[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Just installed the 29er snakeskin version today, running them tubeless. Getting them to seat tubeless was a little bit of an adventure, and my LBS had to open up the airflow on the compressor all the way and massage them a bit to get them seated. I only took a short ride around town, but they are remarkably zippier than the Super Motos I had been running. The tread area is significantly thinner than a Super Moto and I do wonder how much abuse they can take and what the lifespan will be, but I'll take a shorter lifespan for a funner ride! -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Is it definitely seated properly (http://sheldonbrown.com/flats.html#seating)? -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
I noticed/felt a buldge in the rear tire at 35psi. Took it off and checked the tube, remounted with everything looking good, and the buldge is right where it was before. I'm using Schwalbe tubes. It's about 1/4" buldge. Any suggestions for a fix before I go for warranty replacement? -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Thanks Bill, I'd been keeping my eye on Bike24—they must've arrived in stock in the last week or so. Nothing to delay the Clem build now! -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
I ordered the 27.5 from Schwalbe USA in Washington State. They were delevered to the Bay Area in 3 days. I checked before I ordered and they said that they'd just arrived. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Some sources in Europe: http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=143272;page=14;menu=1000,2,103,317;mid=0;pgc=0;orderby=4 http://www.xxcycle.com/schwalbe-big-one-hs472-evolution-line-275-x-235-gravel-tire-f,,en.php https://r2-bike.com/SCHWALBE-Tire-Big-ONE-275-650B-x-235-OneStar-EVO-SnakeSkin-TL-Easy I wonder if the heavier Snakeskin casings (the only ones available in 650b) will run a bit narrower than the Liteskins? Bill On Monday, January 18, 2016 at 12:16:37 PM UTC-8, Tom Harrop wrote: > > Sounds perfect! Where'd you get the 27.5s? I've been waiting on those > too... -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
I recently bought a set of 29er SnakeSkins from Bike24 and they finally cleared customs after two weeks in holding. Worked out to $98 with shipping for the pair, so about 40% off U.S prices. I will measure with calipers (though they'll be mounted on a 45mm rim) and report on ride quality when I get them. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
I ordered SKS B65 fenders, and the fender curve matches the Big One perfectly. Still need to get them installed, the rear is weird - SKS I think uses the same spacing for all their fenders but doesn't seem to take into consideration how much bigger a 29er tire can be. The rear fender stays naturally end up around the brazeon just in front of the dropouts on the seatstay. I was planning on installing a rack there, so might just have the fenders go there as well. David Chicago On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 10:05:32 AM UTC-6, David Banzer wrote: > > Also, running these on older version Alex DM18 - which are eyeletted, > basically a wider Sun CR18, almost exactly like a Velocity Atlas. Wish > these rims were still made instead of the newer version. > David > Chicago > > On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:43:26 PM UTC-6, drew wrote: >> >> nice to see these on a real bike. ive been curious. what are your >> feelings about their durability for urban riding? Likely wishful thinking? >> also, what rims are you using these with? >> > -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Sounds perfect! Where'd you get the 27.5s? I've been waiting on those too... -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Took a short test ride with 20 psi. Pretty impressive considering that's under the lowest recommended pressure. Next time out I'll go with 35 see how that feels. Light and fast Glad I waited for the 27.5 to come out. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Well as posted, there's no reason to worry about clearance. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Hi Drew, The tread pattern is just little dots, so there's not much to wear out. And the tread isn't very thick. That's the tradeoff I suppose for fast and comfortable. I don't expect the tread to wear as long as a Super Moto tread. Obviously no flat protection on these, I'll be swapping in superlight tubes and Stan's sealant - I think the superlight tubes with sealant will be about the same weight or a little less than the regular tubes that I'm using now. The lower pressure needed for these tires means that they'll be less likely to pick up debris, but we'll see. The snow/ice in Chicago has melted a bit, but with colder temps expected, I'll most likely swap in Smart Sams, so a durability test will have to wait until I get the chance to ride these on a regular basis. David in surprisingly warm 42degree Chicago On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:43:26 PM UTC-6, drew wrote: > > nice to see these on a real bike. ive been curious. what are your > feelings about their durability for urban riding? Likely wishful thinking? > also, what rims are you using these with? > -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
