[RBW] Re: Trying to help a friend with his RAM, what are the largest fenders you can run and largest tires?
I have VO 45 stainless fenders over 33 jack brown blues. It is very tight and I had to cut the daruma bolt short but still doable with an orange 64 ram. Bruce -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trying to help a friend with his RAM, what are the largest fenders you can run and largest tires?
Here are some quick shots showing my Ram with 35mm Schwalble Kojaks (measure 32mm actual) under VO Stainless Steel 45 mm fenders and Shimano Dura Ace Centerpull brakes: https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16342117408/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16343535829/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/15909634413/in/photostream/ David Charlotte, NC -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trying to help a friend with his RAM, what are the largest fenders you can run and largest tires?
The only thing I'd add to this discussion (since it's already been noted that there's some variation in fender/tire clearance with Ram's) is that the brakes make a big difference. The Shimano brakes that came with my Ram have brake arms that press against the fenders when you squeeze the brakes. They were still OK with SKS45's and Pasela 32's on my Synergy or Open Pro rims. But when I switched to a wider Velocity A23 rim, recently, the effective cross-sectional diameter of my tire increased so that now it rubbed on the fender when I squeezed the brakes. Solution was to switch to some Tektro 559's that I had lying around. The arms are flatter across the top and don't pinch the fenders as much. Nick On Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 8:53:40 AM UTC-5, Geoffrey wrote: > > Hey Guys and gals, > > I've been searching and found a couple things regarding my question. I > found Leslie's bike that has 45mm fenders and pasela 32's. Does anyone run > Compass tires 32's and some fenders? Is it possible? Leslies comment that > there isn't even enough room for a twig or small piece of gravel raised > concern. That doesn't sound very practical. Maybe someone else's fenders > fit better and allow for 32's and some clearance? Any info or help would > be appreciated! > > Thanks, > > Geoff > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Trying to help a friend with his RAM, what are the largest fenders you can run and largest tires?
Awesome. That shortlived final version of the Ram! With the mini-rack braze-ons, Hilsen/Saluki lugs, and that beautiful green. This is a pretty special bike. It's funny that part of the reason the model is now sleeping forever is that other current Riv models (including the Roadeo) surpass it in tire clearance. Rivs have evolved, but in the grand scheme of things in the bike world, these Ram models will always be kickass bikes that beat most of what's out there. My orange one gets compliments from strangers on about 75% of the long rides I take it on. -Jim W. On Feb 14, 2015, at 8:10 AM, Leslie wrote: > Whoo, from my Flickr account back in 2010? (Here?: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4407972696/in/set-72157623199721925 > ) > > Yeah, the Paselas were real snug; if the air pressure wasn't just right, > it'd scuff on the inside of the fenders on any surface that wasn't glassy > smooth. I initially switched down to Ruffy Tuffys (28/29's). For awhile, I > would run a Pasela on one end, and the RuffyTuffy on the other, differential > tire sizing. Something around a 30 would be doable on both ends.The > Compass Chinook tire might be a great choice as it's a 28, or perhaps the GB > Cypres, as it runs closer to a 30. Don't know how the Compass Stampede would > compare to the Paselas I was running. Conversely, I could've tried other > fenders, might have had more success.I wanted to stick w/ my metals ones, > but if I'd gone to SKS or something else, might've been had a bit easier time > of sticking w/ the 32's. > > FWIW, I ended up converting to 650b, so I could run Hetres, and I'm much > happier; but I wouldn't necessarily 'suggest' that someone do that, as it was > more work (building a different wheelset, swapping calipers), it would be > easier just to run a smaller tire. > > -L > > > > > > > On Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 8:53:40 AM UTC-5, Geoffrey wrote: > Hey Guys and gals, > > I've been searching and found a couple things regarding my question. I found > Leslie's bike that has 45mm fenders and pasela 32's. Does anyone run Compass > tires 32's and some fenders? Is it possible? Leslies comment that there > isn't even enough room for a twig or small piece of gravel raised concern. > That doesn't sound very practical. Maybe someone else's fenders fit better > and allow for 32's and some clearance? Any info or help would be appreciated! > > Thanks, > > Geoff > > -- > 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net - 700x33 -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trying to help a friend with his RAM, what are the largest fenders you can run and largest tires?
Discussed recently here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/ZPMAl9rymNQ - there seems to have been some variation in clearance with production runs on the Ram and it's cheaper siblings (Rom and Redwood). David Chicago On Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 7:53:40 AM UTC-6, Geoffrey wrote: > > Hey Guys and gals, > > I've been searching and found a couple things regarding my question. I > found Leslie's bike that has 45mm fenders and pasela 32's. Does anyone run > Compass tires 32's and some fenders? Is it possible? Leslies comment that > there isn't even enough room for a twig or small piece of gravel raised > concern. That doesn't sound very practical. Maybe someone else's fenders > fit better and allow for 32's and some clearance? Any info or help would > be appreciated! > > Thanks, > > Geoff > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trying to help a friend with his RAM, what are the largest fenders you can run and largest tires?
Whoo, from my Flickr account back in 2010? (Here?: https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/4407972696/in/set-72157623199721925 ) Yeah, the Paselas were real snug; if the air pressure wasn't just right, it'd scuff on the inside of the fenders on any surface that wasn't glassy smooth. I initially switched down to Ruffy Tuffys (28/29's). For awhile, I would run a Pasela on one end, and the RuffyTuffy on the other, differential tire sizing. Something around a 30 would be doable on both ends.The Compass Chinook tire might be a great choice as it's a 28, or perhaps the GB Cypres, as it runs closer to a 30. Don't know how the Compass Stampede would compare to the Paselas I was running. Conversely, I could've tried other fenders, might have had more success.I wanted to stick w/ my metals ones, but if I'd gone to SKS or something else, might've been had a bit easier time of sticking w/ the 32's. FWIW, I ended up converting to 650b, so I could run Hetres, and I'm much happier; but I wouldn't necessarily 'suggest' that someone do that, as it was more work (building a different wheelset, swapping calipers), it would be easier just to run a smaller tire. -L On Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 8:53:40 AM UTC-5, Geoffrey wrote: > > Hey Guys and gals, > > I've been searching and found a couple things regarding my question. I > found Leslie's bike that has 45mm fenders and pasela 32's. Does anyone run > Compass tires 32's and some fenders? Is it possible? Leslies comment that > there isn't even enough room for a twig or small piece of gravel raised > concern. That doesn't sound very practical. Maybe someone else's fenders > fit better and allow for 32's and some clearance? Any info or help would > be appreciated! > > Thanks, > > Geoff > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Trying to help a friend with his RAM, what are the largest fenders you can run and largest tires?
I put some acquired Honjo HS-27 fenders on my Ram and am running Conti Gatorskin 700 x 32s, renowned for being 29mm on the rim, under them, proof: https://plus.google.com/photos/109160474815391208206/albums/5910070344477760609?authkey=CPibubXxl-b3ag Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 7:53:40 AM UTC-6, Geoffrey wrote: > > Hey Guys and gals, > > I've been searching and found a couple things regarding my question. I > found Leslie's bike that has 45mm fenders and pasela 32's. Does anyone run > Compass tires 32's and some fenders? Is it possible? Leslies comment that > there isn't even enough room for a twig or small piece of gravel raised > concern. That doesn't sound very practical. Maybe someone else's fenders > fit better and allow for 32's and some clearance? Any info or help would > be appreciated! > > Thanks, > > Geoff > -- 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 post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
