Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,616
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From: Frankfurt, Germany
Bikes: Focus trash find commuter, Eddy Merckx Corsa, BP Stealth TT bike, Leader 720 TT bike, Boardman Comp Hybrid drop bar conversion, Quantec CX budget cyclocross build, SerottaNOS frameset ready to build up!
If the frame is too stiff just run a wider tyre. That's the great thing about the Nashbar CX or touring frame, plenty of clearance for sensible rubber.
I would not consider anything less than a 28 wide tyre for a commuter. Make mine (on my dream machine) Conti 4000s 700c28