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Welcome to Velo Vision magazine, covering specialised bikes, cycling as transport and human power. It's a quarterly dose of cycle inspiration.The current issue is Issue 16. The next issue is out early March 2005.
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Greenspeed launch 349 ScorcherThis new tyre is said to be the easiest-rolling Brompton-sized tyre so far... Press release from Greenspeed follows: Scorcher Tyres - the best rolling, most comfortable 349 tyre. The 16" x1-1/2", 40-349 Scorcher tyre is now fully tested and available. This tyre has been developed at Greenspeed over 12 years of tyre testing. It has produced the lowest rolling resistance figures of any bike tyre we have tested. This was also confirmed for us by David Henshaw (A to B magazine), to quote "and the Greenspeed (scorcher) gives a comfortable ride with the lowest rolling resistance." David uses a real world test on street conditions which is a great compliment to our lab tests. This is a brand new tyre size using the standard 349 rim size. These wider tyres give a new level of comfort while still keeping the weight down to a minimum. For those of you reaching for the gear calculator they measure 17.0", half an inch larger than the 16x1-3/8 which generally measure 16.5". The Scorcher will also be available in a 406 version later this for people who have trikes or bikes set up as 406s all around or 406 / 349 combination. The Scorcher is a fully slick tyre with only small wear indicators in the other wise completely smooth surface. They are designed as a road tyre and will have a better grip than treaded tyres as the slick surface grips into the road better than the hard compound treaded tyre. They will suit both trikes and bikes so those with folding bikes, small wheeled recumbents, trailers, anything with a 349 rim will be able to use these tyres. Some folding bikes have fine tolerances so you may want to check fit before purchase. Please note although there is only 6mm difference, they will NOT work on a 355 rim. Purchases can made through any Greenspeed dealer or your favorite specialty store, many of which offer on-line services. Suggested retail is 28US dollars. Currently we have stocks at: Greenspeed Australia. Phone +61 3 9753 3644 Email: [email protected] Greenspeed USA. Toll free phone 866-314-4323 Email: [email protected] Westcountry Recumbents UK. Phone 0870 7401227 Email: [email protected] Posted on 01 February 2005 Your comments ...
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