Thread: 165mm vs 170mm
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Old 05-04-06, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by chimblysweep
i wouldn't run 170's on a 53 on the street. pedalstrike avoidance is goal #1. granted, the size difference is miniscule, but it's just the peace of mind. if you can avoid it just 5mm more, why not?
the frame size is irrelevant here if you're concerned about pedal strike. all size Rushes have the same BB height.
and to me, a 58mm BB drop is plenty high for 170's. Then again, i run 175's on a conversion.
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