03-12-2015, 11:42 AM
Recently I have been looking for a narrower ETRTO 590 tire. In the USA, I wasn't able to find anything except 37/38 wide. I wanted something a bit narrower, and still have relatively high pressure capability. I have been using 90 psi Kenda 37-590 tires.
I ordered Schwalbe 25-590 wheel chair tire and tube - a bit skinnier than what I want, and 85 psi MIN, 145 psi MAX. I may still try it out on the front of my Miyata 310.
More recently, I found that in Europe, Schwalbe offers a 28/32-590 rated at 85 psi - just what I was looking for. Schwalbe USA said "...we don’t make any other tire that matches your goal." I suggested that they import the tire they offer in Europe - no response....
So I ordered some from http://www.acycles.co.uk/ which arrived yesterday. US Customs kept them for less than a day, and no duty. Came to around $60 USD and change for three tires and air shipment. They are EXACTLY what I was looking for.
Here is the direct link to the tire: http://www.acycles.co.uk/schwalbe-hs180-rigid-tyre-650x2832a-beige-side-walls-1387.html
I have no business interest in Schwalbe, or ACycles. Just want share how I got tires more to my liking.
I ordered Schwalbe 25-590 wheel chair tire and tube - a bit skinnier than what I want, and 85 psi MIN, 145 psi MAX. I may still try it out on the front of my Miyata 310.
More recently, I found that in Europe, Schwalbe offers a 28/32-590 rated at 85 psi - just what I was looking for. Schwalbe USA said "...we don’t make any other tire that matches your goal." I suggested that they import the tire they offer in Europe - no response....
So I ordered some from http://www.acycles.co.uk/ which arrived yesterday. US Customs kept them for less than a day, and no duty. Came to around $60 USD and change for three tires and air shipment. They are EXACTLY what I was looking for.
Here is the direct link to the tire: http://www.acycles.co.uk/schwalbe-hs180-rigid-tyre-650x2832a-beige-side-walls-1387.html
I have no business interest in Schwalbe, or ACycles. Just want share how I got tires more to my liking.
Nigel