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Old 10-30-21, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by prairiepedaler
Hi, one other thread mentioned Pirelli owners have to be mindful of the tire profile fitting under mudguards/fenders. It is sort of a square tread profile, rather than rounded over.
I don't think that's an accurate description really for the 700x42. My wife commented the first time out that the new Pirelli's were more rounded than the previous Giant hybrid rubber.
Here are pics,
First the Giant,

The Pirelli
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