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Originally Posted by Bikewer
If you plan to spend most of your time on the road, you'll do yourself a favor by springing for some street-tread tires instead of those knobbies. They will not only be rather squirmy on the road but they'll wear rapidly.
+1 on the smooth tires, id also recommend buying a blinky light for the rear. ride defensively in traffic, most motorists dont look for cyclist. nothing will ruin your riding expierence more than getting hit by a car.
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