Middleweights are no doubt easier to find. A lot cheaper...usually no more than $400...but realistically you can find a nice late 50s to mid 60s for less than $250.
As jwm said...lighter and easier to pedal. At my age the calves burn when riding a ballooner...still they are the bomb as well, just heavier.
I am drawn to the tanklight bike. Chromed framed Spaceliner styled forward thrusted tanklight bikes are real headturners and there is a lot of fingerpointing. And so many to chose from.
I too like to switch up the middleweight 1.75 tire with a beefy 2.125" tire. There is fender rubbing and tweaking to the fenders is essential.
My 66 Huffy Eldorado looks great with the larger tires. Tight fit but very little rubbing.
But seriously, who wouldn't look good riding this Murray AstroFlite classic?
But one of my favs is this 59 Columbia FireArrow
Now that has the ballooner look with 1.75" tires
So why not buy a middleweight?
JD
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