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Old 03-21-2013, 04:43 PM
Gummee Gummee is offline
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Originally Posted by keevon View Post
The pic below is from the inaugural Hilly Billy Roubaix in West Virginia several years ago. 70-odd miles, big gravel, gnarly dirt roads / ATV trails.

I rode my Surly Pacer with 28mm Pasela's. They were woefully inadequate. Had 3-4 flats throughout the race (note the half-deflated rear tire) and went *really* slow down the loose-gravel descents. For reference, last year's winner was on a carbon 29er with suspension fork.
I'm planning on riding some Tufo Dry 32s in that race. Since I've never done it, whaddya think?

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