Originally Posted by
Shrox
I live in a downtown area and I dont plan on taking this bike off pavement at all. I just thought maybe it would be a little more protection and less maintenance. Im just starting to ride so my legs aren't super strong yet haha. Is it really going to be that much slower?
It doesn't feel slower and in fact it takes me less time to travel/commute because I just run right through potholes, rail crossings, etc etc and my bum doesn't feel a thing (I also have a leather saddle)! Definitely get the puncture resistant tires (kevlar etc) like the ones I'm running.
http://www.rivbike.com/article/components/tires here's a good read for you =) and also a good place for tires! And see what your bike frame can take, my last bike maxed out at 28s