Anyone have 700x32c on Wabi Classic
08-09-20, 03:16 PM
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Anyone have 700x32c on Wabi Classic
I’m about to purchase 700x32c gatorskin for my wabi Classic and wanted to know how much clearance will I have with Tektro brake calipers.
If you have mounted this size on your wabi can share the fitment.
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If you have mounted this size on your wabi can share the fitment.
thanks.
08-09-20, 05:09 PM
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32 x700 has almost zero clearance on the rear brake bridge on my Wabi. If a caliper seated below the bridge, it would def rub on some tire.
Even a little bit...
Even a little bit...
08-09-20, 05:57 PM
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do you mind sharing a picture.
thanks
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I put 32 Gatorskins on a lightweight. It was tight but they fit.
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Wabi Classic has more clearance than the Lightning. I haven't tried 32s on my Classic yet, but just eyeballing it, I think they'd fit. Wabi's website says the Classic frame fits 32s, FWIW. The brake calipers are longe reach so they won't be a problem.
While you're getting new tires though--consider something other than Gatorskins. The Wabi has a great steel frame that can feel much less lively when you use a stiff tire, and Gatorskins are stiff as heck. Check out Gravelking slicks or something. Plus at 32mm you don't need such puncture protection--the lower air pressure and greater air volume makes you less likely to get a flat.
While you're getting new tires though--consider something other than Gatorskins. The Wabi has a great steel frame that can feel much less lively when you use a stiff tire, and Gatorskins are stiff as heck. Check out Gravelking slicks or something. Plus at 32mm you don't need such puncture protection--the lower air pressure and greater air volume makes you less likely to get a flat.
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It would be nice if all tires advertised as 28mm or 32mm were identical, but sadly they aren't. Some brand's 28mm are very different from other's 28mm. It can be frustrating.
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Wabi Classic has more clearance than the Lightning. I haven't tried 32s on my Classic yet, but just eyeballing it, I think they'd fit. Wabi's website says the Classic frame fits 32s, FWIW. The brake calipers are longe reach so they won't be a problem.
While you're getting new tires though--consider something other than Gatorskins. The Wabi has a great steel frame that can feel much less lively when you use a stiff tire, and Gatorskins are stiff as heck. Check out Gravelking slicks or something. Plus at 32mm you don't need such puncture protection--the lower air pressure and greater air volume makes you less likely to get a flat.
While you're getting new tires though--consider something other than Gatorskins. The Wabi has a great steel frame that can feel much less lively when you use a stiff tire, and Gatorskins are stiff as heck. Check out Gravelking slicks or something. Plus at 32mm you don't need such puncture protection--the lower air pressure and greater air volume makes you less likely to get a flat.
08-10-20, 12:52 PM
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I have a Special (obviously a different fork) and I run 700 x 32 Contis. I put a IRD B49 caliper on the front. Plenty of clearance on front and rear wheels. (no rear brake)
You should be fine with the roomier Classic fork... (These are the orig Wabi wheels, I now have a different set of wheels on the bike, still run 32s) The stock Wabi rims are kinda narrow for 32s, I think the wider rims I now use give a better ride with the fat(ter) tires..
You should be fine with the roomier Classic fork... (These are the orig Wabi wheels, I now have a different set of wheels on the bike, still run 32s) The stock Wabi rims are kinda narrow for 32s, I think the wider rims I now use give a better ride with the fat(ter) tires..
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Wabi Classic has more clearance than the Lightning. I haven't tried 32s on my Classic yet, but just eyeballing it, I think they'd fit. Wabi's website says the Classic frame fits 32s, FWIW. The brake calipers are longe reach so they won't be a problem.
While you're getting new tires though--consider something other than Gatorskins. The Wabi has a great steel frame that can feel much less lively when you use a stiff tire, and Gatorskins are stiff as heck. Check out Gravelking slicks or something. Plus at 32mm you don't need such puncture protection--the lower air pressure and greater air volume makes you less likely to get a flat.
While you're getting new tires though--consider something other than Gatorskins. The Wabi has a great steel frame that can feel much less lively when you use a stiff tire, and Gatorskins are stiff as heck. Check out Gravelking slicks or something. Plus at 32mm you don't need such puncture protection--the lower air pressure and greater air volume makes you less likely to get a flat.
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> after seeing some posts i may try again with 32s but I've been running 28 armadillos & the front brakepad clearance is small >>> all this 32 is really 28 stuff is eye opening ... #willwabisurvive
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08-19-20, 02:24 PM
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> after seeing some posts i may try again with 32s but I've been running 28 armadillos & the front brakepad clearance is small >>> all this 32 is really 28 stuff is eye opening ... #willwabisurvive
here’s a link on the chart =. https://www.wtb.com/pages/tire-rim-fit-chart
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