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Old 05-07-15, 10:44 AM
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rustystrings61 
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When I ordered my Vincitore, I specified I would run 28mm tires with mudguards. I HAVE run 32mm with the same 'guards, and with careful adjustment it all worked, but I prefer the ride with 28s. I initially used old Dia-Compe BRS 300 calipers, but then switched over to pair of Shimano RSX or something similar, 47-57mm reach, that the LBS had in its display case. Fender/tire clearance works pretty well with this set up, as I learned a few years back when I did rides like these - Internal Detours: mud, sweat and fixed-gears, Internal Detours: too much rain for roadside tea -

I love this bike and I have to find more time to go ride it!
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