In the rear, definetly not. Front? Maybe but it’s risky
porktornado77 on
As long as you’re not in any mud you’ll be OK.
StepDaddySteve on
Tighter than my first time in prison. Shit gonna get wrecked the same too.
millenialismistical on
I mean, they’re already on the bike you might as well do a casual shake down ride to see for yourself😅 I have had it tighter than this before, but I decided to size down after two rides – no signs of rubbing but I didn’t want to chance it.
OrdinaryTension on
AL frame and fork? You can try, though you might lose some paint. If it’s CF, I wouldn’t risk it.
Vegetable-Manager-30 on
I’ve seen similar fitment on cars. They might not flex as much though
joelav on
Personally no. But they are on there, and it’s not a carbon frame. Give it a good thrashing and see what it looks like after
SpareIndependent4949 on
You’d be better off with a 45, that’s just too close.
germansoldier on
That’s about the gap I run on an old univega with 40mm gravel kings. Maybe every couple of months I have to adjust it, but it’s normally a result of me not putting it back on straight/tight enough after taking it off for service
cantistopi on
If they fit, they fit.
PBJslaya on
Dry terrain sure.
Actual-Variation380 on
Gaps too
pepelotas76 on
You can detach that bridge over the rear wheel, Trek make that just attached with some allen bolts.
chilopia on
Frame protector tape around the seat stays and chain stays. You’ll have even less clearance but if you’re really into the big tires it’ll protect the paint and the frame.
bigDpelican42 on
My steel adventure bike has 650/2.25” tyres fitted and there’s about 2mm to the chainstays. Flex means occasional rub but not enough to remove paint. Ok for dry conditions but will eventually go a tiny bit skinnier.
blueyesidfn on
What is the largest allen wrench that will cleanly pass between the tire/seat stay? Also, how is it at the chainstay/BB area?
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In the rear, definetly not. Front? Maybe but it’s risky
As long as you’re not in any mud you’ll be OK.
Tighter than my first time in prison. Shit gonna get wrecked the same too.
I mean, they’re already on the bike you might as well do a casual shake down ride to see for yourself😅 I have had it tighter than this before, but I decided to size down after two rides – no signs of rubbing but I didn’t want to chance it.
AL frame and fork? You can try, though you might lose some paint. If it’s CF, I wouldn’t risk it.
I’ve seen similar fitment on cars. They might not flex as much though
Personally no. But they are on there, and it’s not a carbon frame. Give it a good thrashing and see what it looks like after
You’d be better off with a 45, that’s just too close.
That’s about the gap I run on an old univega with 40mm gravel kings. Maybe every couple of months I have to adjust it, but it’s normally a result of me not putting it back on straight/tight enough after taking it off for service
If they fit, they fit.
Dry terrain sure.
Gaps too
You can detach that bridge over the rear wheel, Trek make that just attached with some allen bolts.
Frame protector tape around the seat stays and chain stays. You’ll have even less clearance but if you’re really into the big tires it’ll protect the paint and the frame.
My steel adventure bike has 650/2.25” tyres fitted and there’s about 2mm to the chainstays. Flex means occasional rub but not enough to remove paint. Ok for dry conditions but will eventually go a tiny bit skinnier.
What is the largest allen wrench that will cleanly pass between the tire/seat stay? Also, how is it at the chainstay/BB area?