Originally Posted by
AZORCH
My 1971 Raleigh International with 700 x 38 Compass Barlow Pass tires. (Many of you may remember this as a three-speed build.) Although I've heard others say that their experience with tire width has differed from mine, I easily fit 38's with fenders. (Actual width on these rims is closer to 37.) The ride quality is similar to my Boulder Brevet, though perhaps not quite as sporty.
As I found out, the 71's have longer chainstays that later versions.
And that's a might sweet build!
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