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And how bad would toe overlap be?
Wonders the same thing about a 456 with some rigid forks.
Not sure about your frame specifically but in general it seems OK (worked with my Zaskar)
Also more links to other threads in here:
Hang on Geoff - I'll just take a look.....
559 erd rim + 2.2 tyre approximately equal in diameter to a 622 erd with a 23 mm tyre
As above. Clearance between tyre and seat-stay bit before it forks is reduced by only around 1cm - i.e. there should still be room for a 28mm tyre and a mudguard.
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(excuse the blue turbo tyre - I thought that would make a clearer photo)
As for toe overlap, you also need to factor in whether or not you will be running mudguards as that will reduce clearance too. In practice, I don't think this is ever really an issue.
Druidh - thanks for that. I'm leaning towards a sturdy MTB-based build for my tourer as I'm concerned about my heft + luggage on a regular skinny tubed road-biased geometry machine.
Any recommendations for a suitable fork? I suppose a Kona P2 would be an option - owt else?
I'm running the Kinesis DC19s on my tourer - but then I don't want front panniers. P2s (even triple-butted) are pretty hefty but they do come rack and mudguard enabled.
Pity you don't know anyone with a Kona Sutra for sale....
Pity you don't know anyone with a Kona Sutra for sale....
🙄 yup!
Why are you picking 700cc wheels for a touring bike anyway? 😛
(I have a Surly Long Haul Trucker for sale !)