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Old 04-24-15 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Tourist in MSN
I have been quite happy with the plain Schwalbe Marathon (with GreenGuard) in 26X1.5 (or 559X40mm). Wire bead, not too expensive.

I also bought some Vittoria Randonneur Pro folding bead tires in the same size to carry as a spare, but I have not installed them so I can't offer an opinion on them.

Brifters on an old Bridestone?
Yeah, the brifters are a little heretical I know. I may end up going with bar end shifters when I'm done with this bike.
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