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01-13-23, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by msu2001la

This is relative, of course. Many 650b gravel bikes fit tires that are similar to what most people run for MTB.
The Salsa Journeyman, for example, fits a 2.2" tire. The Salsa Fargo fits 3" tires. OPEN WI.DE fits 2.4". Etc.

Of course but the average one is on the lower end at 2.0 and below it is certainly getting better or you have more drop bar MTB type of stuff as you mentioned.

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