Monark + 24" Fatti-Os + red rims

[Larry]

I have an orphaned Monark and I'm just itching to fit a set of 24" x 3 white wall Fatti-Os on it. I also like the look of Felt red rims, but I don't like the price of buying complete wheels ($99) that I would end up relacing to use vintage hubs anyway.

Does anybody think or know if the Fatti-Os will fit the Monark frame? I assume the the front is ok by looking at Uncle Stretch's 26 x 3 on his Monark forks.

Anyone have a line on 24" red rims? Or will I end up painting or powdercoating 9 dollar rims from bikepartsusa?

Pictures of the bike

 

[ratina]

Is that a 24" frame? if so you need a 26" frame or the tires wont fit

 

[Larry]

It's a 26" frame. I a little concerned with width.

 

[user 135]

Looks pretty fat in the rear to me. I bet it will fit.
This thread has some info but nothing specific to the FattiO viewtopic.php?f=3&t=925&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

Here are some FattiO
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=265&p=1330&hilit=fatti#p1330
viewtopic.php?f=24&t=7496&p=84467&hilit=fatti#p80797 Width measurements

 

[Riverbend Bicycles]

I would be concerned with the 24x3 fitting the fork. I know with the replica monark forks, it doesn't work that well. I had to heat and flatten the tubing towards the top to get my thick brick to fit. It would suck to have to do that to an original.

 

[Larry]

Thanks cman, I forgot about the thread with the measurements. I'll go measure my fork and chain stays later today.

Does anyone know where to scoop a red rim that isn't 99 dollars?

 

[user 135]

Nirve has them http://www.nirve.com/parts.asp?cid=3005

 

[B607]

I've got a tank for sale right now in the classified that I'm fairly certain will fit that bike. Gary
http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13784

 

[Larry]

Thanks again Clancy.

Yea B, I saw that tank, very tempting. I'm considering it

 

[B607]

You can have it for $10 and shipping if you want it. Gary

 

[Larry]

B607, I'm gonna pass on that tank for now, but thanks for the screaming deal.


I've checked out a ton of 24" red rims for sale and around the web. The felt rims are expensive, but they are by far the nicest looking rims out there. I think I'm going to plunk down for them.

I also saw another 24 x 3 w/w tire by nirve called the fat-.... Anyone have experience with these dough-nuts?

... is a curse? Absurd.

 

[voodoo curse]

Hey Larry, where'd u score the red rim? Is that one of those felt jobs?

I'm looking for a 26" red set for my Electra, but I want to keep the 3 speed Shimano rear hub.

 

[tatrat]

I like that front end larry.

 

[Larry]

Not my wheels. It's Spinman's bike. I haven't pulled the trigger on the wheels yet.

viewtopic.php?f=24&t=7496