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09-11-14, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Leebo

So, your weight, bike weight, inside rim width? 26" tires? Can you fit 2.1" tires? Got a mountain bike?

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Originally Posted by Walter S

Rear is 1.75, front 1.5. 26 inch. Lhdt is my only bike.

Like Leebo asked: Can you fit a 2" tire in there? Continental (not my first choice but never mind) makes the Travel Contact in a 2" size. There are other options as well. A mountain bike knobby with small blocks would probably work without rubbing. Going from your 1.75"/1.5" tire to a 2" tire may not seem like much but it does make a difference both in pinch flat protection and in comfort.

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