Triple Santana Bike in progress

[Kitty Goursolle]

Here is my “new to me” vintage steel Santana Triple. A bit of work still needed.  New stoker stems and  drop bars are on order to replace the child ones pictured below.  

I’m looking  for advice on bombproof tires. For fit,  I put on a 38mm  gravel tire on the front. Pictured on the R below.    Looks ok.  If anybody (local to the SF Bay Area) can spare me some used 700c tires, 40mm or bigger,  I want to try them on the bike,  for fit only, before buying new. Middle view below is looking down at the rear chain stays with a 32 tire on.  Seems roomy enough for at least a 38.  

My personal goal for this bike is riding it just for flatland fun with friends.  

My dream goal: to have three USA riders take it to PBP 2027.  3 German brothers have done PBP on their triple several times.  If anyone has their contact info, please let me know. I’m sure they have some tips to share.

Cheers, 

Kitty