[RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

Well that was a comical journey. After all that discussion of what would fit on the Cheviot, I bought the Byways and couldn't get them to seat on my rims. After hours of messing with that today it dawned on me that I still have the Continental Double Fighter II tires that came on my Appaloosa.

[RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

Joe, I've had the same issues mounting tires you describe. If you're using tubeless compatible rims then you should be using tubeless rim tape. Its slick and thin. Helps the bead seat better. Lubing the bead with some soapy water then pumping them up to the max pressure will sometimes get them

[RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

I have the same tires and had the same seating issue. solved it by pumping them way too high and hoping the bead would pop into place... which it eventually did. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

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Whelp, they're definitely cushier and look great, but I can't get 'em fully seated to save my life..both tires have a low spot creating a hobby horse ride. Did I screw up buying tubeless compatible tires? https://photos.app.goo.gl/yJw11LDAuKK9JNcX9 -- You received this message because you are

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Oh that's right, you have the cream tires..very cool. I went with WTB Byway 650 x 47 with the bit of knobbies on the sides. I think they'll fit and I think the tan sidewall ones look sweet. Hey, you two-speeded it! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

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On Monday, April 30, 2018 at 8:25:27 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ya know what happens when you put a dang e-motor on a Cheviot? It gets > faster and

[RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

i've got the 29x50mm schwalbe big bens. they seem to max it out, wouldn't go bigger. great tire for the cheviot. makes it more mountain bikey. On Monday, April 30, 2018 at 8:25:27 PM UTC-7, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ya know what happens when you put a dang e-motor on a Cheviot? It gets > faster

[RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

Yeah I got it used and they were on there. the front brake pads are dead center in the slot. The clearance issue is the way all the tektro brakes hang down so far below the mounting bolt. The Pauls and the Shimanos are much higher/lower profile depending on how you look at it. My Ram has

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

Hey Paul, I'm an idiot. I forgot my new Crust has 650b x 48 GravelKings..all I gotta do is test fit the front wheel on my Chev. DOH! -- 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

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Huh, I've never even seen 365 before. The reach is 45-65, whereas my 559s are 55-73 and maxed out at the rear. You need bigger brakes, bro! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

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So they are Tektro R365 brakes and you can see the rear is nice and clear.

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I think any of these three would fit OK. Compass would probably be the most supple but the other two have good reviews online. I have the Gravelkings on my Joe and they are great tires. SBH 650 x 48 478g WTB Horizon 650 x 47 515g Panaracer Gravelking 650 x 48 520g -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

Yes, "ebike compatibility" is a bit of a hedge against lunatics on 70-pound bikes running 35mph like it's a motorcycle. That's not me and I'm not focused on a specific ebike tire, I just need something bigger and cushier. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

One of the guys in one of the bike clubs I ride with has a Trek e-bike equipped with Switchback Hill tires.  He likes them fine, and has had no trouble with them.  OTOH he's not a scorcher, and if what I've read (i.e., that "e-bike compatibility" is a matter of being run continuously at 30

[RBW] Re: Cheviot fat tires

switchback hill compass tires. Not sure if they are e-bike friendly though. I don't know anything about e-bikes. On Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 2:53:47 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > SBH? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

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I've used SBH on velocity rims. I had fenders on there, but I had to heavily mod to fit. On Monday, April 30, 2018 at 11:25:27 PM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > Ya know what happens when you put a dang e-motor on a Cheviot? It gets > faster and heavier, rendering the previously cushy 41.5 Fatty

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Interesting, Scott..yes, I would like to see pics please. I have a Racer brake I could swap in, Will @ Riv has his Chev set up the same way for front clearance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this

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Joe, I have a 58 Betty Foy I currently have Schwalbe Almotions 50x584 27.5x2.0 mounted tubeless to some A23 rims. The rear has plenty of clearance but the front is close to the brake which are tektro but I don't know the number. The fork has plenty of room and I just can't quite bring myself