26x2.5 on a Cranbrook

[Alvarez1112]

I'm about to order some new shoes for my cranbrook klunker and I'd like to know if a 26x2.5 tire will fit without issue. It looks like it'll fit, but I'd like to be sure before placing an order. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

Im not trying to crack wise...but a ruler is your friend.

Measure the frame AND check to make sure the chain wont scrub the tire.

Use those measurements against the tire you now have on that Huff''.

 

[Alvarez1112]

I fully understand. I get ahead of myself sometimes while I'm at work and the bike's sitting at home. I'll measure it all up tonight. I'm more concerned about how true to size the tires will measure.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

In order to get 24 x 3 Kendas (they measure about 2.75" across on a 26 x 1.75 rim) on my Cranbrook/SantaFe frame, I needed to spread and dimple the chainstays.

P.S. Forget trying to use the stock fenders

Good luck!

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[jackdaw]

In order to get 24 x 3 Kendas (they measure about 2.75" across on a 26 x 1.75 rim) on my Cranbrook/SantaFe frame, I needed to spread and dimple the chainstays.

P.S. Forget trying to use the stock fenders

Good luck!

Cheers,
Dr. T

How did you go about doing that?

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

I had a hard time fitting a 26"X 2.4" Tire in a worksman frame. Those are pretty darn big to begin with.

 

[Alvarez1112]

Looking at it now it'll probably clear the chainstays fine, but the chain may be tight. That's assuming the tires measure a true 2.5

 

[Anonymous]

Opens Up ANOTHER "Can Of Worms"...^ (heh)

NOW you'd have to space out the Front AND Rear sprockets to keep the chain in line to clear the tire..

 

[Alvarez1112]

This one might get some 2.3's instead for ease of installation. Sometimes I just like a challenge so who knows! :mrgreen:

 

[Anonymous]

I like a Good Bike Challenge Too!


Just dont beat yourself up over it.

There is an easy way out of everything,and you may have just found it.

 

[Bigcam59]

I fit a 2.4 in this Earth Cruiser frame with no problems. They also fit in my stock Derby frame without incident. 8)

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Trust me ANYTHING can be done with enough time, ingenuity, and a BFH. Yes those are 20x3 tires on a brat's low-rider bike.

 

[Alvarez1112]

^^^ nice job! Truth be told I'm a Welder/metal fab guy by trade. Fabing up some new chain stays would be easy enough, but I honestly don't want to mess with the paint at this point. Call me lazy I guess :mrgreen:

 

[Anonymous]

Hey Al,If you want to know the easiest way to do something...

...Just ask the laziest guy in the place!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

How did you go about doing that?

DISCLAIMER: DO THE FOLLOWING AT YOUR OWN RISK, THE POSTER HOLDS NO RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU SCREW UP! :mrgreen:

To spread the frame, I laid it on it's side and SLOWLY pulled the stays apart, flipped and did the other side. Be careful though, if you bend one side more than the other, you'll have alignment/riding issues.

To dimple the tubes, I built a 'T' out of gas pipe from Home Depot and used it as a 'dolly' to hammer the the tubes. Again, be careful not to overdo it or you'll 'oval' the tubes.

Good luck!

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[schertztx]

^^^ nice job! Truth be told I'm a Welder/metal fab guy by trade. Fabing up some new chain stays would be easy enough, but I honestly don't want to mess with the paint at this point. Call me lazy I guess :mrgreen:

fab some small dropout extensions and you can stuff anything you want in there without bending the stays. I put 26X3 kenda flames on a cranbrook with a springer. Am I am just a wanna-be welding and fab guy. :mrgreen:

 

[Alvarez1112]

fab some small dropout extensions and you can stuff anything you want in there without bending the stays. I put 26X3 kenda flames on a cranbrook with a springer. Am I am just a wanna-be welding and fab guy. :mrgreen:

[/quote]

That's a fairly simple solution! Never even thought if that. Thanks for the idea

 

[KJV]

2.5 tires should fit without any mods. :mrgreen: