Obsessive searching for vintage mountain bikes and components. Some occasional road bike love too.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Michelin Hi-Lite Tour 27 1 3/8
My Cunningham Expedition uses a 27 inch front wheel and a 700c rear wheel. Fortunately, Panaracer makes a nice 27 inch tire, but I was still happy to find these period correct Hi-Lites to replace the crusty ones which are currently on the bike.
Wow, I never knew Michelin made this size. Let me know if you find any more of these :-)
From what I've seen, most tyres that claim to be 27 x 1-3/8" are lucky to be 1-1/4". But about 20 years ago here were some Panaracers that were the real deal.
When I see old 10-speeds I think how good it would be to have 1-3/8" or even 1-1/2" tyres available to convert them to more comfortable utility bikes. From what I've seen, a lot of them had sufficient clearance.
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Wow, I never knew Michelin made this size. Let me know if you find any more of these :-)
From what I've seen, most tyres that claim to be 27 x 1-3/8" are lucky to be 1-1/4". But about 20 years ago here were some Panaracers that were the real deal.
When I see old 10-speeds I think how good it would be to have 1-3/8" or even 1-1/2" tyres available to convert them to more comfortable utility bikes. From what I've seen, a lot of them had sufficient clearance.
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