Please advice better tyres

Commuting, Day rides, Audax, Incidents, etc.
forbas
Posts: 16
Joined: 25 May 2021, 11:24am

Re: Please advice better tyres

Post by forbas »

ClappedOut wrote: 27 May 2021, 10:36pm You could park a bus in there, what’s the clearance chain stay to seat tube?
Rule of thumb max 2 times if clearance so I have been told =34

But a second opinion good
I am sorry I don't understand the question.
forbas
Posts: 16
Joined: 25 May 2021, 11:24am

Re: Please advice better tyres

Post by forbas »

[/quote]

Final thought: how far have you ridden the Marathons? New tyres sometimes come with mould release compound (slippery) that can take a few rough miles to scrub off.

HTH
[/quote]

87km so far.
ClappedOut
Posts: 585
Joined: 30 May 2020, 12:43am

Re: Please advice better tyres

Post by ClappedOut »

forbas wrote: 28 May 2021, 12:35pm
ClappedOut wrote: 27 May 2021, 10:36pm You could park a bus in there, what’s the clearance chain stay to seat tube?
Rule of thumb max 2 times if clearance so I have been told =34

But a second opinion good
I am sorry I don't understand the question.
Front of rear wheel area
Post Reply