[RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2017-09-02 Thread Surlyprof
https://www.flickr.com/photos/129545862@N03/24621117222/in/dateposted-public/ Found a photo. Not sure if you can zoom in tight enough to see the modified mounting bracket. John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2017-09-02 Thread Surlyprof
The sks fenders with the 40s were a little bit of a tough fit but I was able to get decent clearance. As I mentioned, I had to elongate the mounting hole almost down to the fender. I also had to bend it over like they showed on one of the Riv videos. That was the only way I could slam them

[RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2017-08-31 Thread RJ March
Hey Chris - did your mechanic try to fit the Velo Orange Zeppelin or the Honjo fenders? And is your Sam the one with caliper brakes? Thanks! R.J. On Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 7:47:56 AM UTC-7, Chris Birkenmaier wrote: > > I also bought those fenders for my new (at the time) Sam and had

[RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2017-08-31 Thread drew
unless I was considering a long trip, through puncturous land, i would probably opt for a different tire. There are some really nice ones in the 40mm range that will make your sam feel excellent. I also am of the belief that most rivs should ever wear a tire less than 40mm. but that's just me.

[RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2017-08-31 Thread Chris Birkenmaier
I also bought those fenders for my new (at the time) Sam and had those tires. My mechanic who is very good by the way, could not get them to fit. I had to end up putting them on a Cheviot that I own with no problems. My Sam remains without fenders which actually I am ok with. On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2017-08-30 Thread RJ March
I am looking to get fenders for my Sam. I am running 650bx42 Gran Bois tires. I am partial to the hammered Honjo's 650bx58 but have a hard time imagining they will fit the modern Sam (with the long-reach caliper brakes instead of the trusty ol' canti's). Has anyone managed to fit the Honjo

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2013-08-09 Thread Minh
double-check with riv but many schwalbes come in undersize relative to the label, my 35's actually measure 33, i think the 40/42 supremes come in around 37. if you have the space (and on my hillborne with 48m steel fenders i can handle a 37) then i suggest as much tire as possible. On

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2013-08-09 Thread William
The reasons to pick the 40s are: more comfy, more durable, more traction, more safety, no slower The reasons to pick the 35s are: you are a gram-counter and want the lighter ones or you are forced to 35s because the 40s won't fit On Wednesday, August 7, 2013 12:29:15 PM UTC-7, Mark

[RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2013-08-09 Thread Michael
Two concerns: Tire height and tire width. *Tire Width:* RBW says that the P45 Longboard fits tires up to 45m wide. *Tire Height:* You have to think about the *height* of the tire and being able to have enough clearance to sandwich the fender and brake arms between the top of the tire and

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2013-08-08 Thread Mark Taintor
Thanks for all your thoughts everyone. I've been convinced to stay with the 700c wheels that it was designed for. Now as to my other question, 40mm Supremes vs 35mm Supremes? Any reason to pick one over the other? Mark On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 1:02 PM, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Good

[RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2013-08-07 Thread Mitch Browne
I've ridden Supreme 40's under my Atlantis Longboards daily for almost two years now. Love them. No fit issues. Mitch Browne San Luis Obispo, CA On Tuesday, August 6, 2013 4:46:53 PM UTC-7, Mark Taintor wrote: I have a new 56 cm Sam that's going to be built up in the next week or so, and

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2013-08-07 Thread Tim Gavin
You can fit 650B wheels on any 700C bike. The question is which brakes to use. The Sam uses sidepull brakes. Ask Riv what the reach is for a 650B rim on a 56 Sam. Silver sidepulls reach to 75mm; Dia Compe/Weinmann centerpulls reach to 78mm. If the reach is more than that, then you may be out

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2013-08-07 Thread pcb
You can fit 650b wheels on any 700c bike, but some 700c bikes won't fit 650b tires. This isn't an issue for Mark's Sam, but it's worth noting for 650b conversions in general. If your frame has tight clearances with 25mm 700c tires, currently-available 650b tires will be very tight. If 23mm

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2013-08-07 Thread William
You can not run 650B wheels on a 700C Sam Hillborne. The reasons are threefold 1. Reach. The brake clearance on a 700C Hillborne is dialed for a long reach sidepull brake. A 650B would require ~20mm more reach than an already long reach brake. There are no good 90mm reach brake calipers.

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2013-08-07 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 08/07/2013 12:53 PM, William wrote: You can not run 650B wheels on a 700C Sam Hillborne. The reasons are threefold 2. Drop. Grant already dialed the frame design of the Hillborne for 700xfat tires. Among those things that are dialed is the BB drop. Run smaller diameter wheels, and

Re: [RBW] Re: Tires/Wheels for new Sam Hillborne

2013-08-07 Thread William
Good one, Steve, and excellent point. If you decide that you don't mind the fact that you can't equip your bike with brakes in 1) then you could work around the too low BB in 2) by running too short cranks. Best of all, run no cranks or BB at all, since you'll probably want your feet on the