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V7 Cafe Classic - 130 90 17 Rear Tire Ok?

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Walter:
Faffi, thank you very much for your insight!  By wonky I mean that when I glance down at my front wheel when riding it appears to have a slight movement outward at each revolution.  I'm not sure whether it is the tire yet or the wheel, but can't see any bumps or other imperfections with the tire, so it likely is the wheel. 
Thank you for your comments regarding tire choices.  I'll check out the Mitas MC50s.  I definitely am fine with softer compounds, as given the number of bikes I have and the short rides I take on each (30 to 60 minutes typically on the backroads by my house), any given tire on one of my bikes will age out before it wears out.

Alfetta:
I'm running a 130/90-17 on my 7. as it looks to be the tallest tire i can fit.
If i could find one taller, i would run it.....dang thing is geared too low...

lots of flat, straight, long roads in the midwest...

DoubleGuzzi:

--- Quote from: Walter on April 28, 2025, 03:16:39 PM ---I'll check out the Mitas MC50s.

--- End quote ---
I concur with the MC50s - see my Breva thread. Last week I bought a set for my V7III CS, still to be fitted. Even with near freezing (air) temperatures on the Breva, they appear to warm up quickly and are confidence inspiring. I'm looking forward to using them during Summer/Autumn months on the V7III. A couple of seasons riding, if not more, for around £160 (GBP) will do me fine.
I had to ask my previous supplier specifically for the tyres for the V7, as they weren't advertised. Dunno if the MC50s are getting phased out or just a stock/supply issue.

Walter:
Yes, I'm finding the the MC50s are not available through my regular place (Cyclegear), so I'm trying to find other local sources.  Of course, I can always by some on Ebay but I like to be able to walk into the place I'm buying from and verify that I will not be getting ancient stock and that sort of thing.

DoubleGuzzi:
Mine have been from feeBay, to keep costs down.

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