[RBW] Re: Tire clearance question: 44mm tires in 50mm stay?

2010-10-21 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com
I run my bike w/ about 1mm clearance with no ill effects to date. http://www.flickr.mud.yahoo.com/photos/cyclotourist/1679480108/in/set-72157602592825848/ On Oct 21, 8:59 am, "Jim M." wrote: > Here's a photo of clearance on my Quickbeam with Big Apple 50's. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986

[RBW] Re: Tire clearance question: 44mm tires in 50mm stay?

2010-10-21 Thread Jim M.
Here's a photo of clearance on my Quickbeam with Big Apple 50's. http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986...@n04/3447717271/ Tight but really smooth ride. When I stood up to climb a hill, there was a little rub but otherwise fine. It wouldn't fit fenders with these so I eventually replaced the BA's wit

[RBW] Re: Tire clearance question: 44mm tires in 50mm stay?

2010-10-21 Thread Garth
The 44.45mm that Riv shows is for that specific rim. Also, we don't know the if that measurement is new, or a well broken in tire, as they they do get wider as opposed to brand new. 3mm each side is really close. I've seen some do it of course. Make sure you have really well built wheels that sta