Old 08-13-19 | 08:52 AM
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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

Originally Posted by dsaul
I've already told you that 285mm of ground clearance is plenty. That is what the 27.5 x 2.4 tires will give you. For example, the Trek Checkpoint gravel bike only has 273mm of ground clearance in the smaller sizes that have 78mm of bottom bracket drop and 40mm tires.
My main bike has 265mm bottom bracket height. No pedal strike issues with 165mm cranks.
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