[QUOTE=Cream23;16681481]I recently purchased a Novara Safari from REI and I plan on biking across the US starting June 1st. I've read that the stock tires are not ideal for touring and was wondering what touring tires I could purchase for the trip and keep the stock as back ups. Also, do I have to get the exact tire size (700 x 42) or could I fit 700 x 40, 700 x 45 etc.?[/QUOTE
I have read some using 700x35 but I have not seen anyone talk about putting anything larger than 700x42 on the safari. I have a ? of my own about the safari. Does the safari still come with brazons for 3 water bottles and disk brakes?