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26 x 1 3/8 inch EA.3 (590 mm)
Bicycle Tires from Harris Cyclery

590 mm / 26 x 1 3/8 tires

This is the size used on most 3-speed bikes.
Also used on department-store 10 speeds and some specialty bicycles made for smaller riders.

Often confused with the 597 mm and 559 mm sizes

I.S.O. Size	Traditional Size	Brand	Model	Price	Rated Pressure
35-590	26 x 1 3/8 EA3	Michelin	World Tour	TRD48 $19.95	85 psi	The legendary World Tour! Black w/gum sidewall and reflective stripe.
37-590	26 x 1 3/8 EA3	Kenda	Black Wall	TRD50 $14.95	55 psi	Street tread
37-590	26 x 1 3/8 EA3	Kenda	Gum Wall	TRD51 $14.95	55 psi	Street tread
40-590	26 x 1 3/8"	Panaracer	Col de la Vie	TRD61 $34.95		Street tire with lightweight, tan skinwall. This is a super quality tire, and is a great cosmetic match for older English 3-speeds. This is arguably the finest tire ever made to fit this rim size. 38.5 mm width is wider than most for a cushy, sure-footed ride. Made in Japan! NOTE: Panaracer marks these tires "26x1-1/2". It is actually a 26x1-3/8 590 tire.
37-590	26 x 1 3/8 EA3	Schwalbe	TRD77 Delta Cruiser	TRD77 $22.95		White wall tire
37-590	26 x 1 3/8 EA3	Schwalbe	TRD79 Delta Cruiser	TRD79 $27.95		Creme colored tire with reflective sidewalls!
	26 x 1 3/8"		Inner Tube	TUD59	Schrader valve"	Tubes

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