Break it to me, doc….is this gonna work?
Purchased for an upcoming bikepack trip and didn’t have my bike with me to confirm sizing, so I thought I would ask the council for advice.
Thanks in advance!
by Technical_Bit_2047
Break it to me, doc….is this gonna work?
Purchased for an upcoming bikepack trip and didn’t have my bike with me to confirm sizing, so I thought I would ask the council for advice.
Thanks in advance!
by Technical_Bit_2047
19 Comments
Mud might be an issue, but I would ride it.
If it is fine, although the weight may cause it to rub against the wheel
Depends on how much wet mud you’re planning on riding I’d say.
Unless you get into some really nasty mud, I think you will be fine
It would be way better with more space. Leaves, mud, it might be annoying.
It will force you to keep a higher air pressure in the rear tire so you don’t rub once loaded and hitting bumps. You could also lean it forward a bit and try to get the high point of the tire between those crossbars.
I would ride it
send it
ISO standard, which is good starting point, states 6mm clearance between inflated tire and frame on an off road bike. You might be a bit close.
It’s too close, have you thought about a less knobby tire for the rear?
Op- have you measured the clearance?
Is the tire new? Is the pressure at your normal or even a bit higher?
If you don’t plan on adding a mudguard, is ok. Don’t ride on mud.
Send it.
It’s almost like those tire saver things we used to install back in the 80s which would scrape off thorns and such in helping to prevent flats… so retro!
I’d ride it, but I’d be concerned about future tyre replacements. If that doesn’t matter to you then go have fun!
(Btw, I believe it’s generally pretty easy to extend where it attaches down at the bottom to give more clearance, but I can’t find a link right now, hopefully someone else can!)
I’d run that. I’d try to get it a bit higher but just send it if not
If you can modify or exchange it I would. If not it is likely ok for dry conditions, especially if you swap for lower profile tires.
Full send
Mud or no mud?