Big Dummy, Big Appleas and Cranks
06-30-08, 10:11 AM
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I'll check when I get home. Although, my Big Apples are on a 16" wheel folding bike.
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07-07-08, 09:48 AM
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Using a narrow 103mm square end BB (Token) with TA Specialites Vega Crankset and some Shimano Alfine internal gear hub (narrow chain line: 42mm), in combination with Schwalbe Fat Frank 2,35" tires there is plenty enough chain clearance. It is hard to see here, probably a bit better here. In my opinion there is no problem at all.
07-07-08, 04:31 PM
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The size is on the side of my tires too.
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07-09-08, 10:23 PM
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There is also an intermediate size Big Apple, at least in the 26"/559 size. It is not the easiest to find but both the Schwalbe North America web site and Every Bike Tires lists them. The Schwalbe site also has a fairly extensive section on tire dimensions, some specific to the Big Apple LINK.
I can verify that the 55mm 26"/559 Big Apple mounted on a 24 mm inside width rim (Alex DM-24) and inflated to its mid-range pressure measures almost exactly 55 mm wide on my vernier calipers.
I can verify that the 55mm 26"/559 Big Apple mounted on a 24 mm inside width rim (Alex DM-24) and inflated to its mid-range pressure measures almost exactly 55 mm wide on my vernier calipers.
07-30-08, 02:46 PM
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I'm running an 8speed XT drive train with my Xtracycle and I do get some rub when I get on the granny gear with my 2.35 Big Apples on Sun ditchwitch rims.
