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tire clearance
I received this frame (my first Serotta) today, and was pleasantly surprised by the generous tire clearance. The chainstays are 44 mm apart where the tire runs between them! The brake bridge also allows 38 mm tires (without fenders). Is this the standard Serotta Nova spec, or would it be custom? With most mid 80s 'competition' bikes I wouldn't expect to fit anything over 25 mm.
Also the chainstays are long: 43 to 45 cm from the BB center, depending on position in the dropout, more like a Nova Series spec than Nova Special spec (referring to the 1985 catalog posted by Keith A). This is consistent with presence of eyelets on this frame as per Nova Series Spec, yet it does has Nova Special style shifter bosses and decals. Any thoughts?
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