I am debating on getting either Giant Sedona DX with 26 X 1.95 tires or a Giant Cypress with 700 x 38 tires. Or maybe the comparable Trek bike. Are the 38 mm tires are 1.5 inches wide? What I am trying to figure out is the 1.95" on the 26" tire the same 1.5" inch measurement as on the 700 x 38 tire? I normally ride for about 25-30 miles in 3 hrs. on my Diamondback Classic with 26 x 1.95 tires and the sidewalks/bikepaths I ride on are not the smoothest. Also I live only 6 miles from the ocean and ride on the beach sometimes when the tide is low. Also I figure if I can 3 hrs. on my present bike I don't really need a bike that is easier to ride - i.e. 700 x 38 type bike. Thoughts?
thanks
Em