Are Road Bikes Fragile?

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02-10-14, 04:51 PM

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road bikes' thin tires will make the ride bumpier, and make it seem the bike is less durable, but that's not really true. It is true for super light wheels with low spoke counts, but for traditional wheels, it's really nothing to worry about.

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