Originally Posted by
cosbike01
Hi, I'm a bicycle newbie, and wanting to get some advice from the seasoned vets. For various reasons, I frequently need to take a corner quickly, which involves leaning to the side to not crash (I've wiped out a couple times on gravel, that was no fun). My question is, for more lean and quicker, sharper curves, which is better: knobby tread on a 2" wheel, or knobby tread on a 700cc wheel? I always just assumed 2" tires would corner better since they have more traction, but now I've started to wonder if my assumptins were wrong all along.
Thanks much!
Unless there is a stop sign/light there is no reason not to take a turn 'at speed' and I believe it is just basic physics that a bycycle leans into a turn. If your frequently taking evasive action to avoid being hit by a car slow down and pay attention to what is going one and follow the rules of the road.
Knobbies + highspeed + fast sudden turns = crash or at the very least poor handling. If your riding a mountain style bike on the road get some slick tires.
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