I run the Babyshoes on my Hillborne, and before that on my Soma Grand Rando - combined, about 7000 km on them and they are the best Rene Herse tire I've ridden, and also the best slick I've ridden. The volume feels like the 'Goldilocks' balance in volume; bigger Rene Herse / Compass tires feel a bit unsupported to me, but narrower ones lose some of the comfort. Cannot recommend Babyshoe's enough. I have had a total of 3 flats on them in that 7000 km too, running tubed.
That said - they'll be snug under 52mm fenders, and I'd be tempted to stick to 38mm for that reason. I can't imagine the Gravel Kings are much different than the Rene Herse, but I'd still go Rene Herse for my money. I run those Babyshoes under 58mm fenders On Tuesday, 11 May 2021 at 17:47:53 UTC-7 upyou...@yahoo.com wrote: > Anyone running the Rene Herse 650B x 42 Babyshoe Pass? Phil, I was > considering the Loups 38 as well. I am enjoying the Rene Herse Barlow Pass > 38 on my hybrid bike. I also can see what all the fuss is about. Like > riding on clouds. > Kate-Trenton, NJ > Mermaid 50 Platy....still at Riv HQ > > On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 3:03:43 PM UTC-4 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > >> I'm running the Rene Hearse Loups (650b) with tubes on my 50cm, now I >> understand what all the fuss is about. They're fantastic & I'm sure the >> rest of their range is of the same caliber. >> >> PB >> >> On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 2:00:09 PM UTC-5 Kushan wrote: >> >>> Based on 55 cm frame size, I am assuming you plan to run 700c tires >>> (couldn't tell since you have 27.5 on your Clem). I have 700 x 38 mm >>> Panaracer Gravel king on my Roadini and they have been really great. >>> Despite the name, they are more of a road/slick tires with some light >>> treading which gives good traction on dirt. I ride unloaded but I am heavy >>> myself (200+ lbs) and find that they provide ample cushioning filled at >>> 70ish PSI. I recently did a 70 mile day ride and they kept me comfortable >>> all day. >>> >>> Never tired the Shikoro (btw they are made by Soma, not Panaracer) but >>> heard that they are quite similar PR Gravelkings. >>> >>> On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 11:36:09 AM UTC-7 JAS wrote: >>> >>>> Oh joy! My mermaid Platypus 55 cm frame is on the way! There’s no ETA >>>> yet on Velocity Dyad wheels from Rich at RBW, however I want to be ready >>>> and am seeking the wisdom of the group for recommendations on tires. >>>> >>>> Details: >>>> —Soma fenders, 52mm, that allow for tires up to 42mm >>>> —Light build, mostly planning for road riding or Rails to Trails paths >>>> —Minimal loads for day rides >>>> —I’ll be using tubes and don’t need “tubeless ready.” >>>> —No super light casings because I want some flat protection >>>> —I have a Clem for hauling and riding dirt trails using Schwalbe Big >>>> Bens, 27.5 x 2.0 >>>> >>>> Options contemplated: >>>> —Panaracer Shikoro 38mm (can’t locate 42 in stock) >>>> —Panaracer Gravel King (not sure which one) >>>> >>>> Your thoughts and advice? What would you recommend? What else should >>>> I consider? >>>> >>>> —Joyce >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/cf611b5d-f7c4-4eff-9343-358c7b058813n%40googlegroups.com.
