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What are 47mm slicks like. I'm trying to figure out what I want for long distance bike packing.
I have previously done it on an early 80's Bianchi racer with 25s. Which fucked with the nerves in my palms and fingers. I also didn't like being confined to tarmac. So I then did it on my 90's Marin mtb with 26" 2.2 slicks which was more comfy :•) What I missed was the gearing and the speedier ride.
I havn't really ridden a modern race bike. But tried a CDF which felt like a greased lightning compared to my old Bianchi. This summer I'm doing a 2000+km ride and would like to find a new bike for this occasion. Sooo here I am looking for advice on 650b for road riding purposes.