But if I file it off then the square hole I've cut in my fender will become unnecessary...
I'll file it now & wait for my Pasela's to wear out & order some of these. Best, Eric Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 2, 2015, at 11:44 PM, cyclotourist <cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Zzzzzzzzzzrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaa...... > >> On Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 8:24 PM, Jeff Lesperance <jeff.lespera...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> Never thought about it till I put these giant tires on. I have been staring >> across my workbench at my set of files and dremel, though playing the "is >> this a vestigial feature" on the fork is a special kind of game to play. >> >> <9_2_15 - 2> >> >> >>> On Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 11:13 PM, Chris Cullum <cullum.ch...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> What the heck is that protrusion? It looks highly unnecessary and a bit of >>> a nuisance. >>> >>>> On Sep 2, 2015 10:12 PM, "Jeff Lesperance" <jeff.lespera...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> Installed the RTP today on the XOXO. It's a very tight fit, vertically, on >>>> the front. No problem on the rear. Unless you're comfortable with shaving >>>> down the protrusion under the fork crown, forget about running close to >>>> max recommended pressure of 55psi (though why would you?) - at ~35psi >>>> there's a couple millimeters of clearance if that. Width is measuring >>>> 52.5mm on Rhyno Lite rims. Test ride/commute has to wait for tomorrow. >>>> >>>> <9_2_15 - 1> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 11:35 AM, EGNolan <egno...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> Jeff, >>>>> Please update us once you know whether/how they fit. I've got an XOXO as >>>>> well and would love to know how it goes. >>>>> >>>>> Best, >>>>> Eric >>>>> >>>>>> On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 11:20:00 AM UTC-4, Jeff wrote: >>>>>> The copy on the page where these are for sale >>>>>> (https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/26-inch/compass-26-x-2-3-rat-trap-pass/) >>>>>> contains the conflicting measurement info: >>>>>> >>>>>> Compass 26″ x 2.3″ Rat Trap Pass >>>>>> >>>>>> ... >>>>>> >>>>>> The Rat Trap Pass (26″ x 54mm) >>>>>> >>>>>> I also recall that actual measured width was reported to be closer to >>>>>> 50mm. I ordered up a pair to see if they'll fit on my Handsome XOXO, >>>>>> which has handled 2.1" semi-knobbies with a bit of wiggle room. If they >>>>>> don't fit my 10-year old is going to have the fanciest tires in the >>>>>> 'hood.... >>>>>> >>>>>> -Jeff >>>>>> Silver Spring, MD >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 11:14 AM, Philip Kim <phili...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> Is this a typo? Because I thought it was supposed to be 54-55mm, which >>>>>>> means 2.1ish. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Also, I remember reading these actually measured out to be 50mm on >>>>>>> their prototype. I wonder if they resolved that, but I don't know >>>>>>> anything about the tire molding process and how easy/difficult it is to >>>>>>> change specs. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 10:49:26 AM UTC-4, Ginz wrote: >>>>>>>> I'm a bit surprised at the 2.3" width. There are a lot of touring >>>>>>>> bikes that can fit a 1.75 or 2.0...but 2.3 is really out there. In the >>>>>>>> 559 wheel size, we're talking mountain bike. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups internet-bob group. To post to this group, send email to >>>>>>> intern...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email >>>>>>> to internet-bob...@googlegroups.com. 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