We went with the Soma Supple Vitesse SL 48's on Maia's Platypus. They are absolutely fantastic tires, truly. I would not hesitate to recommend the Shikoro's based on what I know, since they are in essence very similar tires, just with added flat protection.
Depending on the width of your rims, you might be able to fit a larger tire than what you think. On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 4:57:35 PM UTC-7 philipr...@gmail.com wrote: > Yes, mine is the 50cm, good choice for my 81 PBH I think? > > On a 650b I've most recently ridden the Kendas (like wood but not as > pliant) & the Soma/Panaracer Co de Vie (not bad), on a 700c the Panaracer > Gravel King (again, not bad). Now I promise to shut up after this, but > after the RH I'm never going back to another brand, they're that much > better. The 1st ride was all it took. > > The People rest, your Honor. > > On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:19:45 PM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: > >> Phil--Your Platy is a 50cm? >> >> Joyce, I'm so happy for you. >> >> These are the ones I think (I could check later) Analog speced for my >> Platy--with the same riding info--mostly road, pea gravel, perhaps a touch >> off pavement in case I need to be): >> https://analogcycles.com/product/panaracer-gravelking-semi-knobby-tires/ >> Officially, they are 43cm. >> >> I just got a pair from a fellow member in 38's that I put on my she >> devil. I might have only ridden 10 miles but they are better than the >> Marathon supreme that were on there (and I didn't mind the supremes). >> >> Roberta >> >> On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 2:36:09 PM UTC-4 JAS wrote: >> >>> Oh joy! My mermaid Platypus 55 cm frame is on the way! There’s no ETA >>> yet on Velocity Dyad wheels from Rich at RBW, however I want to be ready >>> and am seeking the wisdom of the group for recommendations on tires. >>> >>> Details: >>> —Soma fenders, 52mm, that allow for tires up to 42mm >>> —Light build, mostly planning for road riding or Rails to Trails paths >>> —Minimal loads for day rides >>> —I’ll be using tubes and don’t need “tubeless ready.” >>> —No super light casings because I want some flat protection >>> —I have a Clem for hauling and riding dirt trails using Schwalbe Big >>> Bens, 27.5 x 2.0 >>> >>> Options contemplated: >>> —Panaracer Shikoro 38mm (can’t locate 42 in stock) >>> —Panaracer Gravel King (not sure which one) >>> >>> Your thoughts and advice? What would you recommend? What else should I >>> consider? >>> >>> —Joyce >>> >>> >>> >>> -- 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 view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/fd4fbfe9-eb43-4070-86bf-8b9c5a7cd962n%40googlegroups.com.
