While I've converted my Redwood to 650b wheels in the past, I briefly swapped back to 700c wheels with Barlow Pass tires. I swapped out 650b as I had been using Vee Rubber Speedsters which measured 47mm actual. Under heavy pedaling, the tires would rub at the chainstays. I could dent the chainstays for more clearance - the current indentations line up for a 700c tire - but I'd rather not if I don't have to. When the WTB Horizon tires were announced, I patiently waited until they were released and some actual measurements were shared. My tools are mostly packed up so I don't have calipers, but I think they're around 44mm actual, which is perfect. I'll be adding some SKS fenders shortly - there is adequate clearances front/rear.
My to do-list for this bike: Swap cranks - Dura Ace crankset goes back to wife's Clementine, Shimano Deore/600 cranks will be put on w/ 46/34 rings Change cassette - it'll be a custom 12-28 8-speed Change brakes - going to try DC 750 centerpulls Add fenders Lower bars 1cm Swap saddles - GB Aspin saddle will go on Make up a set of rack-less bags Photos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BKyr5k9DUER/?taken-by=treetopdesigns https://www.instagram.com/p/BKyr7G8jMAl/?taken-by=treetopdesigns https://www.instagram.com/p/BKyr-i_jcof/?taken-by=treetopdesigns David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
