Thread: New 700c rims to replace 27x 1 1/4 wheels?
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Originally Posted by Lazyass
If the wheels are decent with aluminum rims I would just get some nice tires like Panaracer Pasela's. 27 inch wheels ride real smooth since they're a larger diameter. That's why the MTB's went to larger diameter wheels. I've always thought the industry should revive them with some modern 27 inchers with wide disc rims and fat tires for gravel bikes.
For that matter, maybe 700A or 700B deserve another look.
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