Cicrumfrence of the tire/wheel, or cross-section? If cross section, they measure 46mm at the widest on CR-18 rims... http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2411066334/
On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:15 AM, shakin_jake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Peter, I have been thinking about installing a set of 50 mm Big > Apple tires on my 700c Surly LHT (58cm) Front should fit w/o issues > (fatties fit fine, or so they claim) but I'm rolling with an Xtracycle > in the rear and room between the frame rails in front and back of the > tire that's on there now (Conti Contact) is quite limited > > My question is, how does the Big Apple 50 mm tire circumference > compare with the 700 c Conti Contact, if you know? > > If it's the same or smaller, it wouldn't be an issue fitting the rear > in the X frame (I'd imagine) > > Then there's the rim width issue. The stock rims are Alex Adventurer > (622 X 18) Thought I read on Schwalbe's site the 700c 50 mm tire > likes a wider rim? > > > Jake > Reddick Fla. > > > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Bicycle Lifestyle" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/bicyclelifestyle?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
