Radial/Bias Ply Tires

[429CV23]

I'm going to order a new front tire, but all I'm finding are bias plys. Currently it has a Marathon M880E, size 80/90-21, which has DOT code 4102 so it's very old.
I'm running a Bridgestone Exedra G850 radial on the rear.

The BD front wheel is 2.15 x 21, so I think sizing is limited to the 80/90 or a 90/90.

Does anyone know if/which brands are available in a narrow 21" radial?

I'll likely run the Bridgestone Exedra Maxx or the Avon if I am limited to a bias ply tire.

 

[bigkelk9]

You should be able to get that metzeler in it.. that's what I got front and back.. 300 on the rear

 

[woodbutcher]

bias front/radial rear is what came from the factory. as said, stick with the mh90, 90/90 not good.

 

[429CV23]

Thanks for the info guys! Good to know the front came with bias ply from the factory.

 

[429CV23]

Went ahead and ordered an Avon AV71, 80/90-21 (MH90). Not bad at $73 shipped, plus a few bucks for an ounce of Dynabeads.

 

[armad]

I'm going to order a new front tire, but all I'm finding are bias plys. Currently it has a Marathon M880E, size 80/90-21, which has DOT code 4102 so it's very old.
I'm running a Bridgestone Exedra G850 radial on the rear.

The BD front wheel is 2.15 x 21, so I think sizing is limited to the 80/90 or a 90/90.

Does anyone know if/which brands are available in a narrow 21" radial?

I'll likely run the Bridgestone Exedra Maxx or the Avon if I am limited to a bias ply tire.

I just put new tires on front and back this spring. I had a hard time coming up with a radial for the front. SO, I ordered the biased ply mh90 American Elite from Dunlop and put the Dunlop Elite 3 radial 250 on the back. Dunlop had a $40 rebate so ended up paying around $300 for the pair. My tires were worn down and the new tires really made the bike handle much better.