Downtube 8HN with Big Apple tires

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06-10-08, 02:01 AM

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Downtube 8HN with Big Apple tires

Hi,
I'd like to buy a Downtube 8HN bike and to install Big Apple tires to cushion the ride a bit. Does anybody have any experience with fitting such tires to 8HN? Is there enough clearance for fenders?

Thanks for help

07-17-08, 01:04 AM

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I haven't seen a reply to this and I'd like to do the same thing... anyone know? Thanks!

07-17-08, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikolay

I have fitted 1.95 BMX tire. The width is about the same as Big Apple 2.0. Both are 50mm tires. The clearance with the stock fender is fine but close. But 20" Freddy fender is too narrow if you are thinking about replacing the stock fender with Freddies.