I wanted to run wider tires on my Rivendell Road Standard, but 700c x 28 was the max with fenders and brake clearance. After a long conversation with Grant Peterson, he mentioned that Rivendell had some 609 rims made - just a bit smaller than the 700c (622) rims. I ordered a set of rims and tires and had my LBS build them up.
What a difference a few millimeters makes! The tires (609x40 on the sidewall) measure right at 34mm wide, and they max out at 60 PSI. They provide so much more cushion for the city streets and gravel backroads, and they still feel plenty fast. It's a great tire size. Last week, after about 800 miles on this pair, I finally got my first flat. Upon inspection, I found six tiny thorns in the front tire. Not bad! I had considered a 650b conversion, but with the Road Standard's already low bottom bracket, this probably wasn't going to work out. Plus, that would mean the additional expense of new brake calipers. -- 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.
