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Old 10-26-12 | 11:03 PM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

Yep. After all the information and discussion in here, there are almost no benefits to going skinnier on the tires, and a lot of potential disadvantages.

At 160 lbs, I'd still run 32mm tires on my road bikes if I could fit them. I have to settle for 28-30...
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