27 1 1/8" Tyre in the UK

[Pharley]

Hello,

Can anyone offer any pointers to a supply of 27 1 1/8" Tyres in the UK? Preferably amber wall. I have found a few from US sites but the shipping cost are too expensive. The only other thing that I have found has been the Continental ones but they due look very modern and may be a bit at odds with the bike.

The bike is new to me but is an 80s Raleigh with 27 1 1/8" tyres with perishing walls. I'm reluctant to try 27 1 1/4" tyres as the fit (with mudguards) looks pretty snug at the moment.

Appreciate any help.

pharley

 

[TGR]

Hi,

Welcome to Retrobike. I think there are Gatorskins available but they are all black. I will check around and bet back to you.

Richard

 

[TGR]

LOL

That was quick -

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tyres-27-(630)-dept203_pg1/

Not cheap!!

Richard

 

[Excel]

Cycle King do a 27" x 1" whitewall tyre branded Sava I've tried them for my hack bike, they've been on for 6 months and they're ok for cheapies at a tenner(not punctured yet!)
good luck
Griff

 

[sdp2112]

Panaracer Tour Guard come in 27 x 1, 1+1/8 and 1+1/4. I pay about £25 each, they are quite light with good puncture protection. I find them a bugger to fit.

 

[Pharley]

Thanks for the responses so far., very helpful. I'll take a look at the links.

Where do you find the Panaracer tyres for £25' is that a local bike shop?

 

[sdp2112]

I get mine from Madgetts in Diss, (also the best wheel builder I've found).

 

[TGR]

Without googling (obviously) is Diss a real place or short for somewhere?

Richard

 

[bm0p700f]

Diss is in Norfolk. Quite a big town as well. Schawble do a variety of 27 1 1/8 tyres and so do Conti. The Gator skins, ultrasport and the tour rides to just name three come in this size.

 

[TGR]

Malcolm,

Thanks for that. As well as selling great stuff you provide geographical advice as well - it does not get much better!!! I am still rather pleased with the HS!!!

Richard