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Old 02-08-12 | 11:47 PM
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SurlyLaika
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Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
MTB rims are generally narrower than they "ought to be" for 2" tires, so there are a lot of inexpensive used wheels out there that could work for you. Throw on some 1.25" or 1.5" slicks, and that bike will fly!

- Scott
So MTB rims and hubs should work just fine, if a little heavier than road components. I'm sure I could google it, but I'm tired and lazy. 1.25" to 1.5" would be equivalent in width to what 28's, 32's? How wide in 700x## are 2" tires?

Also, how do I know what width tire a rim is intended for?

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