Originally Posted by
Deepcherry
I have different wheels for different uses, that way my favourite Kona CC gets to do touring and some trails.
The track going downhill from my house negates any possibility of putting slicks on my bikes. Some of these old lightweight and strong steel frames make excellent touring bikes too, they feel so much more alive than alum frames.
Here is a piece on whether you need knobbies on dirt trails; YMMV obviously.
https://www.renehersecycles.com/when-to-use-knobbies/
My vote goes for silver on this bike.
Your clean up job is looking great.