That was supposed to read "Hetres or Babyshoe Pass need 50mm fenders
minimum IMO"

The LoupLoups work fine with P45s, I am running that setup myself.

On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Jim Bronson <jim.bron...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hetres or LoupLoup pass need 50mm fenders minimum, IMO.
> On Apr 29, 2015 3:05 PM, "Lungimsam" <john11.2...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I use Hetres at 50psi on my 52 Blue Sam with P45 fenders, raised as far
>> from the tire as the frame allows with mounting from the fender tab on the
>> front fender, and mounting the fender directly to the eyelet under the seat
>> stay bridge with a bolt.
>>
>> I am hoping to put Loups on for my next set, as they will allow more
>> clearance under fenders. It is pretty tight. Most would probably think it
>> is ok, and it has been great, but I like lots of clearance.
>>
>> I also have a Bleriot that I have used Hetres as well as Loups on. The
>> Loups feel plenty cushy at 45psi. Allows much more clearance under the
>> fenders than the Hetres did. I think the Hetres get me 1cm all around, the
>> Loups get me a lot more.
>>
>> *So, I think both tires have a comparable ride quality at these
>> pressures, but just decide if you like more clearance under fenders or not.
>> Disclaimer: I weigh about 175lbs. I don't know how they will feel in
>> another weight class and at different pressures.*
>>
>> The Cypress will allow massive overkill fender clearance. I had them on
>> my Sam for a short time, and they were nice at 50 or 55 psi, if I remember
>> right. But you won't get as good ability to road through cracked roads with
>> tires that narrow, from my experience
>>
>> But again, all these tires are great. I like them at low pressures.
>>
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