650A (EA.3) Tyres, Local source?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Bullis 5.5-6.5 miles on January 11, 2011 at 9:03am

I had raised my eyebrows at this a bit until I read "better". Well played, sir. I got nuthin'.

Permalink Reply by Cameron 7.5 mi on January 11, 2011 at 1:45pm

I recently got a set of Schwalbes at Rapid Transit on North just east of Damen. I believe they also stocked Continentals in that size.

Permalink Reply by James BlackHeron on January 16, 2011 at 7:02pm

I second this.  Does anyone know of a good shop that specializes in and stocks a lot of the stuff we vintage British riders are often in need of?  I don't know of any full-service shops that specifically cater to the 3-speed and English crowd and I'd like to know of where to go when I need something NOW -preferably on the North side.  Some "road tested" and "recycled" parts would be nice too when you are looking for that odd item.  Something like Yellow Jersey in Madison without the excessive crankiness.

 

I've been told to try Copenhagen Cyclery but every time I stop by it is closed.

 

Ah, there is always Amazon I guess :(

Permalink Reply by mike w. on January 16, 2011 at 8:49pm

Yeah, i just broke down and did Amazon for a set of Col de la Vies. Price wasn't bad, but i wish could've found 'em locally without too much travelling around.... As a side note, those particular tyres aren't even listed on the Panasonic/Panaracer site.

Harris Cycles has a fairly good supply of 3sp stuff at reasonable prices, but i wish we had something local.

If anyone knows of a Chicago area shop with good 3sp stock, post up, please!

 

Permalink Reply by globalguy on January 19, 2011 at 5:25pm

There are several shops that tolerate us nutters; but the best I've experienced is Boulevard Bikes.  Kevin Womac not only stocks our off-sized kit; he fully understands the fascination with our noble steel steeds!