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06-15-15 | 08:43 PM

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Bill Kapaun

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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

A 29'r infers the drop out spacing is 135mm whereas a "road" wheel will be 130mm spacing.
29'r will also be a wider rim than road.

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