Originally Posted by
qbic
elTwitcho - I checked Urbane and i was going to get the Masi Speciale or an Urbanite
I have yet to hear anything good about the urbanite. I don't know what the specifics are, but I know at least one person who refers to his as the turdbanite...
I have the MASI speciale fixed, it's solid and I like it.
The JAMIS sputnik is also a nice option and urbanite typically has one or two floating around.
Originally Posted by
qbic
Also what’s with the tires isn’t thinner better or does it depend on the use of them,
Similar to cars winter and summer tires. Does the size of them also affect it a great deal?
As for tires, there really isn't anything "better" out there it depends on your use. Wider tires will provide a softer ride and hold the road better over rough pavement, thinner tires roll faster and feel more agile. Most people on the forum chose between 23 and 28 tires for their bikes and it'll just come down to experimenting.