Hello everyone,
I have a couple of old bikes that rely on 27" wheels. The first is a Claude Butler tandem and the second an old Falcon that I have had for 30 years or more (the first bike I bought with my own money) which is now converted into a single speed.
I could convert these to 700c but would really like to stick with 27".
For the Tandem I would really like some fatter tyres than t he present 1 1/4". Are these available?
For the Falcon single speed I would suite like something a bit narrower than 1 1/4". (I think?) Are these available?
27" Tyres
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willem jongman
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Re: 27" Tyres
I don't think there are any fatter 27 inch tyres anymore. For the solo bike I think the Panaracer Pasela would be very nice. For the tandem I might prefer something a bit sturdier.
Re: 27" Tyres
For the narrower tyre I know of three 28-630 on sale in the UK at the moment:
Continental Supersport Plus and Ultrasport (The Supersport being the more expensive with protective belt.)
Pasela Tourguard folding (Rather expensive in my view, and requires a hooked rim.)
Variously from SJS and others.
Like you I suspect that a limited range of tyres is probably less trouble than changing to modern wheels, because of possible questions about OLD and brake drop compatibility. Also due to someone crashing a frame we have a spare rear wheel if we need it.
Continental Supersport Plus and Ultrasport (The Supersport being the more expensive with protective belt.)
Pasela Tourguard folding (Rather expensive in my view, and requires a hooked rim.)
Variously from SJS and others.
Like you I suspect that a limited range of tyres is probably less trouble than changing to modern wheels, because of possible questions about OLD and brake drop compatibility. Also due to someone crashing a frame we have a spare rear wheel if we need it.
Re: 27" Tyres
Thanks for your replies.
I measured the Schwalbe Marathons that were fitted to the tandem and they are more like 30mm wide as opposed to the 32 (1 1/14") quoted. These will be ok on the single speed as my riding is on a combination of roads and trails.
However, when I tried these on my Mavic 27" rims and pumped them up they basically blow off the rim!!!
I saved the day by using some old(er) Weinmann rims. The tyres fitted these fine.
So that's the single speed sorted.
Wider tyres for the Tandem is more of a problem, but this can wait until next spring. I might try an fit some 29er wheels that I have. These will be 700c + a bit more for the tyre. As the tandem has cantilever brakes I hope to be able to adjust them to accommodate the slightly smaller wheel rim diameter. I will however loose the drum brake!
I measured the Schwalbe Marathons that were fitted to the tandem and they are more like 30mm wide as opposed to the 32 (1 1/14") quoted. These will be ok on the single speed as my riding is on a combination of roads and trails.
However, when I tried these on my Mavic 27" rims and pumped them up they basically blow off the rim!!!
I saved the day by using some old(er) Weinmann rims. The tyres fitted these fine.
So that's the single speed sorted.
Wider tyres for the Tandem is more of a problem, but this can wait until next spring. I might try an fit some 29er wheels that I have. These will be 700c + a bit more for the tyre. As the tandem has cantilever brakes I hope to be able to adjust them to accommodate the slightly smaller wheel rim diameter. I will however loose the drum brake!