Gary, I have a 26" wheeled All-Rounder that I have toured with. 32 spokes on the rear was marginal, 36 I didn't have a problem but I weigh 150 and don't carry a lot of gear.
Riding loaded, off-road, I would go large on the tire size and see what rim the manufacturers recommend. Mine are 23mm rims (older Sun CR-18s, Phil hubs) and I have used both 26x1.75 and currently 26x2.0 tires. I error on the side of robustness. Angus On Jan 28, 3:07 pm, Gary <g...@worldcyclotour.com> wrote: > I'm looking to get a new touring wheelset and would like some > feedback. The wheels will be 26", used fully loaded. Me 200lbs 6'4", > bike fully loaded, 60% on road 40% offroad. 40 hole Phils, tires 1.75 > maybe 2.0. Now the questions. > > 24mm or 27mm rim width and limitations for each with regard to > minimum/ maximum tire size for the rims? > > What would be the safe minimum tire width on either and still be safe > (pinch flats etc.) for rough riding. > > What would be the maximum tire width (stability) for each. > > I'm needing to pick my poison. > > Thanks, > > Gary -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
