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Old 10-17-08, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jagee
I'm planning on switching out the old 26 X 1.95 tires with 26 x 1 3/8.
I'd triple check those measurements. 26 X 1.95 (decimal) and 26 X 1 3/8 (fractional) generally refer to different bead seat diameters (559 vs. 584 or 590).

http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
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