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Sorethroat; I know what you mean about the tyres. These are old ones, not Schwalbes, and have a ribbed tread. I think the 'cream tyre revival' has kinda spoilt it for folks with vintage bikes running on authentic creamies. Looking at early photos of the time, this was the normal colour for a sporting tyre.
I blame the Guv'nor! Although we do have 5 bikes in our house, on cream tyres now - all old ones.
Ive just varnished the grips, so they are less bright, and im fitting genuine period 'flint catchers', and a pair of little top-tube bags for day rides.
Of course, it's pissing down today!