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Wolber W20
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Category:  Tires
Name:  Wolber W20
Brand:  Wolber
Model:  W20
Years:  1976 - ?
Country:  France
Added By: Wolfram Verktyg on 02/14/10
Updated By: peterbman on 06/18/17
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Label MarkingsWOLBER "W 20" [size]Tire TypeClincher
Sizes27"; 700cMax PSI 100 PSI
Sidewall TypeLatex Coated Fine Pitch CottonDesigned Use Road Race; Road Training;
Time-Trial
General Information
The Wolber W20 tires were introduced in 1976 in response to Michelin's Elan tires. They had a much stronger casing made of fine pitch "Long Staple Egyptian Cotton". W20 tires were available in 700c and 27" sizes. The 700c tire had a 19mm cross section while the 27" was listed at 3/4" diameter.

These tires were designed to fit the then new Mavic Module-E rims plus the later Rigida 13/20 and Super Champion Gentleman rims. They were marketed as a replacement for tubular tires (sewups) but in reality, they offered a clincher wheel that would interchange with sewups without having to adjust the brakes (in the 700c size. A cyclist could ride these clinchers for training and general purpose use and then switch to sewups for special occasions.
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