Biggest Tires on a Roadini?

[Robert Gardner]

Hello Hello --

Wondering what folks are running on their Roadini. I have Jack Browns and they are a great tire, but looking at options, wondering what folks are running? Anyone in the 40s?

[Bill Lindsay]

The largest 700c tire I would run on a Roadini would be the 700x35 Bon Jon Pass EL, which is a far more plush tire than a Jack Brown.  I would not be surprised if somebody claimed to have run a Barlow Pass 700x38.  The Barlow pass can run a tiny bit wider than 40mm on some rims, and for that reason I'd never recommend the Barlow Pass on a Roadini or any bike that takes brakes with similar typical clearance.  

Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

[Erik Wright]

Yeah I'm running 700x35 Bon Jon Pass tires and clearance is comfortable. You could probably squeeze a 700x38 Barlow Pass in there, but to Bill's point, the clearance would be pretty tight. It depends on brake choice, too- I have a Tektro 539 in the front that I don't think would accept a 700x38 tire, but the Shimano BR-something or other on the rear likely would.

Erik, Philly

[David B]

38mm Panaracer Gravelkings (on 22mm external width rims) fit comfortably with Shimano brakes. Definitely acceptable clearances.

[Bones]

A related question: what is everyone’s favorite tire for their Roadini? I have one incoming one of these days, and I was intending on throwing on some Jack Brown greens, so I could maybe sneak some fenders on there if I felt like it (will be using Paul centerpulls btw). I’ll be using mine nearly all on paved roads, and I just want a comfy ride. I’ve run Barlow ELs and currently run Snoqualmie ELs on my Sam and I love em. I probably will not use fenders anyway, and I’m wondering if I should do Bon Jons instead...

[lambbo]

Bon Jons...basically better than Bon Jovi. I've run Jack Browns, which are nice, and the Compass 28s, but Bon Jons are the sweet spot.

[EGNolan]

My (new to me) Roadini came with SimWork Volummy 38's. They had plenty of clearance under the Dia-Compe Centerpulls. I, like most, opted to put Bon Jon's on. Not for the size, really, but because I had them and like their plush ride. It honestly looks to me like there's room for fenders w/ the 35's, but I may be more comfortable than some with tight clearances.

Eric