Originally Posted by
smd4
Then why not just ride a mountain bike? Most of you guys are basically converting your thoroughbred racing bikes to hybrids anyways.
But anyway, that's not what I think at all, KerryIrons. I actually LIKE the feeling of narrower, higher-pressure tires. I like the feeling of responsiveness and non-sluggishness. I have no interest in going fast--I enjoy leisurely rides. But I do know that true racing bikes weren't built to be "comfortable."
So the question is whether you don't understand or you are just willfully misrepresenting what is going on. The research clearly shows that wider tires (not MTB tires) can be just as fast as narrower tires but offer more comfort, better traction, and longer tire life. If you like being beat up by narrow tires pumped to high pressures, knock yourself out. But don't try to convince folks that this is somehow "better." You might take notice that racing bikes, as ridden by the pros, are now using wider tires. But don't let facts get in the way of your beliefs.