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Larger 45mm to 50mm gravel tires
Im using a 1 3/4 inch wide Schwalbe Smart Sam, 700x47 tire. The size is perfect, but I'd like to find a lighter and more supple tire with a gravel appropriate tread. I also use a a 120 tpi Clement MSO, but would like a larger size than 700x40.
What are my options?
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 01-27-16 at 12:14 PM.