[RBW] Re: Jack Brown Sale
Joe, just go for it and give them a try. I'm sure you'll like them. You'll probably wonder why you waited so long. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/MdJe6OuggncJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Jack Brown Sale
Should not be a problem because they are canti's. Joe K On Jan 11, 2:37 pm, pb wrote: > What brakes are you running? If you're using short-reach sidepulls, the > 33's will probably hit the brakes. > > ~pb > > > > On Friday, January 11, 2013 10:35:48 AM UTC-8, Joe K wrote: > > Can anyone comment on whether Jack Browns would be a good idea on my > > custom Riv? > > > When I made the frame order, one question asked what's the largest > > tire that I'd use. I wrote that I'd never be riding anything wider > > than 28's. That was my thinking at the time, so I figure the frame > > was designed around that. Now, I do believe there's enough room for > > the 33's, but they would raise the BB a little. I'm currently using > > Rolly-Polys. The rims are Open Pros, and pb above says they'll work. > > So the question is not whether they'll fit but whether they'd change > > the ride quality. > > > Joe > > > On Jan 11, 1:07 pm, Mike wrote: > > > I've used Blues and Greens with absolutely no issues getting them on and > > > off. I wouldn't get the Blues again, while offering good flat > > protection, > > > they just seemed sluggish. I'd just ride Paselas over the Blues. But the > > > Greens are a really nice tire and while they're more flat-prone, they're > > > still great. > > > > --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Jack Brown Sale
What brakes are you running? If you're using short-reach sidepulls, the 33's will probably hit the brakes. ~pb On Friday, January 11, 2013 10:35:48 AM UTC-8, Joe K wrote: > Can anyone comment on whether Jack Browns would be a good idea on my > custom Riv? > > When I made the frame order, one question asked what's the largest > tire that I'd use. I wrote that I'd never be riding anything wider > than 28's. That was my thinking at the time, so I figure the frame > was designed around that. Now, I do believe there's enough room for > the 33's, but they would raise the BB a little. I'm currently using > Rolly-Polys. The rims are Open Pros, and pb above says they'll work. > So the question is not whether they'll fit but whether they'd change > the ride quality. > > Joe > > On Jan 11, 1:07 pm, Mike wrote: > > I've used Blues and Greens with absolutely no issues getting them on and > > off. I wouldn't get the Blues again, while offering good flat > protection, > > they just seemed sluggish. I'd just ride Paselas over the Blues. But the > > Greens are a really nice tire and while they're more flat-prone, they're > > still great. > > > > --mike > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/EOVxQ6aFD_sJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Jack Brown Sale
I think it would be a great idea for you to try out the Jack Browns or maybe even the Grand Bois offering in 32mm. Clearance around the brakes and through the chainstays are the critical places to check if they will fit. In my opinion, you should not worry in the slightest about raising the BB height 4 or 5 mm. On Friday, January 11, 2013 10:35:48 AM UTC-8, Joe K wrote: > > Can anyone comment on whether Jack Browns would be a good idea on my > custom Riv? > > When I made the frame order, one question asked what's the largest > tire that I'd use. I wrote that I'd never be riding anything wider > than 28's. That was my thinking at the time, so I figure the frame > was designed around that. Now, I do believe there's enough room for > the 33's, but they would raise the BB a little. I'm currently using > Rolly-Polys. The rims are Open Pros, and pb above says they'll work. > So the question is not whether they'll fit but whether they'd change > the ride quality. > > Joe > > On Jan 11, 1:07 pm, Mike wrote: > > I've used Blues and Greens with absolutely no issues getting them on and > > off. I wouldn't get the Blues again, while offering good flat > protection, > > they just seemed sluggish. I'd just ride Paselas over the Blues. But the > > Greens are a really nice tire and while they're more flat-prone, they're > > still great. > > > > --mike > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/JGFDR-MI2MAJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Jack Brown Sale
Can anyone comment on whether Jack Browns would be a good idea on my custom Riv? When I made the frame order, one question asked what's the largest tire that I'd use. I wrote that I'd never be riding anything wider than 28's. That was my thinking at the time, so I figure the frame was designed around that. Now, I do believe there's enough room for the 33's, but they would raise the BB a little. I'm currently using Rolly-Polys. The rims are Open Pros, and pb above says they'll work. So the question is not whether they'll fit but whether they'd change the ride quality. Joe On Jan 11, 1:07 pm, Mike wrote: > I've used Blues and Greens with absolutely no issues getting them on and > off. I wouldn't get the Blues again, while offering good flat protection, > they just seemed sluggish. I'd just ride Paselas over the Blues. But the > Greens are a really nice tire and while they're more flat-prone, they're > still great. > > --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Jack Brown Sale
