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If your '85 Trek has long reach caliper brakes, a size 700x28 may be the largest you can fit with fenders.
If your '85 Trek has cantilever brakes, a size 700x32 should fit with fenders.
Considering that the 1985 Trek touring bikes came with 27x1.25 tires, fitting a 700x32 should not be a problem.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 08-26-12 at 05:51 AM.