Reynolds ATR Carbon Disc Clearence Question

The spirit of Grav-lo-cross. No but seriously, cyclocross and gravel go here!

Moderator: Moderator Team

Post Reply
SGcyclist
Posts: 12
Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:21 am

by SGcyclist

I have a 2018 Synapse disc which Cannondale says has clearence for 32s. I think I read a cyclingtips article stating that 35s would clear pretty easily. My question is would the Reynolds ATR Carbon Disc wearing 28s or 30s clear my frame safely given the 32mm external width? I don’t have any other wheelsets I could use to test max clearence, so I was hoping someone here would know.

Thanks

User avatar
wheelsONfire
Posts: 6283
Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:15 am
Location: NorthEU

by wheelsONfire

Yes!
Bikes:

Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)


Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.

by Weenie


Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com



User avatar
mpulsiv
Posts: 1384
Joined: Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:17 pm

by mpulsiv

SGcyclist wrote:I have a 2018 Synapse disc which Cannondale says has clearence for 32s. I think I read a cyclingtips article stating that 35s would clear pretty easily. My question is would the Reynolds ATR Carbon Disc wearing 28s or 30s clear my frame safely given the 32mm external width? I don’t have any other wheelsets I could use to test max clearence, so I was hoping someone here would know.

Thanks

You can even mount 32mm tire on your ATR wheels and it will clear Synapse just fine. Manufacturers are conservative when it comes to tire clearance. On average, ~3mm is a safe bet.
Racing is a three-dimensional high-speed chess game, involving hundreds of pieces on the board.

:arrow: CBA = Chronic Bike Addiction
:arrow: OCD = Obsessive Cycling Disorder

User avatar
mpulsiv
Posts: 1384
Joined: Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:17 pm

by mpulsiv

mpulsiv wrote:
Mon Aug 27, 2018 7:04 am
SGcyclist wrote:I have a 2018 Synapse disc which Cannondale says has clearence for 32s. I think I read a cyclingtips article stating that 35s would clear pretty easily. My question is would the Reynolds ATR Carbon Disc wearing 28s or 30s clear my frame safely given the 32mm external width? I don’t have any other wheelsets I could use to test max clearence, so I was hoping someone here would know.

Thanks

You can even mount 32mm tire on your ATR wheels and it will clear Synapse just fine. Manufacturers are conservative when it comes to tire clearance. On average, ~3mm is a safe bet.
Did you happen to weigh the wheels? If so, are they close to advertised ~1620 grams? https://reynoldscycling.com/collections ... ts/atr-700
Racing is a three-dimensional high-speed chess game, involving hundreds of pieces on the board.

:arrow: CBA = Chronic Bike Addiction
:arrow: OCD = Obsessive Cycling Disorder

Post Reply