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08-07-12 | 05:27 PM

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RoadTire

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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets

I'd try to go 700c if you're gonna get some new wheels. Then you need to figure out the rear spacing of your frame. Probably 120mm or 126mm. If 126mm, Velomine has black rim 126mm super cheap, $95 a pair. Silver rim @ $120. If 120mm call and ask if they'll respace/redish as needed.

This looks like a pretty good solution actually.

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