Charge Tap _ Porteur

Posted on Thu 25th, April 2019

• #1

bluefoam

My trusty Charge is still going after almost 10 years. I'm putting a King Carrier on and think it's a good time to put wider tyres on... I'm still on 28's, similar to the original, just wondering if anyone has experience with the Tap, a plug or something else with a 'Whisk' front fork. What's the maximum width of tyre I could try... Also recommendations on a good tyre to carry a load and a bit of commuting?

I'm doing some more to get her into shape as a load bearing bike... Velo Orange Montmartre bars, reverse brake levers etc... Should be a bit of craic.
• #2

Eeyorecore in reply to @bluefoam

The reverse brake lever seem to have less leverage then a traditional flat bar lever, worse braking. The VO ones also seem a bit rattle-ey.
• #3

bluefoam in reply to @Eeyorecore

Mine are Dia Comp... the original levers are quite basic as it is. Sure I'll give them a go and they can always be changed back...
• #4

user99487

Ended up going with the original size... 28's. Maraothons...

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