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Originally Posted by servant119b
I am all about speed and comfort. If you've ever tried driving in the city, you know that there are TONS of bumps. Many times I'm forced to go on the side-walk. I just want a tough bike that can go FAST over bumps and not fall apart and be somewhat comfortable at the same time. I know there might not be a perfect bike for this scenario but what do you recommend comes closest?
I recently tried out a bike with Schwalbe Fat Frank tires on it. It was an amazingly cushy ride on a very bumpy street. I understand Electra has models featuring Fat Franks.
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