I have the marathon supremes and the big apple tires on other bikes. 1.6, 2.0 supremes and 2.1 big apple. I got the supremes for easier rolling and higher pressure. I weigh 190. Turns out that the big apples roll better. Significantly better. I changed out the bearings on one of my bikes because I thought It should be rolling easier than the the bike with the big apples. So this is totally scientific LOL. Love the 27.5 and can't wait to roll on the big ones. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Also, running these on older version Alex DM18 - which are eyeletted, basically a wider Sun CR18, almost exactly like a Velocity Atlas. Wish these rims were still made instead of the newer version. David Chicago On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:43:26 PM UTC-6, drew wrote: > > nice to see these on a real bike. ive been curious. what are your > feelings about their durability for urban riding? Likely wishful thinking? > also, what rims are you using these with? > -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Mine are being delivered tomorrow. :) On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:46:23 AM UTC-8, David Banzer wrote: > I installed these tires last week but never got to go on a ride as we had > some cold temps and snow since then. I still need to install some > superlight tubes w/ sealant. They measured around 56mm when first > installed. I'll give them a couple weeks before re-measuring. > I got a chance to commute with these installed on my Clem this morning. > In short, they're wonderful. Very similar feeling from going from Paselas > to Compass tires on another bike. > Obviously, they're big tires but very low weight. With Clem's super long > chainstays and my winter coat on, I couldn't see what gear I was in. I was > surprised to find out that I was pushing 86 gear inches for the entire > commute without needing to shift. > We'll see how long they last in the long term - that'll probably have to > wait until spring as I'll be swapping in some Smart Sams shortly. A second > wheelset is starting to sound appealing as well. > The good news is that my Clem will still fit fenders - the fork really is > the limiting factor, the rear I think would fit a 29x3.0 tire. I think I'll > have to re-think my no-fenders situation as it was a messy commute with > lots of dirty slush. > 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Also, what tire were you switching from that made it feel similar to changing from "Paselas to Compass"? If it was a Super Moto I'll be very excited, as that's what I'm going to be changing from and they do feel a bit doggy. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
nice to see these on a real bike. ive been curious. what are your feelings about their durability for urban riding? Likely wishful thinking? also, what rims are you using these with? -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
I got the Liteskin as I don't have tubeless compatible rims at the moment, so I'm running tubes in them. Just rode home from work, they're a lot of fun. David Chicago On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 4:12:39 PM UTC-6, Mike Shaljian wrote: > > Very nice! I'm waiting on a set of these to arrive from Germany. Did you > go for the SnakeSkin or LiteSkin sidewall? I chose SnakeSkin for best > tubeless compatibility (with not much more weight) but I was tempted by the > more supple LiteSkin option. > > On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:46:23 AM UTC-8, David Banzer wrote: >> >> I installed these tires last week but never got to go on a ride as we had >> some cold temps and snow since then. I still need to install some >> superlight tubes w/ sealant. They measured around 56mm when first >> installed. I'll give them a couple weeks before re-measuring. >> I got a chance to commute with these installed on my Clem this morning. >> In short, they're wonderful. Very similar feeling from going from Paselas >> to Compass tires on another bike. >> Obviously, they're big tires but very low weight. With Clem's super long >> chainstays and my winter coat on, I couldn't see what gear I was in. I was >> surprised to find out that I was pushing 86 gear inches for the entire >> commute without needing to shift. >> We'll see how long they last in the long term - that'll probably have to >> wait until spring as I'll be swapping in some Smart Sams shortly. A second >> wheelset is starting to sound appealing as well. >> The good news is that my Clem will still fit fenders - the fork really is >> the limiting factor, the rear I think would fit a 29x3.0 tire. I think I'll >> have to re-think my no-fenders situation as it was a messy commute with >> lots of dirty slush. >> 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
