Big Apples

While I have a knee jerk negative reaction to any commercial product
referencing NYC in the name, I must say the Schwalbe Big Apples [1] in
ISO 50-305 mm size have impressed me so far. They have enough volume to
make bumps tolerable despite the small diameter, and handle moderately
loose surfaces well despite the minimal tread. Wet pavement traction is
good, and rolling resistance is surprisingly low.

[1] http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple.

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Tom Sherman - 42.435731,-83.985007
I am a vehicular cyclist.

Tom Sherman wrote:

While I have a knee jerk negative reaction to any commercial product
referencing NYC in the name, I must say the Schwalbe Big Apples [1] in
ISO 50-305 mm size have impressed me so far. They have enough volume to
make bumps tolerable despite the small diameter, and handle moderately
loose surfaces well despite the minimal tread. Wet pavement traction is
good, and rolling resistance is surprisingly low.

[1] http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple.

You'd find the ISO 60-622 size even more impressive.

Actually, one of the best things about the Big Apple is the range of
sizes offered. It comes in 12", 14", 16", 18", 20" (two widths),
24" (two widths), 26" (three widths), and 700c (two widths).

Chalo

Chalo Colina wrote:
Tom Sherman wrote:
While I have a knee jerk negative reaction to any commercial product
referencing NYC in the name, I must say the Schwalbe Big Apples [1] in
ISO 50-305 mm size have impressed me so far. They have enough volume to
make bumps tolerable despite the small diameter, and handle moderately
loose surfaces well despite the minimal tread. Wet pavement traction is
good, and rolling resistance is surprisingly low.

[1] http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple.

You'd find the ISO 60-622 size even more impressive.

But not kawaii!

I will probably try the 50-406 size at some point.

Actually, one of the best things about the Big Apple is the range of
sizes offered. It comes in 12", 14", 16", 18", 20" (two widths),
24" (two widths), 26" (three widths), and 700c (two widths).

But not ISO 349-mm.

--
Tom Sherman - 42.435731,-83.985007
I am a vehicular cyclist.

Tom Sherman °_° wrote:
Chalo Colina wrote:
Tom Sherman wrote:
While I have a knee jerk negative reaction to any commercial product
referencing NYC in the name, I must say the Schwalbe Big Apples [1] in
ISO 50-305 mm size have impressed me so far. They have enough volume to
make bumps tolerable despite the small diameter, and handle moderately
loose surfaces well despite the minimal tread. Wet pavement traction is
good, and rolling resistance is surprisingly low.

[1] http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple.

You'd find the ISO 60-622 size even more impressive.

But not kawaii!

I didn't realize that that was a positive attribute of a bicycle. Or
anything, for that matter...

Of course, my household is ethnically 1/4 Japanese, so it comes to me
whether I want it or not... (just keep it away from my car, please.)

I wonder if they make these in a 700c?

http://www.kittyhell.com/2007/04/08/...-bicycle-tire/

well, no, really I don't. However, I really, really, really hope that
my Y-chromosome deficient counterpart never sees that link.

someone please post something that kicks a$$ to counteract...

nate

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Nate Nagel wrote:
Tom Sherman °_° wrote:
Chalo Colina wrote:
Tom Sherman wrote:
While I have a knee jerk negative reaction to any commercial product
referencing NYC in the name, I must say the Schwalbe Big Apples [1] in
ISO 50-305 mm size have impressed me so far. They have enough volume to
make bumps tolerable despite the small diameter, and handle moderately
loose surfaces well despite the minimal tread. Wet pavement traction is
good, and rolling resistance is surprisingly low.

[1] http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple.

You'd find the ISO 60-622 size even more impressive.

But not kawaii!

I didn't realize that that was a positive attribute of a bicycle. Or
anything, for that matter...

Of course, my household is ethnically 1/4 Japanese, so it comes to me
whether I want it or not... (just keep it away from my car, please.)

No Hello Kitty™ stickers on the Studebaker?

