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Old 03-24-2015, 02:54 AM   #8 (permalink)
320touring
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The Mistress - '88 Bmw 320i Touring SE
Team m8
Last 3: 27.17 mpg (US)

Germany Beadle - '91 Mercedes 300td (estate, N/A)
90 day: 24.63 mpg (US)

The Bloodylingo - '05 Citroen Berlingo Multispace Desire
90 day: 39.77 mpg (US)

Shanner Scaab - '03 Saab 9-5 estate Vector
90 day: 26.19 mpg (US)

Clio 182 - '05 Renault Clio RS 182 182
90 day: 31.73 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
When I went from knobbies to slicks very similar to yours I was then able to pull top gear far, far more often. Same nominal size, same psi, and certainly not thinner.
Thats the kind of thing I'm wanting to hear-sounds like the thinner tyre, less aggressive tread will work to my advantage.

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Originally Posted by rumdog View Post
Yes slicks are they way to go, i like 2 inch for riding round town, to give some cush... and for riding down kerbs etc. Depending on your riding style, ie comfort or crouching for speed, i recommend a shorter stem and bmx bars. Not so aero, but way better on the back. Good luck 320
Interesting point re the seating position- issue is that the bike has gripshift gears so I'd need new shifter mechs for the handle bars if changing them. May be worth considering in the longer term.

Thanks for the info re tyres and thoughts on handlebars!
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