Originally Posted by 610

Honestly, I bought the bike more because it was built for heavy riders than its intended purpose.

I mostly ride on bike paths - though I do like how the meaty knobby tires inspire confidence when things get tricky on loose gravel. I do plan to replace the 2.3" stock tires with 2.4" or 2.5" urban tires when I need to replace them. I also plan to throw on a Surly Instigator rigid fork when the fork goes caput.

I guess I ride more smooth urban fare than anything