[RBW] Widest tire for a Saluki

2018-09-04 Thread Justin, Oakland
How about any experiences with the Terrene Elwood or Donnelly (nee Clement) Strada USH? -J -- 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] Widest tire for a Saluki

2018-09-04 Thread DB
I’ve been using the byways on my Saluki and prefer them to the SBH ELs for dirt. They have a little more grip in the dirt and the knobs aren’t that noticeable on pavement. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Widest tire for a Saluki

2018-09-03 Thread Justin, Oakland
My question is then: SBHills or WTB Byways or Strada USH for around town/fire road/gravel. I have a dedicated Roadie with BSPs and a MTB. -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Widest tire for a Saluki

2018-09-03 Thread Justin, Oakland
Moments like this are amazing. Thanks Frank! The Saluki is still my number 1 bike but may be ready for a repaint! -J -- 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

[RBW] Widest tire for a Saluki

2018-09-03 Thread 'frank_a' via RBW Owners Bunch
Justin, I sold you that Saluki and I used to run the Schwalbe”fatties” that Riv used to sell. I think they were labeled 52 wide but measured about 47. That was about the limit on that frame. It is the later model with the kickstand plate which has more clearance than the first run Salukis. I

[RBW] Widest tire for a Saluki

2018-09-03 Thread Tony DeFilippo
I've seen pictures of Pudge's Saluki with SBH's no fenders though the clearances were slim. I've never had larger than a 42 on mine. Whenever I get off my tandem or my wife's Clementine I think how is like a Saluki exactly as it is but fitting Schwable Big one tires and fenders... Guess

Re: [RBW] Widest tire for a Saluki

2018-09-03 Thread Steve Palincsar
I ran Hetres (with fenders) on my saluki, and that seemed like an ideal size for that bike. On 09/03/2018 05:21 PM, Justin, Oakland wrote: Hey folks- Riding my Saluki today I guess I got TOO RAD and SLICED THE TREAD and TORE THE SIDEWALL on my Soma Cazaderos. The rear is toast and I’m

[RBW] Widest tire for a Saluki

2018-09-03 Thread Justin, Oakland
Hey folks- Riding my Saluki today I guess I got TOO RAD and SLICED THE TREAD and TORE THE SIDEWALL on my Soma Cazaderos. The rear is toast and I’m looking for the widest non-Led Zeppelin tire I can fit. I’m not above getting someone to dimple my stays so if there’s a tire that came close but