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Old 05-12-20, 01:24 AM
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Small frame, so if it fits you, I'm guessing you don't weigh a ton. For that reason, I'm thinking Panaracer Paselas are durable enough for your touring needs. You can get lots more durable (heavier) tires if you're worried about fixing flats, or you can get more supple (expensive) tires if you want the best ride quality.

My '81 Miyata 1000 had the previous generation of Cyclone derailleurs on it, so my WAG is yours is a year or two newer.

I'm another not-so-huge fan of the SR Apex crank. It's beautiful, sure, but I'd rather get down to 28 or 26 teeth on my small ring (mine has a 34T small ring), and I don't "get" the half step plus granny alpine gearing setups, even though I've tried to use them the way you're supposed to.
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