I've used Blues and Greens with absolutely no issues getting them on and off. I wouldn't get the Blues again, while offering good flat protection, they just seemed sluggish. I'd just ride Paselas over the Blues. But the Greens are a really nice tire and while they're more flat-prone, they're still great. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/tvNabaCVHT8J. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Jack Brown Sale
George, my two pairs, one pair on Mavic Open Pro wheels, and one on Velocity, have both been easy on and off. No drama. I use one tire lever, easily zippered around the wheel, to get them off. Knock wood, I don't think you have any reason to be concerned, and yeah, I have also experienced very tight tires. ~pb On Friday, January 11, 2013 9:26:26 AM UTC-8, George Schick wrote: > Thanks for all the replies about the Jack Browns. My second question > would be, since these are folders, how difficult are they to get on and > off? My experiences with folders over the years have not necessarily been > pleasant. > > > On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 4:15:39 PM UTC-6, George Schick wrote: >> >> Upon close examination of the tread wear and condition of the sidewalls >> on my current tires, it's plain that it's time for a new pair. The Jack >> Brown discount that Riv is offering on their Internet garage sale e-mail >> flyer looks intriguing. So I surfing into their web site to look 'em over. >> One thing that isn't mentioned anyplace (that I could find, anyway) was >> whether these tires have wire beads or are folders. Anyone know? >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/wO2Q8gSrO1UJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Jack Brown Sale
That depends on your rim and somewhat on you. For me, I've run my pair of Jack Brown greens on four different wheelsets in my stable (I know, I know). I've never had to use a tire lever to get them on or off. Bare hands. On Friday, January 11, 2013 9:26:26 AM UTC-8, George Schick wrote: > > Thanks for all the replies about the Jack Browns. My second question > would be, since these are folders, how difficult are they to get on and > off? My experiences with folders over the years have not necessarily been > pleasant. > > > On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 4:15:39 PM UTC-6, George Schick wrote: >> >> Upon close examination of the tread wear and condition of the sidewalls >> on my current tires, it's plain that it's time for a new pair. The Jack >> Brown discount that Riv is offering on their Internet garage sale e-mail >> flyer looks intriguing. So I surfing into their web site to look 'em over. >> One thing that isn't mentioned anyplace (that I could find, anyway) was >> whether these tires have wire beads or are folders. Anyone know? >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Q07B77ZLOGQJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Jack Brown Sale
Thanks for all the replies about the Jack Browns. My second question would be, since these are folders, how difficult are they to get on and off? My experiences with folders over the years have not necessarily been pleasant. On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 4:15:39 PM UTC-6, George Schick wrote: > > Upon close examination of the tread wear and condition of the sidewalls on > my current tires, it's plain that it's time for a new pair. The Jack Brown > discount that Riv is offering on their Internet garage sale e-mail flyer > looks intriguing. So I surfing into their web site to look 'em over. One > thing that isn't mentioned anyplace (that I could find, anyway) was whether > these tires have wire beads or are folders. Anyone know? > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/FXdiQ2egFfwJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Jack Brown Sale
I'm sure they're folders. The Greens are great tires. Here in Portland it seems like lots of folks use cyclocross bikes as winter training bikes. I'm surprised that I don't see more people using them. I think a lot of folks just don't know they exist. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Jack Brown Sale
but that was last year. I would assume they still are folders, but a call wouldn't hurt. On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 2:23:41 PM UTC-8, William wrote: > > The Jack Browns I bought from Riv were folders. > > On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 2:15:39 PM UTC-8, George Schick wrote: >> >> Upon close examination of the tread wear and condition of the sidewalls >> on my current tires, it's plain that it's time for a new pair. The Jack >> Brown discount that Riv is offering on their Internet garage sale e-mail >> flyer looks intriguing. So I surfing into their web site to look 'em over. >> One thing that isn't mentioned anyplace (that I could find, anyway) was >> whether these tires have wire beads or are folders. Anyone know? >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5QiYTJDp1fAJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Jack Brown Sale
The Jack Browns I bought from Riv were folders. On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 2:15:39 PM UTC-8, George Schick wrote: > > Upon close examination of the tread wear and condition of the sidewalls on > my current tires, it's plain that it's time for a new pair. The Jack Brown > discount that Riv is offering on their Internet garage sale e-mail flyer > looks intriguing. So I surfing into their web site to look 'em over. One > thing that isn't mentioned anyplace (that I could find, anyway) was whether > these tires have wire beads or are folders. Anyone know? > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/iPMYj37xIdoJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
