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Old 07-04-04 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
Almost surely not. Likely issues are getting the brakes to line up and interference at the chain stay bridge. You could probably realize most of the benefits of the wheel change by installing a set of 1 1/2" slick tires.
Ooooh I get to pick on Retro Grouch!
Actually he couldn't get away with a 26 x 1 1/2" tires because that tire has a ISO Bead Seat Diameter of 571 mm while his current 26 x 1.95 tires have a ISO Bead Seat Diameter of 559 mm. He could however get away with a 26 x 1.5 tire as the ISO Bead Seat Diameter would be the correct 559 mm.

First rule of tires: Fractions and Decimals don't mix.
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