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Forum: Folding Bikes

06-27-23, 10:21 PM

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Bike Friday Pocket Rocket tires

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Posted By OldCoot

Correct. At least not the tire I have, rear only.

Correct. At least not the tire I have, rear only.

Forum: Folding Bikes

06-27-23, 09:29 PM

Replies: 11

Bike Friday Pocket Rocket tires

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Posted By OldCoot

20 x 1 -3/8" Tires were never going to fit...

20 x 1 -3/8" Tires were never going to fit regardless of the calipers due to chainstay clearance. I stupidly bought new calipers thinking it would solve the clearance issue, which I did for the...

Forum: Folding Bikes

06-27-23, 08:11 AM

Replies: 11

Bike Friday Pocket Rocket tires

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Posted By OldCoot

No they don't fit...

On my pocket rocket, 20 x 1 - 3/8" tires don't fit. The new 5800 brake calipers did improve tire clearance, but after installing them, I found that the chainstays are also an issue. Silly me for not...

Forum: Folding Bikes

06-03-23, 10:58 PM

Replies: 11

Bike Friday Pocket Rocket tires

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Posted By OldCoot

Thanks for tip on new calipers. That's amazing...

Thanks for tip on new calipers. That's amazing how much extra clearance there is!

The tires were super cheap ( approx $15 from Carson City bikes), so figured a decent gamble!

Forum: Folding Bikes

06-03-23, 07:11 PM

Replies: 11

Bike Friday Pocket Rocket tires

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Posted By OldCoot

Well I bought some cheap 20x1-3/8" tire to try...

Well I bought some cheap 20x1-3/8" tire to try on. Success! The rear tire is quite tight though. I may modify the brakes a hair to get more clearance....

Forum: Folding Bikes

04-12-23, 08:11 AM

Replies: 11

Bike Friday Pocket Rocket tires

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Posted By OldCoot

I have not done so yet, as I need to build new...

I have not done so yet, as I need to build new wheels ( current rims 13mm inside width). I bought the rims, need the hubs and spokes and the time. I almost bought some cheap alibaba tires to try, but...

Forum: Folding Bikes

12-18-22, 03:08 PM

Replies: 11

Bike Friday Pocket Rocket tires

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Posted By OldCoot

Bike Friday Pocket Rocket tires

I am thinking of touring on my pocket rocket built in the mid 90s . The bike currently has 1 1/8" tires on it. I think wider tires would be a goid idea for touring. If there was a 1-1/4" tires...

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