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FMB Silk Tires

I recently tired out a pair of FMB BOYAUX de COMPETITION silk tires in 22MM on the Trimble Aero bike #067.  The tires are handmade in France and competitors to Dugast.  I think they are equal if not better in quality.  I’ve put about 100 miles on my pair and really enjoyed the ride!  9.5 bar is about the right pressure for my weight and even at that high pressure they smooth out the roughness in the road better than any other type of tire.  The ride feels very smooth and fast. They are available at www.worldclasscycles.com  The tires are glued to a pair of vintage Fiamme Red Label rims and Dura Ace 7400 hubs with 28 spokes.  It’s a very light and lively wheelset, but not at all aero.

Nothing rides like Silk!

Soie Naturelle – Natural Silk

28 spoke Fiamme Red Label rims

I like the tread – lots of grip!

No detectable wear in 100 miles

2 Responses to “FMB Silk Tires”

  1. Hannah says:

    Looks like good tires!!

  2. STT says:

    Nice write-up JT. Those silks look like they have an excellent fine-tread! We need some new silks for Aero #2 up here in AK…

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