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06-18-18, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by pdoege

The Specialized Roubaix 30/32 Tubeless tires will barely clear the front fork at 70PSI.
Link here
The ride is really plush and I have no issues on gravel with these tires.

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Originally Posted by dynawolf

I want to commute on my 2017 Roubaix. Has anyone put a rack on their bike? I wonder if the flex in the seat post will make a rear rack difficult?

Would most likely be an issue----- https://www.arkel-od.com/en/arkel-randonneur-rack.html

Should not be an issue ----- https://www.amazon.com/HOMEE-Univers...6SGKTXSQ6WQAA2

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