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Old 04-08-05, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelW
Are you sure that the frame and brakes can accept a tyre that wide?
Many road bikes have quite narrow clearance and can barely take 28mm.
My guess would be that is exactly the limiting factor in this case.
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