Originally Posted by
harrison
hmmm thanks for the comments guys
I am going to go into my giant dealer to talk specifics about fender clearance, which seems to grow in importance for me. Not to mention my options with tires/sizes
If you're worried about these issues, why not get a cyclocross bike? It's not like you're racing and worried about every last ounce of weight. In fact, many CX bikes are fairly light and the benefits for a commuter rig are easily apparent: more fender clearance, sturdier build (frame & wheels), and often come with rack mounts.