Originally Posted by
jazzlocross
I had not, actually. Is this common? I guess since the front tire is the first to "hit", I would think having a beefier front tire would be advantageous..?
I'm definitely going for more comfort, my commute is only about ten minutes anyways. Don't think anything bigger than 40c will fit on my bike, though.
I gotta swing by my LBS and pick up some skewers I left there like a dummy, will see if they have any 38c or 40c tired bikes on the floor that I could check out.
More of the weight is on the rear on most modern geometries, plus most front wheels are laced 3x vs a 2x for rear. The smaller tire on front also allows for more nimble steering while you get the benefit of better grip leaning into a turn on rear to push you through the turn. This setup has worked really well for me, and in that tradition my uptown has a 26x1.5 in front and a 26x1.75 in back. I may get a 2.00 for the back for winter if i can find one with a reflective strip.
- Andy