Tire Cleareance Question
05-19-06, 12:19 PM
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Tire Cleareance Question
When I got my steel frame Swift from Peter, he gave me Schwalbe Marathon Plus' because he wasn't sure the the Big Apple 2.0 would fit.
I think the MPs may have been a bit overkill for me and this is my 1st folder so I didn't have anyway to compare how a different tire would feel.
Since one of them is defective and I also need a spare, he is willing give me Big Apple 2.0. With the rear tire using MP, I have 1/4" clearance on each side of the rear stays closest to the bottom bracket. If I get the BAs, i'd have only 1/8" cleareance. Doesn't that seems too close for comfort? If the wheel goes out of true 5/32, I would have to stop and attempt to true it back so I could continue my ride.
As I mentioned in my other threads, I am planning to use my folder to touring abroad/USA and use it for my local transportation where ever I decide to settle for awhile. I wanted puncture-resistant reliable touring tire which the MPs are but wanted a more lively tire.
Thanks for any advice you guys can give me.
SG
I think the MPs may have been a bit overkill for me and this is my 1st folder so I didn't have anyway to compare how a different tire would feel.
Since one of them is defective and I also need a spare, he is willing give me Big Apple 2.0. With the rear tire using MP, I have 1/4" clearance on each side of the rear stays closest to the bottom bracket. If I get the BAs, i'd have only 1/8" cleareance. Doesn't that seems too close for comfort? If the wheel goes out of true 5/32, I would have to stop and attempt to true it back so I could continue my ride.
As I mentioned in my other threads, I am planning to use my folder to touring abroad/USA and use it for my local transportation where ever I decide to settle for awhile. I wanted puncture-resistant reliable touring tire which the MPs are but wanted a more lively tire.
Thanks for any advice you guys can give me.
SG
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I use haro multisurface tires on my 20 inch yeah they are 406 by 1.85 inches .They work well and are inflatable to 85 psi.Just a suggestion.
