Hey there:)
So just built up my new gravel wheels with a 32mm internal rim width with schwalbe g-one rx pros in 50mm. They are mounted on my Brother Mehteh Steel w a stated max clearance of 50mm. The clearance on the ds looks completely fine, while the nds is a bit concerning. What do u guys reckon?
by tacoshit1
18 Comments
Is your wheel dish centered?
Otherwise that clearance should be fine if it’s dry but definitely not enough if some mud starts sticking.
You can see daylight through there, send it!
Looks fine for most riding conditions. Might have issues with deep clay mud, but most bikes do.
5-6mm gap is about as close as you’d want to get.
Kinda looks like it’s 50mm on 650b, but I assume those are 700c. I’d consider going as low as 4mm, but try to keep it at 6mm. Can you pass a 4mm hex wrench through the gap?
How wide do they actually measure
If you can pass a 5mm-6mm hex key through the gap you should be G2G. Obviously mud will stick and build up but that would happen in the right conditions no matter how much clearance you have. It does look a little close to the NDS stay. I’d just watch there closely but I don’t think it’s close enough to rub when the rear tri starts flexing under load.
If there isn’t a ton of mud, you’ll be ok.
Send it fam.
Looks good to me, like others have said it might be an issue in the proper clag but otherwise all good. (as an aside I have the same frame and ruddy love it)
If the frame is stated to clear 50mm, and yours only leave 3mm clearance on either side on a 32mm rim, I’d wager they’ve actually inflated to 53-54mm. Depending on riding conditions, it might be worth looking at a 48mm tire.
I think that looks fine for a steel frame! Throw some heli tape on the insides of those stays and send it. Personally, the conditions in which this clearance would be an issue are not conditions I’m typically going to want to ride in. Might get caught out unexpected on rare occasion, but I’d have no issue running that!
Could have gone with a 52mm
10/10 would ride
curious what hoop is 32mm internal
Good to go!
Put some protective tape on for good measure… and friggin’ send it, bud
Send it