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Old 01-27-05, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by rainedon
That is a nice looking commuter. How much clearance do you have between those tires and your brakes?
Thanks.

From the sidewall- 1/8"
From the tread- 1/4"

The frame came w/ 27" wheels, so the 700c wheels give a bit more clearance. The Mafac's provide a very good tire clearance, I have 37's on now & I could probably go up to 40. People rag on 'em but if you get rid of the crappy stock pads & cables, replace w/ Kool Stops they'll stop a truck.
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