Thread: Allen Sport XWay versus New World Tourist
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Old 04-15-17, 11:55 AM
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I would not focus on 20 or 24 gears. Most likely both bikes will have more than enough gears.

More relevant is steel vs aluminum & 406mm vs 451mm wheels. Steel is much more comfortable to ride, and 451mm tires are difficult to source, making 406mm better ( since you will have options ).

I like the NWT, honestly I don't understand how Allen advertises 451mm wheels as superior....they are actually inferior for most applications.

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