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Old 09-25-17, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by cooperryder
I don't know what tire size the 1984 1000 will fit but my 1986
1000 fits a 700 x 38 that measures 39 wide on the 23 outside diameter rims.
(Vittoria Voyager Hyper tires)

I think I could just barely fit a 40 wide tire on it.
Yeah, 32c or 1 1/4" wide tires were standard for touring in the 80s. The 1000 will fit these easily, and you can go a little wider. FWIW, the frames are surprisingly sprightly. If you put race type parts on them, you'd be hard pressed to tell it from a good road bike of the period.
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