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05-02-12 | 07:30 PM

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Bill Kapaun

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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1943

.....If your rims are 25 mm across the inside they are too wide for 23 mm tires IMO.

I put 23MM tires on a 20MM rim (more to to look at than anything) and the brake surface of the rim is "just a hair" wider than the tire.

Imagine turning a sharp corner and hitting the pavement with the rim on a 23-25 combo.

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