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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
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I'm 225 and ride a 20" wheeled Dahon Mariner fitted with 1.25 tires on crappy Michigan roads, and I don't worry about it. I don't think you should, either. I don't know that the 24" wheeled models from either Dahon or Tern make any difference in terms of durability, but you should get better roll and comfort out of the larger wheels. Just ride smart-- don't launch off curbs or slam seated through potholes, and you should expect many years of service life with regular maintenance. Also, I think that Schwalbe tires are, generally, some of the best riding tires out there, so Big Apples are a great spec. I currently ride Fat Franks, Ones, and Kojaks on other bikes.