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Skinny Bike Tires

Last post 08-20-2007, 11:00 PM by zjmower. 3 replies.
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  •  08-17-2007, 2:13 AM 1896356

    Skinny Bike Tires

    Ok....this is one of them little things in life that I just don't understand.  I'm hoping some of you are more knowlageable on this.

    Why is it impossible to buy a bike - with them skinny English Racer style tires  - on any other type of bike than on them Low slung handle bar, Racer style bikes? 

    About a year ago I bought a used Raleigh 200 with them skinnyer type of tires (but still wider than the Racer tires).  I love it; and I'm sure those skinnyish tires are a large part of why.  Got to wondering if them Racer style tires wouldn't make biking even easier.  But discovered that to get them kind of tires I had to endure those low handlebars that I cannot abide.  This situation just doesn't seem to make sense to me.  But maybe there's a good reason that I can't imagine.

    An ascendant man, living in a degenerate age, MUST, by definition, live in contradistinction to his times.

  •  08-18-2007, 9:45 AM 1899726 in reply to 1896356

    Re: Skinny Bike Tires

     
     Most of your bike manufactures match the tires to the terrain that the bike is designed to be used on.
    The bike you describe that you purchased is more than likely a high bred style and came with an intermediate style wheel width.
    However the dealer you bought the bike from could on request, lace up a narrow rim for you, remember that when you install tires for that type of wheel and start to run pressures of 95 to 105 psi, you need a frame design that will flex enough to keep road shock from all going into you. I have a couple of friends that have had road bikes converted to a more traditional upright style by a handle bar change, but again the frame style will determine weather this can be done. I would suggest going to a Paul's Bicycle shop and pose your question to them, some of the most helpful people in the area and they can give you a list of options once they see your present setup to get you riding better and more comfortable. Hope this helps.

  •  08-18-2007, 4:38 PM 1900369 in reply to 1899726

    Re: Skinny Bike Tires

    " I have a couple of friends that have had road bikes converted to a more traditional upright style by a handle bar change,..."

    Gotta admit, I'm not up for replacing old blue yet by any means; but this path your friends have taken sounds interesting.  Would probably be the best way to explore this situation.  Could scout out just what to look for from Pauls (or such) pick up a used traditional model (in case the experiment doesn't work out) and have custom bars installed along with any modifications needed.

    Thanky for the comback.  Good ideas!

    An ascendant man, living in a degenerate age, MUST, by definition, live in contradistinction to his times.

  •  08-20-2007, 11:00 PM 1905803 in reply to 1900369

    Re: Skinny Bike Tires

    I would recommend checking with Revolution cycles on west 2nd.  They more or less specialize in building/customizing bikes and I believe that they recycle parts so you may find a flat bar for a road bike cheaper there.  I don't have any personal testimony as to Revolution's mechanical ability but I will tell you that from my experience, the only shops in town that I will allow to touch my bike are Hutch's/Collins and maybe Wheel works if I'm in a crunch.  I don't doubt the mechanical ability of Revolution, I just have never bought a bike or had work done by them.  I was impressed with what they offered as well as their service, they just didn't carry the bike I wanted so I didn't buy from them.
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