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Old 12-15-11 | 11:08 AM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

Nope. MTB rims are 559mm in diameter, 700C wheels are 622mm diameter.

Narrow(er) and slick(er) 26" tires are available, and help a lot with rolling resistance. I used the Kenda/Sunlite City Slick 26x1.5" for a while, and Panaracer makes 26" Paselas in 1.25", 1.5", and 1.75" widths.
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