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Old 09-25-11, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve530
I think the stock tires are 38mm. If that's what the OP has, that's pretty wide.
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When I saw "Bianchi" my mind went to a road bike with 23mm tires and low-spoke wheels. If the OP's bike is the same as the current Volpe, it should hold up just fine.

Make sure the wheels are properly tensioned. If they start failing, then get some 36x3 ones.
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