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Old 02-24-12 | 11:21 AM
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Bikes: Vassago Moosknuckle Ti 29+ XTR, 90's Merckx Corsa-01 9sp Record, PROJECT: 1954 Frejus SuperCorsa

Originally Posted by alan s
...what is the overall diameter of the tires mounted on those wheels? I'm thinking of getting an offroad touring wheelset, and have heard good things about the Gordos. Just not sure if 700c would fit my bike with the 50s.
Okay, I finally got around to measuring. The overall wheel/tire diameter is right in the 28.5" vicinity. Rear casing width is 48mm (35mm Gordo rim) and front is 44mm (24mm rim).

Interestingly, the tires both measure about the same overall diameter. The Gordo rim "spreads" the tread to a rounder provile, which is kind of nice.
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