[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Another vote for the Shikoro's. They are basically just fat Jack Brown blues – just as round, just as smooth, just as hard to flat. It's what I really always wanted in a tire for all the years I rode JB's. Has been my daily driver most of the year – mostly paved, some dirt, some gravel. Ride

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

I came across this chart showing wide tires that are gravel oriented and show whether they are tubeless compatible. http://ridinggravel.com/graveltires/ Apparently there are a lot more tires just coming out in wide widths that I've not heard of or seen discussed here. Things are just

Re: [RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Ha! Those look like fat Rolly-Polies! Love 'em! On Monday, September 12, 2016 at 3:44:40 PM UTC-7, a3inverter wrote: > > Also consider the Soma Supple Vitesse in 700x42c. Very nice ride. > > On Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 11:42:43 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com > wrote: >> >> Leslie, I have

Re: [RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Also consider the Soma Supple Vitesse in 700x42c. Very nice ride. On Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 11:42:43 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Leslie, I have MSOs and my Quickbeam... GREAT tires! Don't need the tread > though, and want the extra 2mm if I can get it! > > So, I

Re: [RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Leslie, I have MSOs and my Quickbeam... GREAT tires! Don't need the tread though, and want the extra 2mm if I can get it! So, I obsessively swapped out tires in the dark tonight (no lights in bike shed!). The Nomads I forgot I had (first world problems) fit perfectly! A purely subjective, five

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

I absolutely love my Clement MSO's, in 700c-40, would suggest giving them a try perhaps. On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 6:14:46 PM UTC-4, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hi all, I'm wondering if there are any tires slightly larger than the > Little Big Bens I'm using now. Those measure

Re: [RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Wow, that would be something! I'd like those! On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 5:01 PM, Evan Baird wrote: > Compass has a new 44ish wide coming out right? Might clear on a narrower > rim I bet. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Compass has a new 44ish wide coming out right? Might clear on a narrower rim I bet. -- 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] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Thanks for that one, Chris. I'm going to mount up the Nomads languishing in storage. I quit running them on my single because at lower pressure they really flopped during cornering and that was a bit disconcerting. I think at the higher pressures I'd be running on a tandem, they will do

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

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[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Surly has a new tire out called ExtraTerrestrial and it's being compared favorably with the Mondial. It first came out in a 26" x 2.5" version and now a 29" x 2.5" but I've read that a 700c x 40 version is in the works. Supposedly a bombproof tire with surprising performance. You might check

Re: [RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

I like the Soma Shikoros. I switched them out for Jack Browns on my Sam because I couldn't fit them under my fenders. No flats thus far, and good protection despite the relatively light weight. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch"

Re: [RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

I just swapped out 50mm marathon supremes (60$ shipped for the pair) for continental speed ride 42s. I like them so far. Wondering how long they'll last and if they'll flat a lot. Not sure they are stout enough for a tandem. I find the Marathon supremes to be considerably more cushy than other

Re: [RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

"Would have just bought a Hub^3 in that case!!!" Speaking of which, I saw a Raleigh tandem on the sales floor at CyclePath in Hayward today. It must have been the Cadent model. Mixte in back, 650B wheels, dual disc brakes and <$1500. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Nomads! I forgot about those... and I have a pair in the cellar even! Brilliant! I wonder if I could fit the 50mm (45 actual) Supremes. I don't think I have quite enough room for that. 42mm is about my max. Cazadero and R are going to be too big, but also meatier than I need. This is an around

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Any thread that suggests a Soma Cazadero should include a corresponding suggestion for a Bruce Gordon Rock and Road, just for equal air time. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 4:59:40 PM UTC-7, Will Ashe wrote: > > I recently installed the 42mm Soma Cazaderos on my

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

I recently installed the 42mm Soma Cazaderos on my Sam. I'm really enjoying them for mixed terrain riding. On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 3:14:46 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hi all, I'm wondering if there are any tires slightly larger than the > Little Big Bens I'm using now.

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

David: The Marathon Supremes that are sized 40 mm / 42 mm / 1-5/8" (take your pick) measure 40 mm on my A 719 rims at around 60 psi. The weigh 490 gr. If you want to try them I have a pair of folding Mondials (760 gr) in 45 /47 /1-3/4". Don't recall if I measured them when I had them on the

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

Bill, I've thought about those, great tires, right! But am just a touch reluctant to have them on a tandem. The LBBs are just a little too overkill, and I think the BPs would be a little under. The Supremes are probably just right, but checking my options before I go on a Bike24 buying spree!

[RBW] Re: 700X42C Tire Recommendation

If it were me, I would at least consider Standard Casing Barlow Pass 700x38 if I wanted more cush. On a tandem I can certainly understand preferring to go armored, though Bill On Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 3:14:46 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hi all, I'm wondering if there are