[RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
Thanks Jim. Those look nice, amazing they could fit on a Cross-Check ! On Sunday, December 23, 2012 4:21:43 AM UTC+7, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I had some Kenda Karma 29x1.9 on my Cross-Check. Good, light, not too expensive. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/X3xQBscK6A0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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.
[RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
Schwalbe's Smart Sam seems to work for somebody: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79246467@N03/7950479772/in/set-72157629861213795/ A beautiful bike. On Saturday, December 22, 2012 2:28:23 AM UTC-7, Paul Y wrote: Real curious to know which 29er tires people are running on their big Atlanti, especially along the lines of XC / trail riding. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/-nxXyyJ3QzAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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.
[RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
Paul: From a post regarding tires used in Alaska: Rivendell Atlantis with 44mm SnowCat rims, mounted w/ an Nanoraptor. It fits an Exiwolf up front. I had to shave the outer knobs off the Exiwolf w/ a razor blade. It took forever. Fingers really hurt. The interesting thing is that the Exiwolf fit the first year, but it was realy close. Actually, it was too close. If I would've bent the rim or broken a spoke on a long ride in 5 degree temps...well, that would've been a bad idea. The second winter I rode this set up I could only ride the Nanoraptor on the rear. And it too would rub occasionally at very low pressures. So, it's not a Pugsly, but the Atlantis is a damn versatile bike. On Dec 22, 1:28 am, Paul Y paulyeoh...@gmail.com wrote: Real curious to know which 29er tires people are running on their big Atlanti, especially along the lines of XC / trail riding. -- 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-bunch@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.
[RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
Paul: The link to the photos re: Same Atlantis with a lot of different tires (from Hawai'i to Alaska): http://www.flickr.com/photos/28720636@N02/sets/72157609908249398/ Enjoy! dougP On Dec 22, 1:28 am, Paul Y paulyeoh...@gmail.com wrote: Real curious to know which 29er tires people are running on their big Atlanti, especially along the lines of XC / trail riding. -- 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-bunch@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
It's too bad that Riv didn't add just another 2 cm overall to the tire clearances on the Atlantis, to make an already versatile bike even more versatile. As it is, the lack of space for more than ~55 mm would kill the deal for me, even supposing I had the wherewithal to afford one. I've owned a couple of frames that take 65s + fenders + mud room (one the Fargo, one the old Diamond Back Axis Team (wthtm) . On Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 10:55 AM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Paul: The link to the photos re: Same Atlantis with a lot of different tires (from Hawai'i to Alaska): http://www.flickr.com/photos/28720636@N02/sets/72157609908249398/ Enjoy! dougP On Dec 22, 1:28 am, Paul Y paulyeoh...@gmail.com wrote: Real curious to know which 29er tires people are running on their big Atlanti, especially along the lines of XC / trail riding. -- 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-bunch@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. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-bunch@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
On Sun, 2012-12-23 at 13:59 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote: It's too bad that Riv didn't add just another 2 cm overall to the tire clearances on the Atlantis, to make an already versatile bike even more versatile. As it is, the lack of space for more than ~55 mm would kill the deal for me, even supposing I had the wherewithal to afford one. I've owned a couple of frames that take 65s + fenders + mud room (one the Fargo, one the old Diamond Back Axis Team (wthtm) . 2 cm is almost an inch. That much extra clearance would make an Atlantis unfenderable with normal road tires. If you want something that takes monster size tires, there are specialized bikes just for that. -- 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-bunch@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
Why? I used 60 mm Planet Bike fenders with both wheelsets, ie the Big Apple and the Kojak wheelsets. No problem with either, unless a big air gap over the latter is a problem. 65 mm tires aren't monster by any means, not when the market includes 4 tires. There is a huge difference, so I've been told, between the very pavement rideable 60 mm Big Apples, and truly fat tires. Simon Rakower of SnoCat fame said that he builds a lot of SnoCat wheels (the rims are 44 mm wide) for fat bike owners who want something narrow. On Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 2:13 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: 2 cm is almost an inch. That much extra clearance would make an Atlantis unfenderable with normal road tires. If you want something that takes monster size tires, there are specialized bikes just for that. -- 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-bunch@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. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - -- 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-bunch@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
