[Yak] Brake/Tire clearance

[Will Hallam]

One workaround may be to use wider rims, and low profile pads, so 
that when the pads are retracted they rest flatter against the 
forks and therefore give more clearence for the tire. Short of 
that get a wider fork.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frank Mattheus [mailto:frank.mattheus at gmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 7:37 AM
> To: Yak
> Subject: [Yak] Brake/Tire clearance
>
> I've got a 2008 Bike Friday NWT with 47mm tires. In order to 
> remove or
> install the wheels I need to deflate the tires.  When the 
> brakes are
> disconnected they rest on the front forks or rear chainstay. 
> Has
> anybody found a workaround for this?  Maybe different brake 
> pads?
>
> Thanks,
> Frank Mattheus
>
>