Originally Posted by
pkazmierczak
Ok, I finally bought a bike: Kona Jake (2010). I'm very happy with it, although there's one thing that bothers me: the tires make a lot of noise while I'm riding on the asphalt. Is it normal with cyclocross bikes? I guess I'll just have to get used to it.
Anyway, thanks to everyone for all the advices. Cheers!
Do you have the stock tires on them? (The fatter ones with stubs?) - if so, I'd say the noise is probably expected. I have a 2009 Jake, and they were a bit loud on Asphalt, but I've since switched to Road tires and all is well.