Re: 27" tires at Walmart any good?

On May 5, 5:15 pm, Peter Cole <peter_c...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Hank wrote:
> > All the more reason to go with the Paselas - still made by National in
> > Japan. A better 27" tire you will not find.
>
> I've got to re****t in. I just received a pair of Paselas from Nashbar
> (thanks for the heads up landotter). I've used Paselas for years,
> usually in the 28mm size. This time I decided to go fat for my fixed
> gear as I typically ride it on the bike path around the Charles river
> this time of year and the pavement is kind of crappy.
>
> I got a pair of 35mm. They measure exactly 35mm, both on a skinny rim
> (Open Pro) and a wider rim (CR-18). They mounted easily, and rolled
> well. I pumped them up pretty hard (80-90). I may try running them a
> little softer. Same nice tire that they've always been.


Heee, how do those humongous 35s feel? I got the 32s expecting 28 real
width sizing, but have been pleased with the balloons. All summed up--
it's a larger diameter wheel. Mine roll better than I ever expected.
Did some intervals on them last evening. A little slower than 23s on
the blast up for sure, but not really that much. Once up to speed at
100psi, it's mainly psych stuff--am I really maintaining these speeds
on these marshmallows?? They seriously do roll well.

100psi is a comfy fast pressure for these guys on fast jaunts, but for
slower poking around journeys, Sheldon's calculator shows safe me at
around a cushy 75, possibly 70 since we're nearing six months post ham
season. ;-)