Max tyre clearance Genesis Equilibrium 2018 rim brake.

[Wooger]

I just picked up a lightly used Genesis Equilibrium, and I’m probably going to swap the tyres out very soon to Conti GP5000.

I use 32c on my current (gravel) bike, and want to stay as big as reasonable on the new one as I’m ~19 stone just now and want to give the bike and especially the rims a fighting chance.

Can anyone confirm the max tyre clearance on the rim brake 2018 Genesis equilibrium, with & without mudguards?

There looks to be loads of space around the current 25c tyres, but I’m think 30c is the max.

 

[vickster]

I don't think I'd get anything bigger than a 28 on mine (older) with the mudguards. I have 36h rims (~15 stone), 25s and SKS Mudguards.
I seem to think Genesis say max 28mm although 30mm might work (remembering tyres of the same size will vary a lot when inflated, and you'll need fairly high pressure given your weight)
Some discussion here
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/tyre-clearance-on-a-genesis-equilibrium/

 

[si_c]

Deep drop rim brake calipers are still very limited compared with disc brakes, but you might be able to get 28c tyres with mudguards if you currently have 25c with a little space, I wouldn't think you would be able to go bigger though.