{"product_id":"nos-ritchey-wcs-alfa-bite-omega-bite-tires-red-skinwall-26-x-2-1-vintage-1990s-kevlar-folding-pair","title":"NOS Ritchey WCS Alfa-Bite + Omega-Bite Tires: Red + Skinwall - 26 x 2.1\" - Vintage 1990's - Kevlar Folding - (PAIR)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThese legendary mid 1990's 26'er tires were Ritchey's XC\/Trail front and rear combo to sit alongside the ZMax.  The AlfaBite is front specific with stiff corner knobs for killer cornering and braking, while the OmegaBite is rear specific and a climber's dream for traction and mud shedding.  The clay-colored \"red\" tread was put on their lighter WCS tires (note, my white balance was a bit off and the tread is a bit more red than in the pics).  These were stock or options on many fillet brazed and tig welded Ritchey models over the years (P-21, P-22...) or desired upgrades on Klein Attitude, Stumpjumper Ultimate\/Epic, Fat Chance Yo Eddy, Mountain Goat Whiskeytown Racer, and many other early 1990's bikes. One of the top tires for pro racer level XC retro mountain bike restorations?  These are EXTREMELY rare, especially new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNew old stock, never installed! The Omega is very close to pristine, and the Alfa is mostly mint but has a ~12\" section of tread that has cracking.   Sidewalls on both tires are very supple and free of cracking\/dryness\/crackling sounds even while flexed (see pics of me flexing sidewalls \u0026amp; tread).  Tread aside from that 12\" section is free from dryness\/cracking even when bending.  Very clean overall.  These are 25 year old tires and even without the section of cracking tread would be considered questionable to ride due to the age of the rubber, but for a show bike these will look almost showroom fresh.  The Omegabite could be ridden carefully, while the Alfa should be considered display only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003efolding bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTan skinwall, dark red tread, red\/white\/blue decal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e26x2.1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ritchey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53411522871436,"sku":"13564","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/vintage_road_bike_parts_1870s_1980s_campagnolo_tool_kit_27089__52195.1689206510.1280.1280.jpg?v=1792375413","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/nos-ritchey-wcs-alfa-bite-omega-bite-tires-red-skinwall-26-x-2-1-vintage-1990s-kevlar-folding-pair","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}