Well, I think I'm gonna go for it. Will report back in a few weeks. Thanks!
On Monday, July 6, 2015 at 10:46:15 AM UTC-4, Leslie wrote: > > I would suggest trying the wheels first, then if it all works out, > consider the crank, but no need to jump on the crank instantly, until you > know whether the wheels will work or not. > > I love my Hetres, but the Babyshoe is the 'new' version of them. The > Pari-Motos are supposedly great if a little smaller, but I've not tried > them. I have the 'force field' Fatty Rumpkins on the Bombadil; they are > fine for that bike, but I wouldn't suggest them for a Ram, would totally > kill the reason for going to a lighter bike... really tough tire, but, it > feels it. > > My Bomba's wheelset came from Rich (Synergy rims), but I built up my own > 650b wheels for my Ram, went w/ the A23 rim, really love it. I would have > gone w/ the Dyads (I have them in 700c), but the 650b version of the Dyads > wasn't available at the time. > > RBW used to have a 'budget' 650b wheelset, but it looks like they only > have their standard set now... You might try posting an ad for a 650b > wheelset here, on the 650b group, iBobs, etc., to get a wheelset that you > can verify that your calipers' slot is deep enough to get your pads to > align on the rim without rubbing a tire. I had to file to ensure I was > clearing my tires, and mine is a late Ram, not an early one. Yours is > probably fine since you mentioned that your pads are at the top of the > slot, but, I would hate to hear you report back that you had a rear tire > blow out and discovered that the pad had been rubbing against the tire... > safety first! > > -L > > > On Monday, July 6, 2015 at 8:57:19 AM UTC-4, alan lavine wrote: >> >> >> >> On Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 6:44:47 PM UTC-4, alan lavine wrote: >>> >>> Hello to the group, I'd like to pick y'alls brains (sp?) >>> >>> I have a 64 cm Ram that I bought used, and I'm trying to see how it fits >>> into my stable. I have Compass tires 700 x 32, measures 30, on it now, and >>> I realize that I can either put larger tires on it OR fenders but not both. >>> I wanted both so that it could be used as my credit card touring >>> bike...looking for 38's with full fenders. >>> >>> Would a 650 conversion achieve that? Would it change the ride at all? >>> I've never ridden 650's before. Besides new wheels and possibly brakes, >>> depending on available reach, what other modifications are required? >>> >>> The serial # is R038...any idea as to date of manufacture? >>> >>> Thanks in advance for your wisdom. I've not been much of a contributor >>> but I read this blog daily and always enjoy it and learn from it. >>> >>> Alan LaVine >>> NYC >>> >> >> As usual, the group has responded in an exemplary fashion, thanks to all. >> -I currently have 11 mm clearance at the closest point, which is where >> the end of the rear fender would attach to the frame between the chain >> stays. Not much with tires that measure 30. >> -Not too concerned about pedal strike, not sure if I even pedal thru a >> turn, but I'm not an aggressive rider to begin with. If this works, I will >> be changing cranks anyway, so I can go from a 175 to 170. >> -Currently have Riv silver brakes and the pads are at the highest >> position in the slot. Measuring, I can get the extra 19 mm needed for 650's >> in the the lowest point in the slot. Front and rear are the same. >> -Plan would be for 42 mm tires...any recs for a comfy tire? Flat >> protection not an issue. >> >> So it seems with new wheels and tires, maybe crank, this can happen >> easily. Any recs for wheels that won't break the bank? The VO ones look >> quite nice. >> >> Also, for a bit of background: I had a Surly LHT that I used for fully >> loaded touring, and it was excellent. But with a light load, or none, the >> bike was rigid as hell and my aging, arthritic body and butt were not >> happy. I stripped it, donated the frame, and put the wheels and components >> on a vintage Fuji Saratoga made with Ishiwata tubing. More flexible yes, >> but comfy, and just fine for CC touring. I have 38 Compass tires on it, the >> largest I've ever used, and love it to death. So I'm just trying to >> maximize the possibilities with the Ram, and further explore the world of >> fat tires. >> >> Again, heartfelt thanks to all. >> Alan >> - >> > -- 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 http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
