Originally Posted by
KerryIrons
So the question is whether you don't understand or you are just willfully misrepresenting what is going on.
What am I misrepresenting? That I like the feel of narrow, high-pressure tires? So I'm misrepresenting things to myself? Got it.
Originally Posted by
KerryIrons
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.
Why can't we include MTB tires? Surely, if wider and lower pressures rule, they must be the best, by definition. And who are you to say I'm not comfortable? Presumptuous much? And I have no problem replacing tires when they wear out. This isn't a hobby for the cheap, and if you can't afford certain things--like tires--you shouldn't be running with the big dogs. Traction has never been a problem for me, either.
Originally Posted by
KerryIrons
If you like being beat up by narrow tires pumped to high pressures, knock yourself out.
Why do you presume that I am being "beaten up?" Stop imagining that you know what's right for EVERYONE.
Originally Posted by
KerryIrons
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.
The pros were racing on 25mm tires in a lot of the TdF. That's pretty narrow in your book. And I don't need to convince anyone of anything--except to get off other peoples' back who may not enjoy cycling EXACTLY LIKE YOU DO!