[RBW] Why not bigger clearances?

2019-02-02 Thread tc
Bigger clearances are certainly becoming the norm. Between the Atlantis and the Bubbe- mountain Mixte, I think those two bikes cover what most folks needs are, esp. if you swap out wheel sets. I like this article on the former, original Atlantis design, and how versatile it is. Smaller wheels/

Re: [RBW] Why not bigger clearances?

2019-02-02 Thread Eric Daume
I think in the current Riv design philosophy, as they increase tire clearance, they increase the frame toughness. So don't hold your breath for a Roadini with 2" tire clearance. Eric On Fri, Feb 1, 2019 at 10:12 PM Drw wrote: > I mean this as a legitimate question. I would guess that there is a

[RBW] Why not bigger clearances?

2019-02-01 Thread Drw
I mean this as a legitimate question. I would guess that there is a logical answer that I just don’t know. So... Why don’t all rivendells have clearances for 2.25 or larger tires? I’m aware this would mean canti or v brakes on all the models. I’d buy a Cheviot this second if they could go 50mm+