Looking for source of tires
07-18-20, 09:13 AM
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flypaca
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Looking for source of tires
Posted iin c&v under 3 speeds and no response. Looking for a source for (590) 26x1 3/8 but only finding 584 and 559 in most tire sellers stateside. Anyone got any suggestions.bike tires direct is a no and only one in stock at Sheldons old store. Anyone ride an old 3 speed with those tires as I do.
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07-18-20, 09:35 AM
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07-18-20, 09:46 AM
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@ Coug Thanks but would like not to have to use either of those sources. Once lived in Mentor and had a great bike shop close. Any mail order shops carry those tire sizes ?
07-18-20, 10:25 AM
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07-18-20, 11:25 AM
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https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...&category=3045
You could also buy that size direct from Schwalbe. Go to the following link and choose 37-590 on the ETRTO drop down:
https://www.schwalbetires.com/product_search
You could also buy that size direct from Schwalbe. Go to the following link and choose 37-590 on the ETRTO drop down:
https://www.schwalbetires.com/product_search
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07-18-20, 02:49 PM
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I second the recommendation of UniversalCycles .com. And definitely instead of Amazon, for any bicycle stuff, not just tires. I've had good service from UniversalCycles.
07-18-20, 03:22 PM
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The Panaracer "Col de la Vie" is my preferred tire for that rim size. It has a much nicer "ride" than the heavy-wall Kenda or similar 650A tires, but does cost a bit more.
I see several places offering them:
https://www.google.com/search?q=pana...hrome&ie=UTF-8
I see several places offering them:
https://www.google.com/search?q=pana...hrome&ie=UTF-8
07-19-20, 04:53 PM
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Thanks all !!! I am close enough to the old town bikes in COS to give them a call. John D I also appreceate your comments on all subjects bicycle.Those are the tires that I would prefer for my old tandem.
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