I really thought for a bit about a custom frame for Rat Trap Pass tires, disc brakes, and Riv-like road geometry, but decided to try a used and very affordable Guercotti, at least for now. (I'll have it modified for discs and install tubulars on wood rims ...)
On Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 10:07 AM, Rod Holland <[email protected]> wrote: > Looks like the Riv line does have some bikes that would fit these, > starting with the larger Clems... Trying to suppress fantasies of a mutant > custom Roadeo with really big paws... > > rod > > > On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 12:00:38 PM UTC-4, Rod Holland wrote: >> >> What he said, at the time, was 32mm, but that was part of nuanced >> argument, he got pushback from many of us (raises hand), and obligingly >> gave us Barlows, Bon Jons, and Snoqs. This is meant, I think, to complete >> the line of "Enduro Allroad" (Jan's term, perhaps short-lived) tires in >> this width range for the the 3 popular wheel sizes. In the spirit of >> Pokemon (gotta get 'em all), I'm wondering about framesets that would give >> these a fair test. An old Karate Monkey? Anything Riv makes? Custom? I >> don't, out of hand, rule out rim brakes; my Trucker DeLuxe is doing nicely >> with cantis and Rat Trap Pass ELs, but these are definitely too fat for its >> 700c LHT brother. >> >> rod >> >> On Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 11:48:35 AM UTC-4, Neil Doran wrote: >>> >>> Just when you thought Compass was out of fat-tire ideas, behold: >>> https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/components/tires/ >>> 700c/compass-700c-x-55-antelope-hill-tc/ >>> >>> I seem to recall Jan stating that 700c tire fatness is optimal at about >>> 35mm, and that going wider is...sub-optimal? Maybe he will chime in here. >>> >>> I can't imagine many non-disc-brake frames fitting these monsters, but I >>> wonder if I could squeeze them into my Sam with sidepull 559s. It will only >>> cost me a small fortune to find out. >>> >> -- > 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, and letters that get interviews. By-the-hour resume and LinkedIn coaching. Other professional writing services. http://www.resumespecialties.com/ Patrick Moore Alburquerque, New Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique ************************************************************************** ************** *Auditis an me ludit amabilis insania?* -- 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 https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
