Myths in cycling: wider tires are slower

Re:Myths in cycling: wider tires are slower by ehnto on Tuesday June 15, 2021 @12:06AM (#27511164)

Definitely still available. That segment of the industry has exploded. Another great manufacturer for touring/adventure bikes is Bombtrack.

Many touring/adventure bikes will double as way better commuter than a road bike I feel. They are set up for comfort, long hours in the saddle, and usually have with luggage mounts.

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Re:Myths in cycling: wider tires are slower by blakblakarak on Tuesday June 15, 2021 @05:46AM (#27513050)

My 15 year old Surly Crosscheck is probably my most ridden bike - it was one of the 'first' gravel bikes (they've been making them for 20 years) before they really became a thing. The cantilever brakes are rubbish but that just makes it more fun.

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Re:Myths in cycling: wider tires are slower by minikomi on Tuesday June 15, 2021 @06:53AM (#27513454)

If you haven't, and have the budget to do so, try a set of Paul Components mini motos. Fantastic brakes.

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Re:Myths in cycling: wider tires are slower by ehnto on Tuesday June 15, 2021 @06:47AM (#27513415)

I have a bike with cantilevers too, I admire their robustness but yep, definitely not the quickest way to stop in a hurry.

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Re:Myths in cycling: wider tires are slower by rukuu001 on Tuesday June 15, 2021 @02:35AM (#27512021)

I haven't had to pay attention to that market because my 2007 Surly is still going strong :)

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