Thread: Building a new 700c wheel with 23mm rims? Pros and Cons and opinions wanted
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Old 10-26-10, 10:25 PM
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jimblairo
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I run 25 and 28 tires on my A23 rims with 32 spokes. I was amazed at how stiff they are as I weigh 255lbs. The wide rim prevents tire roll over and I've found that I can run the tires at 10 psi less than on my DT 1.2 rims.
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