Surly Lou rubbing against front derailleur
06-24-19, 10:08 AM
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Surly Lou rubbing against front derailleur
I have a 2015 Specialized Fatboy and I just changed out the original Specialized Ground Control (26 x 4.6) for the Surly Lou/Bud at 26 x 4.8. The tires clear fine width wise, but the rear tire (Lou) is rubbing slightly against the front derailleur. Short of changing out a brand new tire, any suggestions?
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06-24-19, 01:39 PM
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Time to go 1x.
The Lou is a big tire. Not many bikes are going to handle a tire that size and a front mech.
Early fatboys were 177mm rear?
The Lou is a big tire. Not many bikes are going to handle a tire that size and a front mech.
Early fatboys were 177mm rear?
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06-24-19, 10:12 PM
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I find it strange that the tire rubs against the derailleur and not the chain stay.
Is it possible your BB axle is too short or reversed?
Is it possible your BB axle is too short or reversed?
06-25-19, 08:50 AM
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As @rangie noted, 1x is your easiest option short of going to narrower rubber. The Lou/Buds are one of the few true to size tires depending on rims my even exceed the claims
If don't know already, you will likely need a clutch rear derailleur and a narrow wide chain ring to limit dropped chains
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