I've just had 26" x 4.0" Tannus Armour fitted in the tires of my Boostbikes Scout (the name of the Revi Cheetah here in New Zealand) - I purchased the Armour for its puncture protection qualities, but am also enjoying the extra "cushiness" the inserts provide- I can run a lower tire pressure and...
Kia Ora from a fellow Cantabrian!
David from Velo-Ideale can sort this for you.
Give him a call or text him on ph: (027) 4462414
Velo Ideale is in Surfside Mall/68 Seaview Rd New Brighton (cycle parking outside shop, car parking in Hawke St carpark)
Hi Chickenfoot 2,
Short bobber fenders are a factory made option for this bike. I live in New Zealand and purchased my short bobber fenders from the New Zealand agent/importer here (check out boostbikes.co.nz) - I feel sure that these must be available somewhere in your part of the world.
Pretty much what it would have in the United States, taking into account the exchange rate/taxes and tariffs etc. I had the grips and pedals from other projects - the saddle was $NZ 190.00 ($US 128.47 at todays exchange rate). I'm sworn to secrecy over the price paid for the tires...
They are new old stock Surly Black Floyds - they were discontinued about 4 - 5 years ago, and are scarce as hen's teeth in this part of the world. I am lucky to have a local bike shop owner in my town who was the Surly agent for NZ, who tracked these down for me.