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Old 09-10-18, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mavickers
I mounted a set of Schwalbe Marathon Touring 28mm onto Bontrager Race wheels and was able to squeeze them onto the bike. The brakes are Ultegra 8000 rim. Had to put the wheels on without air then pump them up but they seem to be fine. I have not had a chance to ride them yet, however.

The clearance is tight on the brakes but there is plenty of room on the frame.
Good deal. Sounds like I will definitely be good with the disc brakes. So far the stock Bontrager tires have been holding up pretty good so I will most likely finish the season with them and get GP's for next year.
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