Thread: How can wider-lower psi tires REALLY be that fast?
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Old 03-08-11, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Mills
Well, now that you mention it, there are several long endurance rides/races that do typically use wider tires - Paris/Roubaix comes to mind.

But remember, when we're talking randonneuring, 28's are "normal," 32's are "fat," and 35's are Brother IZ tubby...

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