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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: 26" CX/Gravel Tires Needed
« on: March 14, 2017, 05:37:57 PM »
Thanks for the ideas bxcc.  For 2.1s those WTBs are light and very reasonably priced.  Yes, I really want to stick to 1.5 or at most 1.75.  She will ride mostly rail to trails and mostly light gravel and crushed limestone paths with some asphalt.  At 100 lbs. I am looking to set up a light bike for her.  Since posting I have spent a lot of time looking and perhaps the Panaracer Pasela 1.5 or 1.75 tires will be a good match.  Those carbon wheels of yours would be sweet but I have a pair of Mavics that will have to do at about 1800.  I also have a budget.  :(  It will be fun putting this together and I'll post some progress pics.  This website is a great resource. 

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / 26" CX/Gravel Tires Needed
« on: March 12, 2017, 10:44:21 AM »
I am building a 26" gravel bike for my wife.  I could not find a 29/27.5 CX/Gravel frame or bike with a low enough stand over height so settled on a Tideace 26er mtb carbon frame and fork.  Top tube length was a consideration too.  My question is:  Can anyone suggest a suitable 26" tire for light gravel and paved/gravel rails to trails riding.  I am thinking fairly narrow as in 1/14 to 1/38 or 32mm to 35mm widths and fairly light.  I have looked a lot but not sure what to get. 

Any help would be appreciated. 

Moderator:  Is it appropriate to post this over on the CX section too?

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