What lugged steel frames allow wide tires?
04-04-23, 05:33 PM
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A lot of bikes that came with 27" wheels can also be converted to 650B and take 38mm or sometimes 42mm wide tires. They need long reach brakes like Dia-compe/Weinmann 750s or MAFAC Raids. What size frame are you looking for? Does anyone over 60 really need a nine speed rear cassette?
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04-05-23, 05:29 AM
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Here's my 1990-ish Bianchi Volpe running a 43 up front, a 40 in the rear, and a 2x11 drivetrain.
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04-06-23, 01:31 AM
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The one-year-only 1985 Trek 620 is one I'll add to the list. Takes an honest 39-40mm tire--I ran Soma Supple Vitesse EX 42's on DT Swiss R460 rims (22.7-23.0mm wide, externally). Can be done with fenders even!
1982 Trek 720 (caliper, not canti) is another bike I have that can fit those same tires, albeit on slimmer MA2 rims for a 38mm overall tire width. 1985 Fuji del Rey can hold those tires as well.
Like you, OP, hills are for the birds, but I don't want to go all in on slow gearing and lose the top end when I get to the top of the hill and want to fly down it!
1982 Trek 720 (caliper, not canti) is another bike I have that can fit those same tires, albeit on slimmer MA2 rims for a 38mm overall tire width. 1985 Fuji del Rey can hold those tires as well.
Like you, OP, hills are for the birds, but I don't want to go all in on slow gearing and lose the top end when I get to the top of the hill and want to fly down it!
04-06-23, 07:00 AM
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My old PKN-10, now my son's kiddie-puller, although the boys are getting big for the trailer now.
1980 Peugeot PKN-10 with 700Cx35 tires
Also, any of my 1960s frames (Capos, Carlton).
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I think 9 speed is the perfect combination of price and utility currently, as well as access to quality parts. I feel like there are far more 9 speed parts on the market than there are 8 speed, especially when it comes to road.
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A lot of bikes that came with 27" wheels can also be converted to 650B and take 38mm or sometimes 42mm wide tires. They need long reach brakes like Dia-compe/Weinmann 750s or MAFAC Raids. What size frame are you looking for? Does anyone over 60 really need a nine speed rear cassette?
You probably want to look a model up and get the better dropouts.
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04-19-23, 06:58 PM
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Does anyone know if a Trek 400 Elance with triple crankset would meet my requirements as I listed in my opening thread? There is one listed on Marketplace in South China Maine. It is mispelled as a TREX. Listed in Hobbies. No frame size is listed. I am looking for a 22 inch or 56CM. It looks like it may be close. At least to my eye. I don't have a facebook account, my wife sent a message asking the seller to call me tomorrow. Round trip to view would be about 2 1/2 hours. I would appreciate any input or advice. Thanks!
04-19-23, 07:16 PM
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this is a great thread. Loved that Umberto Dei !
I would suggest Raleigh International using 700 X 32 is an easy fit
be careful on spreading the rear drops over 126mm
/markp
I would suggest Raleigh International using 700 X 32 is an easy fit
be careful on spreading the rear drops over 126mm
/markp
