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From: Lake Geneva, WI
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Originally Posted by
RubeRad
Hey, I'm already running on Dyads (they're all gonna be the same 24mm width, right?), so I could just buy a pair of tires and my dream fulfilled! The Smart Sam looks cool. I've been searching
other forums and there seems to be a consensus that the Bontrager Jones XR 29 x 1.8 or even the
XR-1 1.9 29er works well both front and rear (probably because of the small knobs)
Yep, the same rim.
I really like the Smart Sam as an all-around tire trail tire. It's well made with good all-around traction. It also rolls well on pavement, the tightly spaced center knobs reduce rolling resistance.
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