Originally Posted by
DaveSSS
I bought Gatorskins last year because this is goathead country, but it turns out they weren't needed and they do ride poorly. I like the Michelin Pro 4, but the power endurance should last longer and I wanted to upsize to the more modern 25mm, even though I only weigh 140. After an 8 year hiatus, it seems that few folks now choose the 23mm size.
Yep! Trends, it’s all about trends & what the industry can do to make people spend $ on products they already have. Tire width & rim VS disc brakes are a good example.