Originally Posted by
tyrion
I doubt those are any more rugged and the LHT, Marrakesh, or the REI touring bike. The wheels actually look a little less rugged, with 32 spokes. They can, however, take fatter tires, but if he's not going off-road...
Not all fat tires are knobbies, though. The 29 x 2.35 Schwalbe Super Moto is smooth on pavement and does an excellent job of absorbing road buzz, etc.