Max tire size for IF Club Racer? Also soliciting suggestions for similar frame...

[4Rings6Stars]

Anybody know for certain if I can fit 700x32 tires (specifically Pasela TG) on an IF Club Racer? I have read multiple places "designed for 28mm tires with fenders" and a few have said something like "could maybe even fit larger tires" but I haven't seen anything definitive.

After becoming infatuated with cyclocross bikes a few years ago and more recently playing around with disc brakes on my last two builds, I have decided I miss road calipers and want to try something new (well, old I guess) and build up a more traditional road frame for the next project.

Oh, and feel free to recommend a similar frame. High end (modern) steel, clearance for 32mm tires, road calipers.

[joosttx]

I have been able to put challenge grifos plus fenders without issue on my club racer. Brake clearance is your issue. Note, I have cantis.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6062/6074867098_39aaa063fb.jpg

[4Rings6Stars]

I have been able to put challenge grifos plus fenders without issue on my club racer. Brake clearance is your issue. Note, I have cantis.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6062/6074867098_39aaa063fb.jpg

Thanks for the info.

Looking to stick with road calipers on this one and don't really plan on using fenders (I have a Soma DC for that...).

[that guy]

Oh, and feel free to recommend a similar frame. High end (modern) steel, clearance for 32mm tires, road calipers.

Rock Lobster's "Big tire road bike"
Hampsten Strada Bianca
All City Mr. Pink
Black Mountain Cycles road
Cielo Sportif
Signal Saltzman

off the top of my head

[KidWok]

Co-motion NorWester...shown here with 32mm Ritcheys cross tires. 853 tubing.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/TaiLee77/IMG_4067.jpg

Tai

[mistermo]

Rock Lobster's "Big tire road bike"
Hampsten Strada Bianca
All City Mr. Pink
Black Mountain Cycles road
Cielo Sportif
Signal Saltzman

off the top of my head

1st gen Salsa Casseroll
Gunnar Sport
Soma Stanyan
Soma ES
Surly Pacer
a coupla Rivendells

[Puget Pounder]

Gunnar Sport fits the bill.

[reggiebaseball]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/TaiLee77/IMG_4067.jpg

Tai

Nice colors! How big are those tires>?

[4Rings6Stars]

Thanks for all of the suggestions!

Anybody have one in a 53/54? :help:

[KidWok]

Nice colors! How big are those tires>?

Those are 32 mm 'cross tires. I normally run 28mm tires though.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/TaiLee77/IMG_3926.jpg

Tai

[Johnnyg]

Anybody know for certain if I can fit 700x32 tires (specifically Pasela TG) on an IF Club Racer? I have read multiple places "designed for 28mm tires with fenders" and a few have said something like "could maybe even fit larger tires" but I haven't seen anything definitive.

After becoming infatuated with cyclocross bikes a few years ago and more recently playing around with disc brakes on my last two builds, I have decided I miss road calipers and want to try something new (well, old I guess) and build up a more traditional road frame for the next project.

Oh, and feel free to recommend a similar frame. High end (modern) steel, clearance for 32mm tires, road calipers.
I spoke with Gary at IF yesterday and mentioned your question. He said, it depends on what fork you're using. Give them a call. Good luck

[indyrider]

I'm running 32's currently sans fenders with plenty of room left on my if cr. I'll try to post pics later today. I think 35's would fit but haven't as yet tried

[staggerwing]

I could send you a worn out Panaracer Urban Max 32 x 700c to play with for sizing, gratis.

It has the same tread, and measures out the same as the 32 T-Servs I have on another rig, which I believe is also the same size as the Pasela TG.

I'm rather smitten by the 32 Vittoria Randoneur Hypers I just picked up, but they look a little on the large size. Haven't measured them yet.

[edward12]

Here's my Cielo Sportif with 33.33 Rivendell Jack Brown tires. Plenty of room.