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Old 05-29-18, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DQRider
The Portage is the one that came on 650b wheels from the factory, right? I thought about doing that conversion with this bike, but the 700c x 35mm tires feel just right. If I decide I just have to have fenders on it, that is still an option. This is the bike I would ride on a long, multi-day tour. It's surprisingly light, and rock solid with a load. Raleigh did this one right.

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Yes that is correct Raleigh was making a 650b bike back in 1985, just a bit ahead of the curve for the domestic market. you can see the 85 catalog touring lineup here
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