2005 Co-Motion Speedster max tire width?
01-04-18, 12:20 AM
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2005 Co-Motion Speedster max tire width?
We're considering a used 2005 Co-Motion Speedster, hoping to use it for somewhat-loaded touring.
Can anyone tell me what the max tire width is?
Can anyone tell me what the max tire width is?
01-04-18, 07:45 AM
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Many people tour on this bike and use 32c and fenders with no problem. For inspiration you can read journals of tandems touring here on Crazy Guy On A Bike. crazyguyonabike.com: Bicycle Touring: Journals by Category: Bicycle types / Tandem
Mike Miller and his wife tour on that exact bike. Here is his page https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/dire...user=mikenbern
As does Dave Cardarella https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/dire...davecardarella
Mike Miller and his wife tour on that exact bike. Here is his page https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/dire...user=mikenbern
As does Dave Cardarella https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/dire...davecardarella
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01-04-18, 01:20 PM
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I have a 32 mm Continental 4-seasons 700C tire on the rear of our 2005 Speedster. The actual tire width is ~34.5 mm. That leaves ~5mm clearance to the seat stays on each side. Based on that, I would think 36 mm tires would work fine.
01-08-18, 04:04 PM
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I've got 32mm Schwable Marathon Plus's on my roughly 2005 Co-Motion speedster. Switched from 28mm conti four seasons due to frequency of flats and haven't had a flat since.
