Old 10-18-11, 07:23 PM
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HillRider
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This is a reach but is there any chance the brake pads do rub the tire when your weight is on the bike and the extra load compresses the tire radially but expands it laterally?

Anything on your rack or panniers that could cause rubbing/
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