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Old 01-11-14 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by kcaut
Would I gain much clearance if I changed to a 23c tire?
I have a 1978 Trek 730; 700 x 28 Paselas fit gloriously, but 32s hit the brake bridge. It's not an issue of the width of the tires, the height goes along with the width.
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