hello Chris!
Originally Posted by
Chris Pringle
I remember reading in a blog that 26" tires are different in Brazil? That rims/tires run a little bit larger even though they're marked as 26". This struck me as odd. Do you know anything about that? It would be sad if you don't go through the trouble of getting a 26" touring bike and still have issues finding replacement tires in Brazil. ISO 559 is what the 26" LHT uses.
I've never heard of this difference, I'd say it is not true! actually I would not know because I mostly use foreing rims AND tires. but there is a local rim brand of very good quality (VZAN) that I often see in non-local bikes with non-local tires. I'd know from one of my biker friends if this was a problem.
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