Originally Posted by
nfmisso
Jason; it is mostly (>90%) about the engine (you). That said there are one very inexpensive thing you can do to your current ride: get a pair of Nashbar City Slicks
Nashbar Slick City Tire which are 100 psi rated (at least the ones I got earlier this year are), 32-559 tires, and matching tubes. With that one change you will be within 5% of what you could do on a road bike.
I had considered to change my tires to test it out, and would be a whole lot cheaper in the short term for sure.
Far as having wheels built from scratch, you know a website that list builders? Id like to find one in Kentucky and possibly go meet them in person to get an opinion.
Originally Posted by
Null66
THAT IS AN AWESOME BIKE!
Marvelously suited for the job...
Which were you referring to?