I would like to replace them with a newer tire and preferably go as fat as possible, which I suspect would be 32s, but I'm not sure. It has 700x28x tires on it, according to the sidewall, and I suspect they are the original tires because they are Bridgestones. I give the 85/86 t700 9.5/10 on build quality and ride and highly recommend it for a vintage tourer of high quality.I have a T700 of around this vintage. The super plate rear derailliuer needs to be removed and upper wheel cleaned/lubed regularly, or if in good shape they are currently going for 70-100+- sold on ebay as still sought after for period correct rebuilds and seem to get scarcer every year.
BRIDGESTONE T700 VALUSE UPGRADE
I did upgrade stem, bars, shifters, brake levers for better more comfortable fit. The bike is surprisingly light when not loaded and makes for great all day riding. The wheelset is one of the finest I have seen, the hubs are true sealed bearing and spin as smooth as my phil wood hubs. It does not command the same price but for keeper it is the only one I have kept over the years.
I have raved about my 1985 t700 in other threads but it has many details that make it superior to other tourers. Never will have the same mythos of trek 720 or miyata 1000, but having seen multiple mid 80s tourers I can easily say the 85/86 t700 (only years they made the true tourer) is one of the finest tourers of the era. I give the 85/86 t700 9.5/10 on build quality and ride and highly recommend it for a vintage tourer of high quality. Featuring a Sugino triple crankset with Suntour.785. Bridgestone T700 Valuse In the odd event I feel like I need the extra capacity Ill get a bladder ot Rotopax.
BRIDGESTONE T700 VALUSE PROFESSIONAL
The super plate rear derailliuer needs to be removed and upper wheel cleaned/lubed regularly, or if in good shape they are currently going for 70-100+- sold on ebay as still sought after for period correct rebuilds and seem to get scarcer every year. Lugged steel triple butted tubing, made in Japan, with a professional tune, waiting to hit the road once again.
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