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Tires?
Okay, I know I will need to replace these tires sooner rather than later as much as I am riding.
The problem:
They are 24 X 1 3/8 tires! I cannot find them anywhere! I can only find wheelchair tires and I am not sure I can use those.
Anyone have any experience? Can I chance the width of the tire and just get new tubes?
The problem:
They are 24 X 1 3/8 tires! I cannot find them anywhere! I can only find wheelchair tires and I am not sure I can use those.
Anyone have any experience? Can I chance the width of the tire and just get new tubes?
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24" is the "cruiser-class" in BMX.
24x1-3/8" is an oddity, just like 26x1-3/8" is.
"Normal" tires won't fit. the bead diameter is different for "1-3/8" tires.
FWIW, I have a ton of those things (24x1-3/8") that I'll never sell. I had to buy them to get some other stuff at a discount. They aren't great, but if you're interested, I'll sell them for 3 bucks each plus shipping.
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Thanks. Yeah, I don't want anything too knobby, as I am using my commuter on days off as a road bike. I found that too, but tired to add to cart and it won't work. I'll keep trying.
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Panaracer Pasela I think comes in that size, used on Terry Bikes and some Centurions. Swalbe has a folder in that size range also.
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Yeah, the terry bikes are a flat 24'' on the dot and the Swalbe's didn't come in that size either. Right now, I just need something to put on for a 38 I want to do later. Unfortunately none of the "higher quality" tires are available in the size that I need.
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If Platypus ever runs out, you can try these...
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/pkesc...winn_24/pp.htm
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/pikol...ty_tire/pp.htm
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/pkesc...winn_24/pp.htm
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/pikol...ty_tire/pp.htm
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My wife's Terry runs a 24 on the front and it is a REAL challenge to match a 24 front and a 27 rear and had me looking.
Niagara has about the best selections of 24's.
https://www.niagaracycle.com/index.php?cPath=131_165
They are a discounter and most of the stuff you see on their page is what htey were able to get a smoking deal on. If you don't see what you are looking for call. I am pretty sure they can get the Pasella in that size.
Niagara has about the best selections of 24's.
https://www.niagaracycle.com/index.php?cPath=131_165
They are a discounter and most of the stuff you see on their page is what htey were able to get a smoking deal on. If you don't see what you are looking for call. I am pretty sure they can get the Pasella in that size.