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From: South of Raleigh, North of New Hill, East of Harris Lake, NC
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Specialized Roubaix, Giant OCR-C, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, Stumpjumper Comp, 88 & 92Nishiki Ariel, 87 Centurion Ironman, 92 Paramount, 84 Nishiki Medalist
I'm not sure what she had on the Collegiate, but I'm very familiar with the Caliente having owned two. If you are set on upgrading the Caliente wheels to a slightly wider, but more updated rim, I suggest the Alex P 18. It's 24 mm wide, about 2 mm wider than a typical alloy rim found on a 27" rimmed bike. They made them in 27" size and with, believe it or not, freewheel compatible hubs! I know, cause I accidently bought one. They have an aero type design, very good looking, but a little wide for me.
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