Originally Posted by
PugRider
I have 700x32s on there, but tested a few other sizes, and found that, with those wheels, 700x35 was entirely just fine, while 700x38 was pushing it, but still fit in there ok (only talking about the rear. The front would fit the tire off a Honda Civic). I take this bike anywhere and everywhere. It's got a little too much going on to be a nimble singletrack kinda bike, but it is supremely comfortable.
i have a couple of '83 turismos. i got surly knards to fit front and back. in the back you just have to slide the wheel all the way in the drop outs. just an fyi