Mark, the pinstripes on the 65's are actually clear or see through. I don't think there are any reflective qualities. The traditional Sks stripe pattern, as you described it and is on the 55's, I don't mind. I thought about spray painting the 65s but not sure how they'd turn out. Those aluminum PB's look sweet too, and if they are less shiney then the poly then that would be a positive. I also considered some VO aluminums but plastic seems to suit the Clem concept.
The p55s, when you raise them off the tire and in the "install position" do seem to offer just enough coverage for the 2.0s. They wouldn't rub but as Zed mentioned above there may be some side spray? I put the 55s and the 65s side by side and with the mudflats the 55s are a little longer. The current stock Kenda tires need to go, they are heavy, loud and slow. So I think the plan for now is: run the kendas through the winter with the black Planet Bike Cascadias (they were only $35 Canadian so what's that? Like $2 USD? So sad right now) Keep the Sks p55s for the summer tires which will be the soma supple vitesse 42c. I think the gum wall and the silver fenders will be nice. Depending on the durability and longevity of that tire I'll probably switch to a schwalbe 50c for the following winter and for touring and extended gravel. Riv site says the 50 big bens measure at 45 so should be good to go. So, the B65s are for sale. I'll probably start a FS post if no one offers in the next couple days. Thanks for the feedback. Tim Wood Vancouver Canada -- 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 [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