I test fitted a VO 63mm fender on my Clem, and it looked fine, though I'll be locking this bike up and bringing it an elevator daily, so I'm thinking about the SKS B65 fenders instead. My LBS can order them for me so I might go that route. If the B65 are 65mm wide, then I think It'll be fine around a 56mm or so tire. I'm also going to setup a second wheelset (I think I have a beater set that would work) with 2.1 Smart Sams, so I'm hoping with fenders installed for the Big Ones, that there would be extra fender clearance for the Smart Sams. If that works, and a simple wheel swap works, I'll probably abandon my plan to run dynamo lighting. David Chicago On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 2:07:45 PM UTC-6, Zed Martinez wrote: > > Nice! The Big Ones look like awesome tires, but I too would be curious > about squeezing fenders around them. > > On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 12:46:23 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: >> >> I installed these tires last week but never got to go on a ride as we had >> some cold temps and snow since then. I still need to install some >> superlight tubes w/ sealant. They measured around 56mm when first >> installed. I'll give them a couple weeks before re-measuring. >> I got a chance to commute with these installed on my Clem this morning. >> In short, they're wonderful. Very similar feeling from going from Paselas >> to Compass tires on another bike. >> Obviously, they're big tires but very low weight. With Clem's super long >> chainstays and my winter coat on, I couldn't see what gear I was in. I was >> surprised to find out that I was pushing 86 gear inches for the entire >> commute without needing to shift. >> We'll see how long they last in the long term - that'll probably have to >> wait until spring as I'll be swapping in some Smart Sams shortly. A second >> wheelset is starting to sound appealing as well. >> The good news is that my Clem will still fit fenders - the fork really is >> the limiting factor, the rear I think would fit a 29x3.0 tire. I think I'll >> have to re-think my no-fenders situation as it was a messy commute with >> lots of dirty slush. >> 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Nice! The Big Ones look like awesome tires, but I too would be curious about squeezing fenders around them. On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 12:46:23 PM UTC-5, David Banzer wrote: > > I installed these tires last week but never got to go on a ride as we had > some cold temps and snow since then. I still need to install some > superlight tubes w/ sealant. They measured around 56mm when first > installed. I'll give them a couple weeks before re-measuring. > I got a chance to commute with these installed on my Clem this morning. > In short, they're wonderful. Very similar feeling from going from Paselas > to Compass tires on another bike. > Obviously, they're big tires but very low weight. With Clem's super long > chainstays and my winter coat on, I couldn't see what gear I was in. I was > surprised to find out that I was pushing 86 gear inches for the entire > commute without needing to shift. > We'll see how long they last in the long term - that'll probably have to > wait until spring as I'll be swapping in some Smart Sams shortly. A second > wheelset is starting to sound appealing as well. > The good news is that my Clem will still fit fenders - the fork really is > the limiting factor, the rear I think would fit a 29x3.0 tire. I think I'll > have to re-think my no-fenders situation as it was a messy commute with > lots of dirty slush. > 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.
[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Big One(s) on Clem.
Very nice! I'm waiting on a set of these to arrive from Germany. Did you go for the SnakeSkin or LiteSkin sidewall? I chose SnakeSkin for best tubeless compatibility (with not much more weight) but I was tempted by the more supple LiteSkin option. On Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 9:46:23 AM UTC-8, David Banzer wrote: > > I installed these tires last week but never got to go on a ride as we had > some cold temps and snow since then. I still need to install some > superlight tubes w/ sealant. They measured around 56mm when first > installed. I'll give them a couple weeks before re-measuring. > I got a chance to commute with these installed on my Clem this morning. > In short, they're wonderful. Very similar feeling from going from Paselas > to Compass tires on another bike. > Obviously, they're big tires but very low weight. With Clem's super long > chainstays and my winter coat on, I couldn't see what gear I was in. I was > surprised to find out that I was pushing 86 gear inches for the entire > commute without needing to shift. > We'll see how long they last in the long term - that'll probably have to > wait until spring as I'll be swapping in some Smart Sams shortly. A second > wheelset is starting to sound appealing as well. > The good news is that my Clem will still fit fenders - the fork really is > the limiting factor, the rear I think would fit a 29x3.0 tire. I think I'll > have to re-think my no-fenders situation as it was a messy commute with > lots of dirty slush. > 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.
