Originally Posted by
banerjek
I've done roads like
#1 many times in 23's. It's really no problem, though I'd drop the pressures.
Honestly, that sounds miserable. Especially on the downhill. I'd much rather use a 32-34mm tire and go faster and not have to worry about hitting any big rocks. My opinion of course. If I was riding on that set of roads, I'd put drops on my cyclocross bike and use that (it generally has flat bars on it for winter commuting with pogies.