Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz

I never weighed 360 so I never researched into tires for riders that big. But I myself don't see how a rider can get a blowout from a tire .75 narrow.

Where did you find that info? Scientific or word of mouth from other riders? Just curious as I've seen some word of mouth claims that a Giant Cypress comfort bike is just as efficient as a Colnago C50 on the climbs. Which sort of shocks me since the TDF riders aren't all riding comfort bikes.

FTR, I have afriend that rides a road bike with 700X 23 and 25 wheels while weighing 290. So I myself can't really see a 26 X 1.25 slick being a problem. I'd think the 2.0 with less psi would allow more flex and more of a chance of a blowout.