The Big Apples roll very well for their puncture resistance and great heft,
or at least, those I used 10 years ago did -- don't know if they've changed
the design.
On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 11:30 AM Joe Bernard wrote:
> That's a good point which I should have mentioned in a convo I had with
> Robe
Oh duh, I wish I could edit these things (deleting doesn't take it off the
email version). My second paragraph is answered in the first post in this
thread! I need more coffee 😫
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That's a good point which I should have mentioned in a convo I had with Roberta
about those tires. I think the stock Kendas are kind of atrocious, but it's
true that big Schwalbes with big flat protection aren't necessarily miles
better in the ride department.
Maybe we can hear from Bicycle Be
The tires ride nice, but I've been wondering if they are making the bike
feel a little more sluggish than it could be. I switched to them very
shortly after getting the bike, and I didn't really notice much of a
difference compared to the stock Kendas. I've got over 3000 miles on them
now. No f
Thank you, everyone! With this information, I feel comfortable ordering the
Big Bens and expecting them to fit. Jonathan--how do you like the tires on
your Appaloosa?
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I have an Appaloosa and made that same tire swap on mine. Mine is 700c, not
650b, but I'm not sure that makes a difference in terms of width/clearance.
I installed the widest SKS fenders Riv sells (B65 I think?) over the stock
Kendas. When I swapped to the 700x50 (2.0) Big Bens, I didn't need to
Roberta,
A pair of SKS fenders I have measure 58mm.
If these are the same ones you own the Big Ben’s at 48mm won’t give you much
wiggle room.
Depending on your rim width the BBs could be a bit less (or more). I’d say
worth the effort to fuss with.
Recently put in considerable effort making 52
Marc said: "Depending on the fenders, you might have to adjust the stays."
Roberta says "this evokes fear in my heart, but I'm up for the challenge."
Rich asked: "What is the width and brand of your current fenders?"
Roberta says "I think they are SKS plastic fenders (definitely not metal),
a
Roberta,
What is the width and brand of your current fenders?
Best,
Rich in ATL
On Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 8:52:35 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote:
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> Last week, I rode Leah's (Bicycle Belle Ding Ding) Clem L, which was a
> lovely ride--limo like, to quote a member here. She told me she had
> ch
I use Big Ben's on my Hunq and I doubt you will have to change or re
position
the fenders. Depending on the fenders, you might have to adjust the stays.
Marc
On Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 8:52:35 PM UTC-4, Roberta wrote:
>
> Last week, I rode Leah's (Bicycle Belle Ding Ding) Clem L, which was
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