SRAM red rim brakes - max rim width?

lofty102
lofty102 Posts: 138
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I'm looking to get some new wheels for my bike (2014 Canyon) it has Sram red rim brakes. Can anyone tell me either how wide the calipers will open or the max rim width I would be able to fit?
Thanks
2010 Mondraker Factor RR
2014 canyon ultimate cf 9.0 sl
2016 Planet x pro carbon
2017 Scott Spark 730

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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    I think you’ll have trouble with tyres hitting the frame, before the brakes can’t accommodate the rim.
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  • MattFalle
    MattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Ben6899 said:

    I think you’ll have trouble with tyres hitting the frame, before the brakes can’t accommodate the rim.

    this

    if initially too tight just release some cable.


    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • poptart242
    poptart242 Posts: 531
    I've had them on 27.5mm external rims recently (Prime Black Edition 38s on an older Supersix Hi Mod frame). Not a huge amount of clearance but no wheel rub nonetheless.
  • lofty102
    lofty102 Posts: 138
    Thanks for the replies and info.
    @poptart242 what size tyres did you run on those rims?
    2010 Mondraker Factor RR
    2014 canyon ultimate cf 9.0 sl
    2016 Planet x pro carbon
    2017 Scott Spark 730
  • poptart242
    poptart242 Posts: 531
    25 front, 23 back. Came up 28 and 26. Conti GP 5000 tubed clinchers.
  • lofty102
    lofty102 Posts: 138
    That's great, thanks again!
    2010 Mondraker Factor RR
    2014 canyon ultimate cf 9.0 sl
    2016 Planet x pro carbon
    2017 Scott Spark 730

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