Re: [RBW] Re: 50mm tires

2013-10-11 Thread Deacon Patrick
Yes, there are Dureme tandem tires, but they have additional bits to the standard Dureme and I'm not sure I'd like it. So I'm stocking up on another pair offered on this group, which should keep me good for ___ years. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, October 11, 2013 1:12:38 PM UTC-6, hsmitham

Re: [RBW] Re: 50mm tires

2013-10-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
Patrick, Don't know but I thought I saw Duremes tandem's on Schwalbe's web site? Don't know if those work for you. And great feedback on your tires. Are you going to grab those Supreme's on the list. At least that's what I thought they were. I'm mobile at the moment so my accuracy is questionable

Re: [RBW] Re: 50mm tires

2013-10-11 Thread Patrick Moore
Hugh: a word of warning about the Furious Freds. They are wonderful tires, with sealant, and are probably the best "all rounder-type riding" tires, at least for my taste -- wide, soft, light, fast, more dirt than pavement. But they are veruy thin and for rocks and roots I'd suggest something beefie

Re: [RBW] Re: 50mm tires

2013-10-11 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, I'm going to go with the Big Ben's for AR riding and Smart Sam's or Furious Fred's for single track. Thanks for the input. -Hugh On Oct 11, 2013 9:26 AM, "Mike Schiller" wrote: > I used the Ritchey Speedmax Beta on my lugged Stumpjumper. Rolls well on > pavement and off road. > http://rit

Re: [RBW] Re: 50mm tires

2013-10-11 Thread Mike Schiller
I used the Ritchey Speedmax Beta on my lugged Stumpjumper. Rolls well on pavement and off road. http://ritcheylogic.com/mountain/tires/speedmax-beta-mountain-tire.html I had the 40mm version of the Smart Sams on my Hillborne. Pretty slow on pavement but does well off-road. I think the Big Be

Re: [RBW] Re: 50mm tires

2013-10-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
I just read Dave's comments on the Smart Sam's. So if your riding a 58 cm or larger Atlantis then you need to go with the 45's as I read it the 26" Atlantis's can take the 2.1"/55 mm tire of course with out no fenders. Still need recommendations on a All rounder slicker tread though. Best, ~H