After riding Pasela TG 37's (which I love) on my Hillborne for about six months, I would like something bigger for the occasional off road ride..(without fenders). I called Riv HQ a couple months ago and asked about the Supreme 50's bc the Riv website says they actually measure around 45mm on a Synergy rim. The Hillborne is rated to take 44mm max without Fenders. I can't remember who I spoke with, but they tested a set of 50's on a Green 56 Hillborne frame, like mine..and said they barely fit...but they do indeed fit, just a tiny bit of clearance. FWIW, when I was at Rivendell last August, Kevin told me that the orange Hillbornes have just a bit more tire clearance than the Green Hillbornes. I think he said the chainstays are rolled in a little more. I've been curious if the Dureme 50's also measure an actual 45mm like the Supreme's...(on a 22mm rim), but I can't find that data anywhere. Still I think I'm going to order a pair of Supreme 50's and hope for the best.
I'm thinking of using my budget deore wheelset as the offroad one and keep the big tires on permanently, as I've recently had a front dynamo wheel built. Now I just need to find a way to make a rear 7 speed Phil FW wheel happen. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
