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Forum: Touring

12-13-18, 02:47 PM

Replies: 37

Too Old for Touring...

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Posted By jefnvk

No beef, just can't stand when people insist that...

No beef, just can't stand when people insist that 27" isn't capable enough and must be discarded because there aren't three thousand tires to select from. Wheels are not an inexpensive upgrade, at...

Forum: Touring

12-11-18, 12:13 PM

Replies: 37

Too Old for Touring...

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Posted By jefnvk

That is cool and all, but doesn't change the fact...

That is cool and all, but doesn't change the fact that there are more than enough suitable tire choices for 27" that one doesn't have to change wheelsets just to keep with the times. Whether that...

Forum: Touring

12-11-18, 09:25 AM

Replies: 37

Too Old for Touring...

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Posted By jefnvk

If you're "keeping with the times", you shouldn't...

If you're "keeping with the times", you shouldn't be buying bikes with 27" wheels to begin with :thumb:

But seriously, I challenge folks to give me a touring tire you can get in 700c that you...

Forum: Touring

12-10-18, 04:52 PM

Replies: 37

Too Old for Touring...

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Posted By jefnvk

1- yes. I used Boeshield instead of Framesaver,...

1- yes. I used Boeshield instead of Framesaver, due to local availability, seems to work fine.

2- eh, if they're alloy, clean and repack the bearings, make sure spokes are good, and go. Replace...

Forum: Touring

12-10-18, 04:34 PM

Replies: 37

Too Old for Touring...

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Posted By jefnvk

I'd ride them, but thats me. My first tour was an...

I'd ride them, but thats me. My first tour was an early 80s Miyata 610. Only got rid of it cause it never really fit me right.

Ignore the folks that say 27" tires have no selection. If you cant...

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