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Straddling a mountain or hybrid bike and lifting it up to you, how much tire clearance should you have?

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  1. None, tires stay on the ground
  2. 1 to 2 inches
  3. 3 to 4 inches

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  1. League of American Bicyclists: Fitting and Adjusting Your Bike bikeleague.org/videos/fitting-and-adjusting-your-bike Checked 2026-10-12.

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