Originally Posted by
wils0nic
what can 'cross bikes handle for commuting?
can you run off a curb? how about speed bumps and potholes? there's also been some construction lately. what about raised manholes?
i know mountain bikes and hybrids can do these things fine, but i haven't had much experience with road-styled or cyclocross bikes.
Don't speed if you don't know your obstacle course to a "t".
I go on the dilapidated roads of Santa Fe on both my road bike and fixed gear.
23 mm front ... they are fine. Check your tire pressure over 90 pounds and you are very unlikely to get a damaged wheel.
I had a hibrid with 38 mm tires because i was paranoid about bad roads, and I went smaller and smaller till I reached the 23 mm mark.
No problems whatsoever.