A Google search linked me to this discussion because I'm looking for "creme" coloured tyres. Specifically in 700C or 29er size. I already have a pair of 26 inch Big Apples on a singlespeed mountain bike. But, now that I ride a 29er I won't be going back to 26 inch kiddie wheels. I purchased some narrow 700c Schwalbes for a recent tour in Devon (UK) and they were excellent. I now *NEED* some cream coloured 700c cruiser tyres for a 29er project with a "Retro/ Dutch/ Townie" theme. I know Schwalbe makes the 700c x 35mm Delta Cruiser in cream, but I want something wider.

As the previous poster said: Please get on the case: The world needs 29er tyres in cream. And Schwalbe already has all the products necessary to make it happen. (*Everything* EXCEPT maybe the market awarenss that a huge resurgence is happening in the USA and UK towards "utility" bikes and retro styling.)

Regards,

DM

So how does it, then, compare to the Big Apples, which I'm extremely fond of? I need a comfy tire for a tandem, but the Big Apples are a bit too road-specific, and we want to go on some trails, too. Would the Fat Franks work fine for us?

I just wish I had a retrovelo to put them on :)

I've had some customers in my shop express interest in the Fat Frank White 29er. Plus they could also work on a Electra/Townie bike. Maybe you could look into having some of the spec'ed on the Townie style bikes that are very popular now.

Any plans to make a 29'er version of this tire?

Please produce this in a 29" casing? Pretty please?

I would also love this tire in a 29 inch size for a Boardtrack replica project. You've got my vote too for this size on this tire. Black or cream. Either one would be fantastic. Please!

How do the cream colored tires do in the rain? I am guessing these newer technology than the old white latex "michelin man" tires but want to be sure. Those old white tires were terribly slippery in the rain.

How 'bout franks in a 650b??

Just bought a dedicated commuter bike - Marin Muirwoods 29er. Would love to be able to put "Fat Frank" 29ers on this bike. Same look as the Electra Amsterdam featured in the 2008 Bicycling Buyers Guide, only bigger, faster and better.
"Another Old Commuter"

how about big apple 29er in diff colors, like orange...

If only it's true schwalbe tires is made in Indonesia. Please wouldyoumind to sell the product in Indonesia too. A huge number of custom bikers will be happy to have your products in their rides. At least we can safe shipping money to buy the product.

There are a lot of people here in Toronto and the surrounding area who are looking for a creme coloured 700 tire in a 40c. They would be great on many of the black European style retro cruisers (Elektra, Jorg & Olof etc) that are being sold and ridden by Urban commuters, as well as all the old single speed CCM bikes from 1900's to 1960's. The Cdn. bike manufacturers didn't make many balloon tire bikes they almost all came with 28"(700c) wheels. I was just at a vintage bike show this weekend and many people were trying to find them for their pre war bikes and wooden wheeled bikes.

I would really like to see this 700c tire come in a narrower size than 35c. Ideally a 23 or 25c width would be awesome.

Hello, i have a old 1965 RSW Raleigh small wheels, the old dunlop tires were to tired, but so beautiful in creme...in need new ones, do you have plan to do it in such a little size?

regards

benoit

Everyone is right, you need cream fat franks for the old vintage bikes. And please make sure they get to the UK. Thankyou, and you should thank us...

My Fat Franks do not fit my Schwinn 26" wheels and I wanted them so much! Now I have the tires & no bike to put them on, alas.

I hope they do make some Schwinn sized 26" in cream.

The Fat Franks [26 x 2.35] on my new Electra Townie Balloon 8 are marked with inflation from 22-psi to 60 psi [1.5 bars to 4.4 bars]. I weigh 132 pounds. The palm springs cycle shop where I purchased recommended the max inflation.

Is this a new version of the Fat Frank? The TIPS recommended inflation above is sure a heck of a lot lower at 35 psi.

Any user [or Schwalbe moderators'] comments would be appreciated.

I had a flat and took it in. I just noticed they put on generic stem covers when they replaced the tube. I need to find a way to purchase the nice stem covers that came with the Fat Franks. Can anyone help?

I almost did not order these tires because of the comments on here about them not fitting Schwinn rims or the older Schwinn balloon tire bikes.

I have the 26 x 2.35 Fat Franks mounted on Schwinn rims which measure 39mm on the outside. The tires fit my 1951 straight bar Schwinn with plenty of clearance everywhere including the chain stays and the chain. I think I have at least 1/4 inch everywhere. The bike is probably a Hornet. Several models used the same frame.

The tires measure 2.35 wide just as stated on this site. That is less than 1/4 inch wider than the 2.125's that the bike came with.

The bike rides great with a lot less rolling resistance at max pressure.

It is common knowledge that decimal tires will not fit the Schwinn middle weight bikes with the fractional tire sizes. The chain stays are narrower on those bikes too.

Thanks