I wonder if they make these in a 700c?

http://www.kittyhell.com/2007/04/08/...-bicycle-tire/

Note that link was sent to the site by "zbicyclist" - our very own Mike
Kruger?

well, no, really I don't. However, I really, really, really hope that
my Y-chromosome deficient counterpart never sees that link.

someone please post something that kicks a$$ to counteract...

Does this help:
http://images.quickblogcast.com/82086-71861/hello_kitty_wedding_gown.jpg?


--
Tom Sherman - 42.435731,-83.985007
I am a vehicular cyclist.

Tom Sherman °_° wrote:
Nate Nagel wrote:
Tom Sherman °_° wrote:
Chalo Colina wrote:
Tom Sherman wrote:
While I have a knee jerk negative reaction to any commercial product
referencing NYC in the name, I must say the Schwalbe Big Apples [1] in
ISO 50-305 mm size have impressed me so far. They have enough
volume to
make bumps tolerable despite the small diameter, and handle moderately
loose surfaces well despite the minimal tread. Wet pavement
traction is
good, and rolling resistance is surprisingly low.

[1] http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple.

You'd find the ISO 60-622 size even more impressive.

But not kawaii!

I didn't realize that that was a positive attribute of a bicycle. Or
anything, for that matter...

Of course, my household is ethnically 1/4 Japanese, so it comes to me
whether I want it or not... (just keep it away from my car, please.)

No Hello Kitty™ stickers on the Studebaker?

I wonder if they make these in a 700c?

http://www.kittyhell.com/2007/04/08/...-bicycle-tire/

Note that link was sent to the site by "zbicyclist" - our very own Mike
Kruger?

well, no, really I don't. However, I really, really, really hope that
my Y-chromosome deficient counterpart never sees that link.

someone please post something that kicks a$$ to counteract...

Does this help:
http://images.quickblogcast.com/82086-71861/hello_kitty_wedding_gown.jpg?



You don't like me, do you? Have I done something to **** you off?

(now THAT... I *really* can't let her see. I'd like to think wouldn't
seriously consider it... I hope...)

nate


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replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply.
http://members.cox.net/njnagel

On Jun 17, 1:58*am, Chalo wrote:
Tom Sherman wrote:

While I have a knee jerk negative reaction to any commercial product
referencing NYC in the name, I must say the Schwalbe Big Apples [1] in
ISO 50-305 mm size have impressed me so far. They have enough volume to
make bumps tolerable despite the small diameter, and handle moderately
loose surfaces well despite the minimal tread. Wet pavement traction is
good, and rolling resistance is surprisingly low.

[1] http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple.

You'd find the ISO 60-622 size even more impressive.

Very smooth tyres in the biggest 60mm size. I went from a suspended
seatpost and front fork suspension to only the 60-622 Big Apples and
haven't had a single moment's regret. -- Andre Jute, hedonist

Actually, one of the best things about the Big Apple is the range of
sizes offered. *It comes in 12", 14", 16", 18", 20" (two widths),
24" (two widths), 26" (three widths), and 700c (two widths).

Chalo

On Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:58:16 -0500, Tom Sherman °_° wrote:

While I have a knee jerk negative reaction to any commercial product
referencing NYC in the name, I must say the Schwalbe Big Apples [1] in
ISO 50-305 mm size have impressed me so far. They have enough volume to
make bumps tolerable despite the small diameter, and handle moderately
loose surfaces well despite the minimal tread. Wet pavement traction is
good, and rolling resistance is surprisingly low.

[1] http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple.

So I were to ask you all: "How do you like them apples?"

On Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:00:36 +0000, Keiron wrote:

On Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:58:16 -0500, Tom Sherman °_° wrote:

While I have a knee jerk negative reaction to any commercial product
referencing NYC in the name, I must say the Schwalbe Big Apples [1] in
ISO 50-305 mm size have impressed me so far. They have enough volume to
make bumps tolerable despite the small diameter, and handle moderately
loose surfaces well despite the minimal tread. Wet pavement traction is
good, and rolling resistance is surprisingly low.

[1] http://www.schwalbetires.com/big_apple.

So I were to ask you all: "How do you like them apples?"

Rather "Howdya like dem apples!" Excuse me.