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Old 12-08-16 | 10:33 PM
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gsa103
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Bikes: Bianchi Infinito (Celeste, of course)

Originally Posted by Darth Lefty
What a weird bike. The chain rubs and it won't fit 4" tires, and they got their paint color from 1989. But it's still 135/170 with a wide BB and the parts spec doesn't seem objectionable. It's like they failed their first attempt at a fat bike and they're selling it anyhow. I wonder how bad the rub really is, if it would be a problem at all if it were a double or 1x.
I'm guessing that's exactly what happened. Got the first batch in, started building them up and "Houston, we a problem..."

V-brakes aren't really compatible with plus bike tires, so you're better off with discs.

That's one heck of a beater for bashing around the trails!
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