Cicrumfrence of the tire/wheel, or cross-section?  If cross section, they
measure 46mm at the widest on CR-18 rims...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/2411066334/

On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:15 AM, shakin_jake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> Hi Peter,  I have been thinking about installing a set of 50 mm Big
> Apple tires on my 700c Surly LHT (58cm)  Front should fit w/o issues
> (fatties fit fine, or so they claim) but I'm rolling with an Xtracycle
> in the rear and room between the frame rails in front and back of the
> tire that's on there now (Conti Contact) is quite limited
>
> My question is, how does the Big Apple 50 mm tire circumference
> compare with the 700 c Conti Contact, if you know?
>
> If it's the same or smaller, it wouldn't be an issue fitting the rear
> in the X frame (I'd imagine)
>
> Then there's the rim width issue.  The stock rims are Alex Adventurer
> (622 X 18)  Thought I read on Schwalbe's site the 700c 50 mm tire
> likes a wider rim?
>
>
> Jake
> Reddick Fla.
>
> >
>


-- 
Cheers,
David
Redlands, CA

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