Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
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When you haven't tried wider tires, you don't mind 23s but when you go to 28s or wider you will appreciate them a lot more. Skinny tires especially on a aluminum are just not comfortable and one should not be uncomfortable to be slower and more prone to punctures. Go a little wider and go a little faster and run a little less pressure so less chance of flats and better rolling resistance. We are in the real world not in a simulation or in a wind tunnel or on super smooth velodromes.