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09-30-14 | 11:38 PM

#26

Medic Zero

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From: Kherson, Ukraine

Bikes: Old steel GT's, for touring and commuting

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Originally Posted by swoody

I am still only checking into the available options at this time, I am not sure whether I will be pulling the trigger on new tires any time soon. With that said, my bike originally came with 26x2.0 knobby tires, and I currently have the Planet Bike Hard Core ATB fenders mounted comfortably. Therefore, I was thinking about going with 26x2.15 (or possibly 2.35?) for the widest tire I can cram on this thing.

I don't know the width of the PB ATB fenders, but I've got the SKS P65's (65mm) over my 2.15" Big Bens and couldn't see going any bigger. Not only do I have minimal clearance, but I'm actually struggling with it rubbing at times. If moving it away doesn't help, I think I'm going to have to retrofit it with a stiffer stay from somewhere other than SKS.

10-01-14 | 05:56 PM

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dynaryder

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From: Wash DC

I've gotten 2" slicks and 1.95" studded knobbies under my PB ATB's. 2.35" def too wide.

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10-02-14 | 05:55 AM

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Paramount1973

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From: The First State.

Bikes: Schwinn Continental, Schwinn Paramount, Schwinn High Plains, Schwinn World Sport, Trek 420, Trek 930,Trek 660, Novara X-R, Giant Iguana. Fuji Sagres mixte.

I ride on Panaracer Tserv 26x1.75 with ~50 in the front and ~55 in the back. They are light, give a pretty cushy ride, are flat resistant, and roll well.