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Old 05-27-15, 04:37 PM
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hedgeapple
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Bikes: (1)Raleigh Gran Prix, bought new 28 Dec '72 from Southeast Cycles on Pennsylvania Ave in Washington, DC; 2) '06 Specialized Rockhopper; 3) steel Raleigh SC30 of indeterminate age, drop bars, all-road tourer/commuter; 4) '78 Raleigh Competition GS

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LHT tire/brake clearance

I need a straight-up, accurate answer for this:
On a surly LHT with 26" wheels, will the brakes, when released from the straddle cable, open wide enough to allow removal of a 2"/50mm tire without deflating it? Need answers for both front and rear.
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