Originally Posted by
67vdubya
sounds like alot of fun! i'm just getting back into cycling and i'm new in Pa. ... the trails are awesome around here!.. just curious, what tires do you guys ride on the gravel/ crushed limestone trails? i've been saving for a new bike for a while now and was just about to pull the trigger on a roadbike but now I have discovered these trails and am afraid 700cx25 tires will limit me on these bike trails.... should i go for a cyclocross bike instead? my plans once i get the new bike are to get as muuch riding in as possible and get geared up to do some long rides.
I have no hesitations when riding 23c on crushed limestone or even some dirt/smaller gravel. If you are planning on riding mostly on trails, a CC bike might be the thing.