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Wide tires on the Fuji Touring frame
For the Usenet record, I have a 2006 Fuji Touring bicycle. I put
(measured) 42mm wide tires on it, 47 mm Continental Top Contact tires if you're interested. That's right, they're 5 mm skinnier than their specs. They would not fit in the OEM frame. On the rear I bent the frame, made it a little wider near the bottom bracket with a giant C-clamp. On the front I cut out part of the front fork, using a Dremel tool, to make more room for the fender. It's a tight fit for sure but it works well if there is no mud on the route. To anyone considering doing what I just did, you're crazy if you want to put tires over 38 mm on this bike. If a Fuji rep reads this then you should modify the frame to accommodate wider tires. Oh and, fix your wheel building operations to prevent broken spokes. Also, index shifting on the front derailleur sucks, use friction shifting like the Surly LHT. Thank you for reading this. |
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Wide tires on the Fuji Touring frame
Bruce W.1 wrote:
For the Usenet record, I have a 2006 Fuji Touring bicycle. I put (measured) 42mm wide tires on it, 47 mm Continental Top Contact tires if you're interested. That's right, they're 5 mm skinnier than their specs. That's typical. I was surprised when some 35mm Panaracers I just bought measured exactly 35mm when mounted. They would not fit in the OEM frame. On the rear I bent the frame, made it a little wider near the bottom bracket with a giant C-clamp. On the front I cut out part of the front fork, using a Dremel tool, to make more room for the fender. It's a tight fit for sure but it works well if there is no mud on the route. Sounds a little scary. I've never noticed any surplus material on a fork. Although I've spread many a rear triangle (chain stays), widening the clearance at the BB shell seems drastic. Dimpling the chain stays is pretty common, but not something I'd DIY. To anyone considering doing what I just did, you're crazy if you want to put tires over 38 mm on this bike. I don't see the point of going to such lengths to get s slightly wider tire to fit. I think you just bought the wrong bike. If a Fuji rep reads this then you should modify the frame to accommodate wider tires. Almost all bike manufacturers seem to be reducing clearances. My 80's Fuji "sport tourer" easily fits 35mm (actual) tires, my 2004 Fuji "touring bike" will not. When I'm running fenders, I particularly dislike small clearances -- that substantially raises the risk of picking up debris and jamming the wheel (the dark side of fenders). Oh and, fix your wheel building operations to prevent broken spokes. Easily remedied after purchase by adjusting the tension and stress relieving (see the FAQ), Also, index shifting on the front derailleur sucks, use friction shifting like the Surly LHT. Setting up a front derailer is one of the most fiddly jobs, much more so with indexed shifters. I use friction front shifting on all my road bikes, I don't see the need for indexed. It doesn't cost much to convert. |
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Wide tires on the Fuji Touring frame
On Jun 25, 12:09*am, "Bruce W.1" wrote:
For the Usenet record, I have a 2006 Fuji Touring bicycle. *I put (measured) 42mm wide tires on it, 47 mm Continental Top Contact tires if you're interested. *That's right, they're 5 mm skinnier than their specs. They would not fit in the OEM frame. *On the rear I bent the frame, made it a little wider near the bottom bracket with a giant C-clamp. On the front I cut out part of the front fork, using a Dremel tool, to make more room for the fender. It's a tight fit for sure but it works well if there is no mud on the route. To anyone considering doing what I just did, you're crazy if you want to put tires over 38 mm on this bike. If a Fuji rep reads this then you should modify the frame to accommodate wider tires. *Oh and, fix your wheel building operations to prevent broken spokes. *Also, index shifting on the front derailleur sucks, use friction shifting like the Surly LHT. Two things: first, sounds to me like you need to get your dealer (you know, the bike shop where you bought it, unless you got it cheap/mail order, in which case you need to do it yourself) to tweak your front derailer. It should work well, and can be made to work well. If it didn't, blame whomever built and (mis)adjusted your bike. Second, a comparison of available bicycles just might indicate the Fuji Touring was made for riding on roads. Sure, 47 tires might be fun if they fit, but drop bars and brifters generally go with roads; if you want a tire approaching 2" wide, perhaps you should start with a mountain bike; you can customize if if you'd like, but you'll get a frame that might fit your riding style better, and you can probably start off with a less expensive bike. Pat |
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