On Sun, 2012-12-23 at 14:20 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Why? I used 60 mm Planet Bike fenders with both wheelsets, ie the Big Apple and the Kojak wheelsets. No problem with either, unless a big air gap over the latter is a problem. Yes a big air gap is a problem, both aesthetically and in terms of coverage/protection. 65 mm tires aren't monster by any means, not when the market includes 4 tires. 65mm tires are monster in comparison to 35 to 38mm, which is about what the Atlantis is made for. And recall, you asked for just under an inch more clearance than the already ample clearance the Atlantis has today.If not monster, that's certainly monstrous. There is a huge difference, so I've been told, between the very pavement rideable 60 mm Big Apples, and truly fat tires. Simon Rakower of SnoCat fame said that he builds a lot of SnoCat wheels (the rims are 44 mm wide) for fat bike owners who want something narrow. I understand why you are interested in such enormous tires. As I said, there are bikes made for them. -- 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-bunch@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
Patrick Moore iPhone On Dec 23, 2012, at 3:12 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2012-12-23 at 14:20 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Why? I used 60 mm Planet Bike fenders with both wheelsets, ie the Big Apple and the Kojak wheelsets. No problem with either, unless a big air gap over the latter is a problem. Yes a big air gap is a problem, both aesthetically and in terms of coverage/protection. Refuteo sic: no splashing withe the PB 60s and the Kojaks. 65 mm tires aren't monster by any means, not when the market includes 4 tires. 65mm tires are monster in comparison to 35 to 38mm, which is about what the Atlantis is made for. And recall, you asked for just under an inch more clearance than the already ample clearance the Atlantis has today.If not monster, that's certainly monstrous. Not at all: it is merely generous. There is a huge difference, so I've been told, between the very pavement rideable 60 mm Big Apples, and truly fat tires. Simon Rakower of SnoCat fame said that he builds a lot of SnoCat wheels (the rims are 44 mm wide) for fat bike owners who want something narrow. I understand why you are interested in such enormous tires. As I said, there are bikes made for them. Enormous is the wrong word. Generous is correct. Patrick Moore, wise dtr is mnplzg the mcbk. -- 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-bunch@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. -- 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-bunch@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
Note that the guy with the Atlantis referenced in the above link lives in Alaska, which sort of specializes in extreme weather. IMHO if it works there, it'll work anywhere. He includes photos of a Pug with monster tires. Maybe that's better during the dead of winter but it sure ain't heading to Hawai'i with a simple wheel change. Versatility is a highly valuable virtue in a bike. dougP On Sunday, December 23, 2012 3:01:09 PM UTC-8, Patrick Moore wrote: Patrick Moore iPhone On Dec 23, 2012, at 3:12 PM, Steve Palincsar pali...@his.comjavascript: wrote: On Sun, 2012-12-23 at 14:20 -0700, PATRICK MOORE wrote: Why? I used 60 mm Planet Bike fenders with both wheelsets, ie the Big Apple and the Kojak wheelsets. No problem with either, unless a big air gap over the latter is a problem. Yes a big air gap is a problem, both aesthetically and in terms of coverage/protection. Refuteo sic: no splashing withe the PB 60s and the Kojaks. 65 mm tires aren't monster by any means, not when the market includes 4 tires. 65mm tires are monster in comparison to 35 to 38mm, which is about what the Atlantis is made for. And recall, you asked for just under an inch more clearance than the already ample clearance the Atlantis has today.If not monster, that's certainly monstrous. Not at all: it is merely generous. There is a huge difference, so I've been told, between the very pavement rideable 60 mm Big Apples, and truly fat tires. Simon Rakower of SnoCat fame said that he builds a lot of SnoCat wheels (the rims are 44 mm wide) for fat bike owners who want something narrow. I understand why you are interested in such enormous tires. As I said, there are bikes made for them. Enormous is the wrong word. Generous is correct. Patrick Moore, wise dtr is mnplzg the mcbk. -- 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-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/hwiF-IUJEusJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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.
[RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
You can use scissors to trim side knobs. Still takes forever, and hurts. Philip WWW.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/IQqTB8sDHT8J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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.
[RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
You can use scissors to trim side knobs. Still takes forever, and hurts. Philip WWW.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/sryS27sKhjsJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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.
[RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
You can use scissors to trim side knobs. Still takes forever, and hurts. Philip WWW.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Vaw07_DCzu0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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.
Re: [RBW] Re: 29er tires on an Atlantis
All the cool kids cut with razor blades: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/1665866450/in/set-72157602592825848/ On Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 6:12 PM, Philip Williamson philip.william...@gmail.com wrote: You can use scissors to trim side knobs. Still takes forever, and hurts. Philip WWW.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Vaw07_DCzu0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@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. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it. -*Mark Twain* -- 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-bunch@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.
