Originally Posted by
TurboTurtle
And you are using what size tires? - TF
I run 25's! I have .250 clearance on each side of the tire, between tire and seatstay equaling .500 space.
25's measure 1.0 thick.
28's (on my tandem) measure 1.070 thick. Same rim.
So with the 28's onthe Lemond, I would still have .430 clearance.
Close to half an inch with the 28's but the 25's are more than good enough. IMO, 28's would be overkill!