So last night, I liberated my 700c wheelset from the Bomba and put the
650b's back on it, adjusted the brakes, so it's back to ol' self.
With that done, I popped the 700c wheelset into the canti-Rom's frame for
the first time to have a look at clearances.
H..
My front tire is
Fat in the front and skinny in the back is what all the cool mountain bike
kids do.
What brakes are you using on the Bomb that you have that much adjustment?
Cheers,
David
On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 5:55 AM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
So last night, I liberated my 700c wheelset from
Paul Motolites. Since the Bomba is a 650b frame, with the collar in the
normal position, everything lines up fine. Slide the collar up ~2/3 in,
and it hits at the 700c level. Had plenty of clearance under the fenders
w/ the 700c-35 tire (of course, this is the same bike that I can run the
Hi Tom-
I have been running the Continental 42's for several months. I bot them
from Riv and they were said to actually measure 38 mm which I found to be
true. I have liked them - mainly riding on roads but with a few wild rides
on gravel, dirt, frozen dirt etc. My only problem was finding
True, the Little Big Bens don't have side-knobs, only the even square-block
tread... I still think it might be a good tire for me, but, I'm still
looking for something w/ side-knobs, too. And I agree, the Sammy Slick
does seem narrower than what I want, too.
I like the MSO, but it may be
Did you buy that Canti-Rom that was recently FS in the East Bay? I don't
know their max fit. Mine can just fit 42mm, but that is with ridiculous
close clearances. 40mm is much better. The MSO looks like it maxes out
right around 39, so could just fit for both of us!
Cheers,
David
On Tue, Jun
Don't know if I'm helping or hindering here, but Continental has a 42 mm
'cyclocross' tyre with some side knobs.
Herehttp://www.conti-online.com/www/bicycle_de_en/themes/cross/cyclocross_speed_en.html.
Don't know anything about them.
I'm also checking out tyres in this category size range
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Actual Tire Sizes
Don't know if I'm helping or hindering here, but Continental has a 42 mm
'cyclocross' tyre with some side knobs.
Herehttp://www.conti-online.com/www/bicycle_de_en/themes/cross/cyclocross_speed_en.html.
Don't know
David,
Not that one; Alex in St Paul posted his for sale here as a complete, but
I talked him into just the frame (and a few other bits).
(http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/2007/cc406-andrewkarre1107.html)
The official quoted size is 38; but that's usually on the conservative
side, so, I'm
I've seen reports of the MSO measuring ~40mm on wider rims like 24mm Dyad.
On the Canti-roms with the right kind of brake pads ( the short ones that
swing out of the way) you could probably fit the MSO's on the fork. I was
thinking about adding canti's on my Ram for reason, but sold it to fund
That's a good one as well! The East Bay one caught my attention for a
minute or two!!!
Tom Thomas: Those 42mm Contis look intriguing! Another option out there!
Cheers,
David
On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
David,
Not that one; Alex in St Paul posted
Riv used to carry the Conti Speed king in 42. Measured around 38 mm. The
Conti Cross ride looks a bit beefier to me.
Vee Rubber also carries a few 700x40's... the X-C-X and Rail and maybe
others.
~mike
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I'm pondering other tires too, at the moment;have you considered the
Little Big Brown against the MSO and Happy Medium? How about Schwalbe
Sammy Slick?
On Sunday, June 2, 2013 12:49:09 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes, obsessive-compulsive 650B riders, this is your moment to
Hi Leslie, the Little BBs don't look like they have enough (any) side
knobs, and the SS are listed 35mm, so probably actually closer to 32 given
Schwalbe's inconsistency in sizing. I want a full 40, so the MSO is looking
good!
Cheers,
David
On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 6:46 AM, Leslie
my Schwalbe 700x40 Smart Sam's are 40.7 mm knob to knob on 23mm Salsa rims.
The casing measures 38.5 mm
They have nice side knobs and corner pretty good on dirt. They're just OK
on the pavement. Wire bead and 540 gms.
~mike
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I didn't see anything other than the 35mm SS. So they have a 40 as well?
Cheers,
David
On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 6:22 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote:
my Schwalbe 700x40 Smart Sam's are 40.7 mm knob to knob on 23mm Salsa
rims. The casing measures 38.5 mm
They have nice side
they have a 40 and 45. Wait another month and you can have my 40's to see
if you like them.
~mike
On Monday, June 3, 2013 7:18:52 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
I didn't see anything other than the 35mm SS. So they have a 40 as well?
Cheers,
David
On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 6:22 PM,
I'm more than happy to take your cast-offs!
Cheers,
David
On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 7:41 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote:
they have a 40 and 45. Wait another month and you can have my 40's to see
if you like them.
~mike
On Monday, June 3, 2013 7:18:52 PM UTC-7,
good find David. One issue with this data is that some tires grow with
age. The JB Greens on my Coho are measuring 34.5 mm with abut 2000 miles on
them on 20mm rims. They were a 1.5mm narrower when I put them on.
One big thing not well represented on the list are 650B tires... we need
more
Yes, obsessive-compulsive 650B riders, this is your moment to shine!!!
You're right about the tire growth. My JB-Gs are @ 34 right now. At least
the rear is @ 65psi. Front @ 40psi is still right @ 33.3.
I found it linked to a MSO review I was reading. I think I'm down to the
MSO and the Kenda
Thanks David.
~Hugh
On Sunday, June 2, 2013 8:36:27 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Came across this crowd-sourced list of sizes, and thought it might be
appreciated by some off the good people here:
One big thing not well represented on the list are 650B tires... we need
more variety!
Could not agree more. Just to add to the wish list 650b knobbies. Emailed
Grant and asked him to lean on the tire manufactures :-) His replythey
swat me away like a fly.
~Hugh
On Sunday, June 2, 2013
too bad the BG Rockn'roads won't fit as they are a really nice tire. Just
got a almost new pair form Ryan (Seattle) and mounted up the back to see
how it would fit the Rafi. It clears the seatstays, but only have 2mm of
clearance. Too tight for me. They measured 44mm on 23mm wide Salsa rims.
David:
Good stuff. The listings for Schwalbe Marathon Supreme 700 are consistent
with my experience. The Vittoria Rando Hypers that are on the Atlantis now
are also on-size (40 mm). Thats on Mavic's A 719 rim at IIRC 22 mm.
I'll check the rim width on the mini-Lantis. Right now it's got
Tire manufacturers must need large runs to make any money. Rivendell
probably has to order enough tires to last a couple of years before a
manufacturer will talk to the them. Panaracer must have a warm spot in
their heart for the niche inhabited by Rivendell Compass.
Then there's the issue
When I had my Bleriot, I desperately wanted a light 40mm knobbie for it.
That's the big hole in the 650B market right now. Whoever makes the move
and does that would have the market to themselves.
Cheers,
David
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 12:02 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote:
Tire
Rumor is that Clement is considering a 650B version of the MSO. Not sure
if it will happen time to write them and say pretty please!
The new Vee Rubber XCX in 650B runs about 47mm. Still too big for most Riv
bikes in that size.
~mike
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I think it would be fantastic for them to jump into the market. The MSO
already gets a lot of positive reviews. It could be the new hot tire for
the mixed-surface 650B crowd!
Cheers,
David
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 5:38 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote:
Rumor is that Clement is
Added my Duremes and Hypers as mounted on Dyad rims.
On Sunday, June 2, 2013 10:36:27 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Came across this crowd-sourced list of sizes, and thought it might be
appreciated by some off the good people here:
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