Originally Posted by
Jon T
The UO8 was designed for 27x1 1/4 tires, not 27x1 3/8. You need the proper tires.
Jon
I did put a set of 27 x 1-3/8" knobbies on one of my bikes for awhile. I thought it was the UO-8, but chainstay clearance is already a bit close with 27 x 1-1/4". I think I could barely clear a 27 x 1-3/8" tire with the rear axle pulled back in the dropout.
You are correct that US export A/U-08s came with 27x1-1/4" tires, usually Michelin or Hutchinson.
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