On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 3:26:47 PM UTC-4, mho wrote:
Does the top tube height change much when you go from 700c 28 (or 33 Jack
Brown) to 650b 42?
I'll confess, I did not physically measure my actual top-tube-height prior
to converting (and, I haven't after-the-fact either, actually).
Does the top tube height change much when you go from 700c 28 (or 33 Jack
Brown) to 650b 42?
On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 9:55:13 AM UTC-7, alan lavine wrote:
Hola,
Just completed a 1 hr test ride of the Ram with VO 650 wheels and Compass
42's. OH-MY-O-MY what a difference!! I am not one
Whew.;)
Yeah, I don't want to 'oversell' the idea, because, well, some people may
not care enough for the change, but, yeah, I'm really glad I did it to
mine. Keep an eye on your pads, and coast through turns, and you'll
continue to love it.
-L
On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 12:55:13
On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 3:26:47 PM UTC-4, mho wrote:
Does the top tube height change much when you go from 700c 28 (or 33 Jack
Brown) to 650b 42?
Corrected version!
I'll confess, I did not physically measure my actual top-tube-height prior
to converting (and, I haven't after-the-fact
I am not a bit surprised. I converted a Trek 620, which is standard
guageReynolds 531 frame with nearly identical geometry to my Ram. I got
the same outcome with 38 mm pari moto tires.
Michael
On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 12:55:13 PM UTC-4, alan lavine wrote:
Hola,
Just completed a 1 hr
Thanks for that info!
On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 12:44:04 PM UTC-7, Leslie wrote:
On Monday, July 13, 2015 at 3:26:47 PM UTC-4, mho wrote:
Does the top tube height change much when you go from 700c 28 (or 33 Jack
Brown) to 650b 42?
Corrected version!
I'll confess, I did not physically
On Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 9:41:07 AM UTC-4, Kieran J wrote:
FYI - I've covered this in other threads on the topic, but the long reach
Tektros would not reach a 650b A23 rim on my orange Ram. The front was fine
but the rear wasn't, even if I had filed the slots.
I was forced to go with DC
FYI - I've covered this in other threads on the topic, but the long reach
Tektros would not reach a 650b A23 rim on my orange Ram. The front was fine
but the rear wasn't, even if I had filed the slots.
I was forced to go with DC 750s (and I ultimately switched back to 700c as
I preferred the
On Monday, July 6, 2015 at 7:20:19 PM UTC-4, Beardpapa wrote:
What brakes did you use for the conversion?
I switched from 538's to 559's.
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Yours is an older orange Ram, correct? Some of them had a high bridge,
making the rear brake be a bit high; that might be your limiting factor.
On Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 6:44:47 PM UTC-4, alan lavine wrote:
Hello to the group,
I converted my 60cm Ram to 650b:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/leslie_bright/8351739256/in/album-72157623199721925/
(try looking forward and backward from that photo in the album).
When I originally built it, it was as a fendered 700c-32; had marginal
clearance, but as I'm not a little
On Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 6:44:47 PM UTC-4, alan lavine wrote:
Hello to the group, I'd like to pick y'alls brains (sp?)
I have a 64 cm Ram that I bought used, and I'm trying to see how it fits
into my stable. I have Compass tires 700 x 32, measures 30, on it now, and
I realize that I
The top choices for 650b tires (especially if you don't need extra puncture
protection) are the Compass tires:
Babyshoe Pass 650x42
Loup Loup Pass 650x38
and their older Grand Bois versions:
Hetre 650x42
Lierre 650x38
My current favorite is the Panaracer/Pacenti Pari-Moto. They're super fast
I've had good service with Velocity Synergy rims on Deore hubs. RBW sold
some Velocity Twin Hollow rims on Deores a while back. Those rims are
better for light weight riders, IMO. I have them and they work fine for me
also. They're my back up set. I have Synergy rims on White IND hubs on a
650B
Well, I think I'm gonna go for it. Will report back in a few weeks.
Thanks!
On Monday, July 6, 2015 at 10:46:15 AM UTC-4, Leslie wrote:
I would suggest trying the wheels first, then if it all works out,
consider the crank, but no need to jump on the crank instantly, until you
know
I would suggest trying the wheels first, then if it all works out, consider
the crank, but no need to jump on the crank instantly, until you know
whether the wheels will work or not.
I love my Hetres, but the Babyshoe is the 'new' version of them. The
Pari-Motos are supposedly great if a
Spec was 35 mm with fenders or 37 mm without. So you can put bigger tires
on and stay at 700. Or you can convert and go much larger. Your serial #
indicates early production at Toyo.
On Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 5:44:47 PM UTC-5, alan lavine wrote:
Hello to the group, I'd like to pick y'alls
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