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Old 01-27-22, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Polaris OBark
Does the frame limit you to these narrow tires? If not, what is the motivation, vs. having the widest tire the frame will accommodate?
An 85 will limit width to 28m​​​m or narrower since this is gravel.
Later models were limited to under 28 even.

Rim width will play a role in how widhothead tire actually ends up being too.
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