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Old 10-14-15 | 10:50 PM
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B. Carfree
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Originally Posted by Tandem Tom
Did some measurements and I believe I could get up to a 47mm tire. My thought was to use my DT Swiss hubs but they 40h and after doing some searching a 650b rim is not available in a 40h.
So the idea will go to the back burner for now!
Do you really need 40 spokes for the smaller rim diameter and cushier tire? We're not small folks and I ride stoker at 190 pounds. We often tour with a full load and we have been very happy with 36 spokes in our 26" wheels.
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