Originally Posted by
deeth82
Not to be a Debbie Downer or anything, but I own the same model Tourist, and I highly doubt that V-shaped rim will accept anything as wide as a 32mm tire, much less a 35mm. It will probably only accept 28mm tops.
I would be amazed if 28mm was as wide as those rims can take. As in,I think you're wrong.
Puck,look on your rims for a sticker that says "622x(n)". That second number will be your rim width. Compare it to this chart:
http://www.schwalbetires.com/tech_in...dimensions#rim
That will tell you what width tires your rim will take. Looks like you have plenty of clearance for 35's,maybe wider. My old Dr Good had an alloy fork;I went from 32's to 37's and it made a big diff.
As for the frameset,alloy frames aren't that bad,but straight blade alloy forks suck. Check your fork with a magnet;if it doesn't stick,your fork is alloy. I would first go with wider tires,but if that doesn't work,a steel or CF fork would help alot.