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Originally Posted by
ColinL
700x50 is normally called a 29x2.0.
...If you're tubeless, I would definitely look at 1.8 - 2.0" 29er XC tires. Some of them are extremely fast, but longevity maybe not the best.
I can go with tubeless XC tire. What would you recommend in a 29X1.8? I will be avoiding damp conditions and would like a faster tire on non-technical surfaces.
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