Originally Posted by Bekologist
so, with poor road surfaces, does anyone modify what bike or tire they are running? A stouter bike more suitable for commuting?
i find with my steed i can hit potholes and rugosities doing 30 mph no handed. in the dark. i have confidence I'm NOT going to crack rims or etc. because i run a heavier than traditional roadie 700c rims and tires.
and its what I'd recommend to all riding rough roads regularily.
you think rough roads don't treat 23C and raceweight rims well? that assessment is spot on the money.
I refuse to commute on my 700 size bike period and will only ride one of my ATB framed bikes with 26" wheels. Alot of this has to do with my weight and riding style while commuting, but the roads here, in the part that I live, do not treat ANYTHING with respect.
I don't care how well built a wheel is, but if it's anything less sturdy than a 32 spoke 26" wheel I WILL destroy it within a few weeks on my commute.