Compass Babyshoe pass and Grand Bois Hetre actual width

[Doug Williams]

Has anyone who owns both the Compass Babyshoe Pass and the Grand Bois Hetre measured both tires on the same rim to determine the actual width? I know that actual measured width varies with the rim, but if measured on the same rim we should know which tire is wider. Or are they dead-on the same?

Doug

[Jan Heine]

The Hetre is a tad wider, since the tread on the shoulders is thicker. However, the inside mold is the same shape, so the air volume is the same.

I recommend the Hetre if you like the look (which I agree is beautiful), and the Babyshoe Pass if you want the ultimate in performance and supple comfort.

Jan Heine
Compass Bicycles Ltd.
www.compasscycle.com

Follow our blog at http://janheine.wordpress.com/

[Doug Williams]

Thanks Jan,

 

Just wondering which one would squeeze under a fender better. You answered my question, and I was already leaning toward the Babyshoe.

 

Doug

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[Mike Schiller]

My black Hetres have about 2500 miles on them and measure 41.9 mm on Dyad's.   My new Babyshoe standard casings measure 39.7mm after a few weeks of installation on A23's.

~mike

Carlsbad Ca