Recommend road bikes w/. 38mm slicks?
08-11-09, 08:42 AM
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Recommend road bikes w/. 38mm slicks?
I'm at a point where I'm happy with a relaxed road or touring bike (not necessarily flat bars, yet) that can accommodate up to 38mm slicks on 700mm wheels. Crusing in comfort w/out a front shock fork or 26" wheels.
Does this size tire require a fork that is brazed for MTB 'V' brakes rather than standard road pivot brakes?
If road brakes on a regular fork are OK, how do you remove the wheel - get them past the brake pads?
Any production brands build such a bike (non custom)? I don't want a cyclocross bike because of how many guys here say the bottom bracket is too high, wrong tool for the job sort of thing.
What tires would you recommend in a 38mm, too? Street/road use primarily.
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Does this size tire require a fork that is brazed for MTB 'V' brakes rather than standard road pivot brakes?
If road brakes on a regular fork are OK, how do you remove the wheel - get them past the brake pads?
Any production brands build such a bike (non custom)? I don't want a cyclocross bike because of how many guys here say the bottom bracket is too high, wrong tool for the job sort of thing.
What tires would you recommend in a 38mm, too? Street/road use primarily.
Thanks
08-11-09, 08:46 AM
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Surly Long Haul Trucker would be worth a look. Come with 700 x 37 stock, so the 38 will fit.
https://www.surlybikes.com/lht_comp.html
https://www.surlybikes.com/lht_comp.html
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08-11-09, 02:28 PM
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Here's another one...
https://salsacycles.com/casserollComp08.html
This is a triple set up, but I have the fixed gear...and diggin' it.
https://salsacycles.com/casserollComp08.html
This is a triple set up, but I have the fixed gear...and diggin' it.
08-11-09, 03:05 PM
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I'm building up a cyclocross bike with fat tires in mind. 38mm might be a bit much, but 32 will be no problem.
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08-11-09, 03:13 PM
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Many Cyclocross models.
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08-12-09, 03:31 AM
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i'm gonna add the masi speciale cx. it's beautiful and is a really solid ride. it also looks good muddy. 
or the speciale rando, which has caliper brakes instead of cantis
or the speciale rando, which has caliper brakes instead of cantis
