Originally Posted by GunDoctor

WEll, I'm at 237 (down 3-4 lbs) and I ride on 23s, and they are Conti Gp4000s. While I was in Afghanistan, my brother built up my new/old Deberardi frame for me, and put 'em on. I have ridden Contis, Bontrager, and Kendas on my Cannondale, all 23s. I pump 'em up to a bit more than rated, say 5 pounds or so, and ride. No real problems. Yeah, I've had a couple of flats, but not enough to get excited about. I figure that like most other things, if you don't feel comfortable riding a given brand/type tire, then get what you do feel comfortable about. I would hate to waste my "Zen riding time" worrying about getting a flat! I ride to ride, and enjoy it! (By the way, I have Mavics on the C'dale, and Velo Orange on the DeBo, and both have 36 spokes. No racer boy am I!