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Old 02-14-23, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Caliwild
Good question... a little more stability in sandy sections? Not sure if that's correct though. I already have another bike with 700x40s, so don't want to get too wide. Just don't want to lose the nimbleness on the road. Just thinking out loud...
Is this bike primarily a road bike, or does it get a lot of multi-surface use? Multi-surface demands compromises. Also, trying a different tire is sometimes a worthwhile experiment, even if you find it's not the right choice.
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