Originally Posted by Landgolier
There has been some misinformation here, and some people correcting it, but let me see if I can sum it up:
-Also, the smaller tires will make a difference, but not at a 1:1 rate since big tired compress down more than skinny ones. I would not run 35's or 38's unless comfort is more important that speed, I think big tires start to suck at about mile 5 but all I ride is skinny stuff so maybe I'm spoiled.
No, No, No, you are adding to the misinformation. You seem to lack experience with big tires. They squishyness is not in proportion to their size, and they will not slow you down very much, if at all. However, they are more comfortable and will allow you to ride in a greater variety of conditions.