Originally Posted by
Antipodes
Considering I have the exact same bike and did this, I will add my two cents. I originally had a 1st generation XT cantilever set (skeleton-looking with no centre adjustment screw) and just changed out to the next gen. XT after this because a) they have centering screws and b) they make for a better adjustment with the 700c wheelset that I changed to from the original 27"ers. Performance seems the same.
This is good to hear. I have a Miyata 610, with canti brakes, that I want to change over to 700c. I already have the wheels -- nice XT hubs and Mavic rims -- and after getting them realized I might not be able to use them as intended.
What has been people experience in fitting larger tire sizes on old Miyata touring bikes? I assume I should be able to fit 32mm (after changing out to 700c) with fenders, but any chance that 35mm with fenders would fit?
Oh and wonderfully nice little blue bike you have there.
