Paul wrote:
You really need to get two bikes. Changing tires or wheelsets for
different riding conditions will get to be such a pain in the ass that
you will find it convenient to choose not to ride.
Just fit it with road tyres. That will cope with all but the worst
mud/gravel/wet grass.
Then you'll only be bothered to change wheels if you are going off
somewhere special anyhow.
A cheap road bike in today's world will be reiliable and fast, better
than the best racing bike of 20 years ago. Then you can justify buying
the off-road bike you really want.
Absolutely. For 300 quid you can get something that is very reasonable
indeed.
..d
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