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Old 06-17-18, 01:20 PM
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I don't think a 28mm tire will cause any problems. I think you could go wider than that. Finding a wider tire may be a challenge, though.

Is this your only bike? If you have another bike, one with 700c clincher tires, try fitting the other wheels with fatter tires; you'll see what the limits are.
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