29er wheelset

[Ratfink1962]

I just bought this from Tin Machine here recently...

Since OG 28" rims and tires are Waaaayyy out of my price range, I was contemplating building up a set of 29er wheels with a coaster. Right now it has the regular 26" wheelset and you can see they have a large gap between the tires and fenders.

I know I can space down the fenders, but really dont want to. Anybody familiar with 29er wheels. And more specifically... do they make a whitewall street tire in that size? I realize the 29er stuff is for MTB so its probably a longshot.

discuss...

 

[user 135]

Totally doable. Yeshoney had one he recently sold.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=34264

 

[aka_locojoe]

I have been thinking/wondering about this also.

 

[udallcustombikes]

Pleasing to correct me if I am wrong, but I was of the understanding that 29er's were the same as 700c rims. :?

 

[user 135]

Pleasing to correct me if I am wrong, but I was of the understanding that 29er's were the same as 700c rims. :?

Correct 622mm ERD.

 

[Ratfink1962]

Yes I believe this to be true, but the 29er designation from what I gather... means a 700c wheel but is made in wider widths for MTB applications.

Ill have to talk with Yeshoney to get the juicy details!

Thanks!!! 8)

 

[scrumblero]

they all fit the same rims.... mountain bikers just don't wanna be associated with roadies so they shun the 700c thing.. :roll:

 

[Skipton]

I have always wanted to build a bike with these Schwalbes big apple 29 X 2.35 (like a Fat Frank on steroids :shock: )
http://smtp.schwalbetires.com/node/1328
I think they only come in black wall with reflex strip on side wall at $45 a pop a little pricey
This one is a better price might fit in fender better may not have the right look
http://www.rei.com/product/793100?prefe ... erralID=NA
I think Kenda has some 29er and 700cc tires for not a lot of money

 

[Wildcat]

I tried to put 700's on my Varsity in place of the 27 inch tires. They were smaller in diameter than the 27's.

 

[socal_jack]

Yes I believe this to be true, but the 29er designation from what I gather... means a 700c wheel but is made in wider widths for MTB applications.

Ill have to talk with Yeshoney to get the juicy details!

Thanks!!! 8)

True, 700c rims all have the same ERD of 622 but road rims tend to have a width less then 20mm, cyclocross/touring rims go to low 20s, 29er rims usually start about mid 20s and go up to 40mm. You may need to watch the volume of the tire used on that bike. A 2.35 29er tire will be plenty fat and the width of the rim has various effects on how that plays out. 29er rims like Salsa Gordos would make a roadie whine incessantly about the weight also.

 

[hubgearfreak]

I tried to put 700's on my Varsity in place of the 27 inch tires. They were smaller in diameter than the 27's.

that's right 27" is ertro 630. quite different from 622 8)

 

[Fe2O3]

Mitch this is my Motobecane 29er

I have the Kenda tires on it. I've never seen anything but trail tires in that size. You know
that might look kinda cool on the right build, maybe like an old Willys jeep idea? Retro trail bike?

If you'd like any measurements let me know.

 

[X-RAY]

i think if we show enough interest, somebody will consider making a new tire. the right people have to be on here somewhere, or at least have heard of us. maybe we should do a poll to judge interest?

 

[schertztx]

i think if we show enough interest, somebody will consider making a new tire. the right people have to be on here somewhere, or at least have heard of us. maybe we should do a poll to judge interest?

Schwalbe makes a 29X2 fat frank 8)

http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Fat-Fran ... 497&sr=1-3

 

[scrumblero]

looking at it again, you may not have room for 29er tires under there.., you may have to go 650b or something.. :roll:

 

[Ratfink1962]

If you'd like any measurements let me know.

Yes please, if you could get a diameter measurement I would appreciate it.

 

[Ratfink1962]

Schwalbe makes a 29X2 fat frank 8)

http://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Fat-Fran ... 497&sr=1-3

Now THATS what Im talking about!!

 

[deorman]

There are 28x1 3/4 tires that fit 700c rims. :|

 

[udallcustombikes]

There are 28x1 3/4 tires that fit 700c rims. :|

I have one of these tires if you. Would like to have it, it is yours.

 

[hubgearfreak]

Schwalbe makes a 29X2 fat frank 8)

Now THATS what Im talking about!!

these halos are great too

http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/13 ... -tyre.html