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Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-12-16, 07:43 PM

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Mount 2.4" Tires on 1 1/2" rim?

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Posted By OldSkoolRider

When I had the 2" wide smooth tires on my Giant...

When I had the 2" wide smooth tires on my Giant for road riding, I think that the max pressure was 65 psi, and for racing in the mtb division of local triathlons, I could average 20 mph for a 20 mile...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-10-16, 04:48 PM

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Mount 2.4" Tires on 1 1/2" rim?

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Posted By OldSkoolRider

SJX426, that is pretty impressive. How does it...

SJX426, that is pretty impressive. How does it ride, like on a cloud? Do you ever have problems with the bead popping out or pinching the tube? I like the fenders too!

Ron

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-10-16, 02:06 PM

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Mount 2.4" Tires on 1 1/2" rim?

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Posted By OldSkoolRider

pastorbob, that is a fine looking R600 you have...

pastorbob, that is a fine looking R600 you have there! The cables are all original and the rear brake and shifting cables are pretty stiff now. When I first brought the bike out of the shed, the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-10-16, 08:31 AM

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Mount 2.4" Tires on 1 1/2" rim?

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Posted By OldSkoolRider

Before I bought a new Cannondale R400 in 1993 for...

Before I bought a new Cannondale R400 in 1993 for competing in triathlons and 'summer' biathlons, I had put 2" slicks on this Giant and raced in the Mtn Bike Division, as well as ridden it in an MS...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-09-16, 06:04 PM

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Mount 2.4" Tires on 1 1/2" rim?

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Posted By OldSkoolRider

Here is a before and after of the rear wheel. I...

Here is a before and after of the rear wheel. I ended up deciding to go with the Conti Trail King on the rear, and the X-King on the front. There is not much extra space, but enough! I haven't...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-06-16, 09:59 PM

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Mount 2.4" Tires on 1 1/2" rim?

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Posted By OldSkoolRider

Hi Bob, I'm in Dover. I've had 2" wide tires on...

Hi Bob, I'm in Dover. I've had 2" wide tires on this bike in the past and it still had some space to spare. I just measured and it looks like even if the X-Kings are up to an inch taller than the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-06-16, 09:26 PM

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Mount 2.4" Tires on 1 1/2" rim?

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Posted By OldSkoolRider

Mount 2.4" Tires on 1 1/2" rim?

I have a set of rims that are stamped as 1 1/2" that currently have tires that are 26" x 1.75". Provided that the new tires will fit within the fork and rear stays, will 2.4" Continental X-King...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-06-16, 08:06 PM

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Show us your vintage mountain bikes!

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Posted By OldSkoolRider

1989 Giant Iguana. My wife bought this new as a...

1989 Giant Iguana. My wife bought this new as a gift for me and I rode it on and off road, probably a couple thousand miles in the first few years, then I got into Triathlon and bought a Cannondale...

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