres.
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This week I have purchased a pair of the new Terra One tyres.
Back ordered a few pairs of amberwall reissue Smoke and Darts. And also ordered a pair of those Duro centre ridge tyres that marc two tone highlighted on eBay.
All for projects with differing requirements.
Maybe I should do a product comparison test...?
This week I have purchased a pair of the new Terra One tyres.
Back ordered a few pairs of amberwall reissue Smoke and Darts. And also ordered a pair of those Duro centre ridge tyres that marc two tone highlighted on eBay.
All for projects with differing requirements.
Maybe I should do a product comparison test...?
Corduroyboy
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Before you think about tyres, maybe consider forks. As 2manyoranges points out, the nickel P7 is pretty iconic and represents a particular age of development in MTB. Those RC35s are ‘92/‘93 and stand out like a sore thumb - they belong on a painted Prestige or Clockwork. I would go for a set of RC35 MXCDs. That said, your bike: your choice!
By the way, if the ‘RS’ decals are original - it would have originally worn Rock Shox Quadra 21R in yellow. Also pretty groovy, if you can find a set.
Before you think about tyres, maybe consider forks. As 2manyoranges points out, the nickel P7 is pretty iconic and represents a particular age of development in MTB. Those RC35s are ‘92/‘93 and stand out like a sore thumb - they belong on a painted Prestige or Clockwork. I would go for a set of RC35 MXCDs. That said, your bike: your choice!
By the way, if the ‘RS’ decals are original - it would have originally worn Rock Shox Quadra 21R in yellow. Also pretty groovy, if you can find a set.
captaincowelly
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To my mind there's some pretty decent Schwalbe/Maxxis skinwalls.Good selection of tread patterns,some looking quite similar to old styles (Tioga city slickers/Specialized nimbus etc.). Not always in the right shade of 'hearing aid beige' for my liking but beggars/choosers n all that.
But why do they have to spoil them with big logos stamped on the sidewalls?It's the one thing that stops be buying.
Maybe that's a good thing!
To my mind there's some pretty decent Schwalbe/Maxxis skinwalls.Good selection of tread patterns,some looking quite similar to old styles (Tioga city slickers/Specialized nimbus etc.). Not always in the right shade of 'hearing aid beige' for my liking but beggars/choosers n all that.
But why do they have to spoil them with big logos stamped on the sidewalls?It's the one thing that stops be buying.
Maybe that's a good thing!
