Originally Posted by
GamblerGORD53
This tale is somewhat unbelievable to me. There is ZERO chance of going 15 mph on loose gravel. I don't often average that on paved freeways. Bike weight or going to 700c tires will have little if any consequence. I kind of like the feel of my 650B 3 speed bike.
Last year I got boxed into a loose gravel section with 35 mm tires. I was squirming around at 6 or 7 mph.
What constitutes 'loose' is different between people. I average more than 15mph on gravel rides and that includes hero gravel as well as loose soupy gravel.
As for you barely averaging that on paved freeways...I dont ride freeways, but I average well over 15mph on paved roads and there are countless people in my little area of the world who can easily ride past me.
Your experience does not equal reality for others.