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Old 04-15-15, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by paleolith
Three years ago, I rode my bike from Tallahassee to Gainesville for my 45-year high school reunion ... there's no LBS in Perry. Wal-mart had 26x1-1/4 tires but I needed a 26x1.25. Was glad I knew the difference.

So why the long story? To say that next time I'll ask for directions when I have a chance, before I get out into the middle of the swamp.

Edward

I thought the above was a typo. What's the difference between 1.25 and 1-1/4?

And yes, an interesting experience that could have benefited from asking for directions.
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