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07-28-23 | 07:15 AM

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fishboat

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From: SE Wisconsin

Bikes: Lemond '01 Maillot Jaune, Lemond '02 Victoire, Lemond '03 Poprad, Lemond '03 Wayzata DB conv(Poprad), '79 AcerMex Windsor Carrera Professional(pur new), '88 GT Tequesta(pur new), '01 Bianchi Grizzly, 1993 Trek 970 DB conv, Trek 8900 DB conv

Narrow doesn't matter as much as low rolling resistance. (though narrow can shave off some weight if that matters)

I'd suggest Schwalbe Big Bens(Raceguard option). Very cushy, easy rolling tire. I run 26x2.1 Big Bens on my tour bike..love them on roads or light trails.

https://www.schwalbetires.com/Big-Ben-11100952

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