Thread: Optimal tire width for touring?
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Old 07-15-24 | 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by elcruxio
You would actually be more comfortable 100 % of the time. There would be a slight weight increase sure, but your rolling resistance might also go down overall.

It is a complicated topic but I've been starting to lean on using as wide tires as I can possibly fit with mudguards which are also supple + comfortable. I don't really feel the downsides are at all relevant in the context of touring but there are multiple upsides.
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I can't speak for Yan, but I recall a few months ago on a different thread he said he had a Redshift suspension stem. He is getting some of his comfort from components other than cushy tires.
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