NBHAA
National Bicycle History Archive of America
There is no confusion whatsoever. If one knows this history, then the history is quite clear.
• As I stated earlier, Europeans (this included Swedish) were early adopters of balloon tires on bicycles. But the belief that balloon tires in Europe were somehow limited to Germany is (with all due respect– and I have German ancestors) absurd. This is yet another myth perpetrated and perpetuated by Schwinn worshippers.
• I also stated that whether 26 or 28-inch makes no difference. It is the cross-section of the tire and fatter profile along with lower inflation pressure that defines "balloon" tires. This holds true whether bicycle, motorcycle or automobile. And since we've gone here, there were also 16-inch, 18-inch and 20-inch balloon tires for bicycles.
• There were also early motorcycles that had what amounted to balloon tires, but people today (including "experts") have forgotten this– or never knew it.
• As I stated earlier, Europeans (this included Swedish) were early adopters of balloon tires on bicycles. But the belief that balloon tires in Europe were somehow limited to Germany is (with all due respect– and I have German ancestors) absurd. This is yet another myth perpetrated and perpetuated by Schwinn worshippers.
• I also stated that whether 26 or 28-inch makes no difference. It is the cross-section of the tire and fatter profile along with lower inflation pressure that defines "balloon" tires. This holds true whether bicycle, motorcycle or automobile. And since we've gone here, there were also 16-inch, 18-inch and 20-inch balloon tires for bicycles.
• There were also early motorcycles that had what amounted to balloon tires, but people today (including "experts") have forgotten this– or never knew it.