CX/Endurance Bike for Commuting... Best 35c/38c tires?

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08-12-17, 07:50 AM

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It can be a function of how willing you are to live with a few flats. I'm an old hand at fixing flats. I can do one on the road in 15 minutes or less. If my tire has puncture protection, that's a bonus, but it's not a goal for me. I got a flat on Thursday for the first time in a long time, and I don't ride any puncture-resistant tires. It was fine by me. I usually ride Pasela or similar tires. One bike of mine has the Voyager Hypers which has protection but not rated the best. It's a long-wearing and very supple-riding tire.

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