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02-18-14 | 10:29 PM

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agmetal

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Originally Posted by fietsbob

though the S-A drum 3 speed in the back will be a good idea IMO

38 wide studded tire option a good one if your frame has the clearance.

I've considered doing a 3-speed hub on this bike, but at least for the time being, I'm gonna stick with the flip-flop wheel I got for free and the original single-pivot caliper. I've been pretty happy with the 700x35 Nokian W106s I have on my Volpe, and I don't think the project bike has the clearance for anything bigger, especially with fenders.

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