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Cruising in Cream with Fat Frank
Cruising in Cream with Fat Frank
For the proud owner of a Cruiser or Balloonbike there is a hot new tire that likes to be seen on the scene: Fat Frank, in cream or black.
The tread design was modeled after patterns taken from our SCHWALBE archives - a grippy BMX profile paired with a classical motorcycle tire tread. Fat Frank offers more than just stunning looks; Contrary to many other wide tires it is technically on the cutting edge. Its interior is identically constructed to that of SCHWALBE’s Big Apple, thus it rolls with great ease. In terms of comfort it is certainly in the category of a genuine balloon tire. Due to its large volume it can be ridden at low air pressure (about 1.5 to 2.5 bar) and therefore gently absorb those nasty bumps in the road with great success.
Built in suspension. The “tire suspension” responds amazingly well - an advantage that in everyday life is more important than long spring travel. Using simple technology cycling can remain low-maintenance and easy.
Tips: Depending on section width and and load,for a comfortable and safe ride we recommend an air pressure from 1,5 to 2.5 bar (20-35 psi). It is possible to deviate from the ETRTO standard and fit Fat Frank or Big Apple onto a normal trekking rim width of 19mm. However, to avoid overloading the rim walls, the tire should not be inflated to maximum pressure.
Fat Frank is available in size 26 x 2.35 in cream or black.
Further Information
Cream 700C tyres. NOW!
29in
I’m looking for some skinnier 29in road tires. Do you know of any? And where to get them? I’m having a difficult time trying to find them.
So how does it compare to the Big Apples, then?
So how does it compare to the Big Apples, then? ANSWER FROM DAVE
I just wish I had a
Fat Frank On Retrovelo
retrovelo
Fat Frank 29er
Electra beat them to it. You
Electra beat them to it. You can buy a creme tire made for the Amsterdam in 700Cx40.
29'er
29'er Fat Frank
29'er
fat frank 29er
Anyone have any real world
creme tires
29er Fat Frank
Since the 29er market is growing rapidly, you really NEED to make this tire in creme. Thanks, Draino
Please produce this in a
Please produce this in a 29” casing? Pretty please?
700c / 29 inch
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!
rain
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.
fat frank 650b
How ‘bout franks in a 650b??
Another request for Fat Frank's in 29
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
how about big apple 29er in diff colors, like orange…
I wanted cream tires in this
I wanted cream tires in this size as well for a pathracer project. I’d prefer Schwalbe but I’ll go to where they are if Schwalbe won’t make them.
Electra sells a cream tire in 700Cx40 for their Amsterdam bike. You can find it under the Amsterdam accessories. While it may not be Schwalbe quality, they work just fine and look amazing. I’m thrilled that I was able to pull off a Pashley Guv’nor replica, what a great riding style of bike.
24"
Any plans to make the Fat Frank in a 24” size in creme? I would love a set on my bike!
Regards,
Matthew