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Old 08-26-12, 10:04 PM
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JJScaliger
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I hope you have another bike to ride in the meanwhile! Hopefully, you won't have to wait too long to get another set of tires.
Fortunately I have my Cinelli SC to fall back on. I just like my De Rosa better. I feel like a spoiled ass when I look at those words.

I might start saving the rough stuff for my Kelly. That sidewall rip/bulge on my De Rosa front tire probably would not have happened if I had stayed on the pavement. Although, that tire was old and dry; well past its prime. I feel frugal for wringing those miles out of it.

Southpawboston's comment regarding flats and D2R2 gives me pause as well. I know a guy who did it on a Grandis with 23mm tires, but he is super hard core randonneur/ brevit rider. If I do it next year I'll probably use the Kelly.
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