Originally Posted by
bradtx
mikemowbz, What is the seat tube angle? Just curious because my Cannondale has practically the same chain stay and wheelbase (39.5 cm / 97.94 cm) and it's not so crowded between the tire and the seat tube despite larger diameter tubing.
I think you are going to need a narrower rim and it's unlikely a tire larger than 23 mm will fit.
Brad
Not sure about the ST angle. I could try to suss it out...the bike is generally quite steep (though quite a low BB).
Something going on there geo-wise.
20mm rims - not terribly wide.
I suspect you're right that I'm at the limit in terms of tire size - and I'm cool with that. If I can fit the Masters, my preferred tire, I'll be even happier.
As I note in my post just above, the Masters should be only .5mm or so wider, and may even be a little *less* tall than the current nominal 23mm tire.
I may, however, go to a Master 22 or similar if I'm not comfortable with the clearances w/an alternate FD, etc.