[RBW] Re: F/S 1pr 650B Nifty Swifties

2008-12-24 Thread rcnute
Yes. On my Kogswell. On Dec 20, 12:53 pm, Bruce wrote: > What rim width does a red balloon, err, Hetre need?  Will the Velocity > Synergy 650B wheel handle it? > > > From: RodC > > After riding Fatty Rumpkins and Hetres, 40+ mm, I just can't see me > riding a

[RBW] Re: F/S 1pr 650B Nifty Swifties

2008-12-24 Thread RodC
A good rule of thumb for tire width WRT to INSIDE Rim Width, IRW: ROAD: 1.4 to 2/2.5 times IRW so for a rim with inside width of 17mm: Tires of 24mm - 35/42mm or so. Brake and QR release will temper max tire width choice for easy tire removal. MTB 1.4-3 times IRW The IRW of most rims will be

[RBW] Re: F/S 1pr 650B Nifty Swifties

2008-12-20 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Everything fits on the Velocity rims just fine. On Dec 20, 6:08 pm, Chris wrote: > I can tell you the Fatty Rumpkins fit on the Velocity rims just fine. > > On Dec 20, 12:53 pm, Bruce wrote: > > > What rim width does a red balloon, err, Hetre need?  Will the Velocity > > Synergy 650B wheel han

[RBW] Re: F/S 1pr 650B Nifty Swifties

2008-12-20 Thread Chris
I can tell you the Fatty Rumpkins fit on the Velocity rims just fine. On Dec 20, 12:53 pm, Bruce wrote: > What rim width does a red balloon, err, Hetre need?  Will the Velocity > Synergy 650B wheel handle it? > > > From: RodC > > After riding Fatty Rumpkins and

[RBW] Re: F/S 1pr 650B Nifty Swifties

2008-12-20 Thread Bruce
What rim width does a red balloon, err, Hetre need? Will the Velocity Synergy 650B wheel handle it? From: RodC After riding Fatty Rumpkins and Hetres, 40+ mm, I just can't see me riding a tire as skinny as 33m any longer. At least not on my 650B bikes. Once