Originally Posted by
JiggyNS
SpiderMike, I'd like to have some comfort while still being able to cruise easier and not work my butt off while getting around. This is why I imagine larger (2 - 2.5") slick tires would fit my need better. Are the meatier tires a lot slower than the skinnier slicks? I'm not talking about super skinny road tires, but in the high 1" sizes.
cman, do the big apples have a white wall?
You really notice the extra weight of larger tires when accelerating. It's a lot more than you would expect.
I use 26X1.5" on my non suspended bike for my 230 lbs. I can accelerate across intersections MUCH faster/easier.