Originally Posted by
augiedogie
Frankly this bike seems to have a very harsh ride, and it seems actually harsher or just as harsh as the old steel frame bike with the skinny wheels.
What pressure are you running in both sets of tires? And what tires (model and size) are you using on the Crosstour? Wider tires aren't inherently much more comfortable - they're mainly more comfortable because you can run them with less pressure and still avoid pinch flats. And there can be considerable comfort differences between tires even with the same size and pressure. E.g. some tires, such as Spec. Armadillos, emphasize durability and flat resistance at the expense of both comfort and rolling resistance. That can be a good tradeoff if you live in an area with lots of thorns and flat-causing debris but would be less good in other areas.