55cm Rambler Questions

[John Hawrylak]

looking at a 55cm Rambler and have 2 questions;

1.  Can someone measure & post the Front Center distance (crank center to front hub center)???  I need 59.5cm or greater to avoid TCO.   Thinking it should have it due to 650B and fork rake.

2.  Has anyone fit a 60mm Berthoud SS fender???  I know the spec sheet has 55mm is max fender, but the GB's are dimpled on the front and perhaps they clear.   60mm should be better for the 42mm tires as the 50mm fender only provides 4mm on each side.  Where is the minimum fender clearance, front or at the stays???

John Hawrylak

Woodstown NJ

[Ryan Watson]

My 57 Rambler has a shorter front-center than the other 650B bikes I've had (Rawland, Boulder, Kogswell). I think about 2cm shorter. 

It's the only bike I've ever had with toe overlap. But I can't really complain since it's also the best handling bike I've ever had :-)

Ryan

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[Michael Mann]

I measure exactly 59.5 on my 55 Rambler. I can't remember if my Berthoud fenders are 50 Or 60. They measure 55 at outer edges and I run 42 tires in them pretty ok. Closer to chainstays than fork legs but fit both fine without crimping or trimming. Disclaimer: mine is a Zen Fab frame so can't guarantee same fit on a Bantam-built or upcoming Page Street. Rob would have to chime in there.

Mike

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