On 2018-04-19 21:55, Tim McNamara wrote:
On Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:02:12 -0700, Joerg
wrote:
On 2018-04-18 12:51, jbeattie wrote:


[...]


... If his bike won't
accommodate a tire of that size, may that's a reminder that he's
riding the wrong bike.


I might get by with 28mm but only with absolutely zero wobble and that
ain't gonna happen on any of my bikes.

You're riding the wrong bikes, then. From what you describe about (a)
your riding environments and (b) the unending litany of mechanical
failures and other travails... you're riding the wrong bikes.

You should be on bikes accommodating tires 40+ mm wide. This will
sharply reduce your flat tire problems, your ride discomfort problems,
many of your premature service failure problems, etc.


That's why I operate two bikes and one of them is this:

http://www.analogconsultants.com/ng/bike/Muddy4.JPG


Underbiking is one thing. You're doing something else.


Nah, just picking the bike I want for a ride. The MTB is slower and for
errand rides the road bike is more favorable. It's just that the trip is
often not 100% on paved surfaces.

--
Regards, Joerg

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